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    CHERISHED MOMENTS Brenda Harris @ Brenda Harris started painting as a hobby at the age of thirty-one. A few years later, encouraged by her family ind friends, she entered her frst juried art show. Her style and ability to cap ture one’ imagination proved to be a winning combination; she was awarded high honors in the show: She continued tw exhibit in shows throughout the country and continued to win num- erous awards. However, it was not until she started sharing her tech- niques with others that her true talent emerged—teaching, Armed with boundless energy, unlimited patience an painting, she began teaching work- shops for a small group of friends in Jacksonville, Florida. From these small but enthusiastic workshops has a love for come an instructor of national televi- sion acclaim, Since 1987 Brenda has taught thousands of students via public tele- vision nationwide. In conjunction with each of her many television series, Brenda has authored corresponding instruction books. Brenda has written ‘more than a dozen instructional books and filmed more than 180 educational television shows. She believes that nothing replaces the one-on-o1 sonal touch. Her books and classroom persona, as well as her paintings, reflect her true joy of sharing and attention to detail Although Brenda’ schedule is demanding, her favorite times still are those spent sharing and teaching in small paint-along workshops. = vei the Author Painting With Brenda Harss, Vlume 1: Cherished Moments. Copyright (© 2005 by Brendh Harris Primed in Singapore. lights reserved. Nope of this book may be reproduce in anf ory anycleewonicortnechasea ene inciuingir review: Published storage and retrial stems without peraion the publisher, exept by a eiewer who may quote bit page Nort Light Boos, an impei of FV Publestion, 470 Ess Galbraith Road, Cncinna, Ohi Toconvert (800) 285-0053. First Editon. ie ‘Other ine North Light Books ae aailale fom your lca Centimeters bookstore, art supply store o dire rom the pusher Feet ieee Lao Centimeters 0 08 oF 06 32 = Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Meters arr, Brea Sq. Inches Prinsing with Brenda Haris Vote cherished momen Brends Haris Searany oom. Sq, Feet Incides index. Sa, Meters ISBN 1-55180-689.0 pbk sll poper aa Painting-Technique. I idee Cherished moments. Tide eae Sq, Meters NDIS00.H34 2005 Pounds Stabe ‘lograms Ete by Christina Xenos ae Interior designed by Barb Mazaonis cams Profoetion coordinated by Mack Grin For more information about Paintin With Brenda Harris seminars, books Lesson plans, instructional videos and Painting supplies contact: Painting With Brenda Harris, PO,. 350155, Jacksonville, FL, 32235 Phone: (904) 641-1122 Fax: (904) 645-6884 Irendabarris@brendaharrisccom sbrendabarris.com Metric Conversion Chart to smukiply by Centimeters, 254 Inches 04 Centimeters 305 Feet 0.03 Meters 09 ares 1 ‘Sq, Centimeters 645 Sa, niches 016 Sq. Meters 0.09 5a. Feet 108 Sq, Meters 08 Sa, Yrs 12 Kilogram 04s Pounds 22 Grams 286 Ounces 0.035 Introduction Brenda’s Basic Techniques. Acrylic Paint and Mediums... Using a Palette and Mixing Colors Working With Your Brushes PROJECT ONE Grandpa's Little Angel PROJECT TWO High Perch PROJECT THRE! Shrimp Boats PROJECT FOUR...... Destin Dunes PROJECT FIVE........ acest Someplace I’ve Been PROJECT SIX o.ccccsesseoee Snow’s on the Way PROJECT SEVEN. ...-scesesecessees Nesting Grounds PROJECT BIGH Pessvencerserrersrormarerssirsieee arse 56 A Special Place - PROJECT) NINE ceteseecccscscorasvveassexaes ervcassvsess 64 ‘Twins PROJECT TEN...... we es epee eg @ Bearable : PROJECT. ELEVEN ws: csstrncasesusiecerien it 78 Wonders of the Deep PROJECT TWELVE .0.......cscssessesseeseesessessessssseeeseee r 84 Last Light of Day PROJECT THIRTEEN............. ; eC Southern Beauty : Conclusion... ee 96 Patterns. = OF Index...... flO Dunes 20° (dem Stem) Acknowledgments No matter what your subject, Lwant mo acknowledge with gratitude all devoted teachers for their efforts to make the world a better place through sowledge. Knowledge is the key to spening all doors. By expanding snowledge we can change the world. “Tomy art teaching pals, Teachers xd Educators of Art Materials TEAM), who have stood by me over be years with encouragement and riendship, I give special thanks. You ce like an extended family to me. Uchough many of us come from dif- =rent backgrounds and work in many SFerent mediums, we share the same val: We believe that painting the caury of nature brings out the best in ople. Painting opens your eyes to se beauty around you and makes peo- ple happy. As art teachers, we strive to make our world a happier place by sharing and teaching as many people as possible the joys and gratification that comes from painting Thank you to the terrific staffat North Light Books, especially Christina Xenos, Pam Wiseman and Julia Groh, who have been wonderful to work with and made this book pos- sible. Thanks you for your effort, confidence and support. ‘To Gary Saltsgiver and the profes- sional staff at WICT, PBS, Jacksonville, Florida, a big handshake of gratitude, You have been great to workwith. Thanks for making the corresponding thirteen-week TV series available for national viewing. A special thank-you to all of you Dedication 1 dedicate this book to my loyal stu- dents and viewers of my television shows. Without your faithful support over the years, I would not have had the inspiration to continue. Your con- tinued requests for new instructional ‘material encourage me to create. Talso dedicate this book to my beloved family, particularly two very special granddaughters: Breanna and Hollie Ann. I treasure all of you. Thank you for your understanding and loving support over the years, Last, but not least, I want to acknowledge and dedicate my appre- ation to my nephew Clay Collier, attomey-at-law, for working many hours on my behalf without pay, other than my unfaltering love and appreciation. You are my hero. ntroduction “The ability to create your own painting is something that beginning artists yearn to accomplish, By working with the demonstrations in this book, you, too, will feel the creativity stirring inside you. In just one lesson you will be able to paint a beautiful picture that you will be proud to bring home to your loved ones. You must have a positive attitude: No matter what your goals, your achievement is dependent upon your attitude, A positive attitude is the most important tool of any trade. I put this positive approach into my teaching, and throughout this book I will help you realize that you can become an artist! Ie’ as easy as one, two, three: 1 Study the techniques necessary for the artwork of your choice. 2 Practice until you have developed the skills to execute the techniques to your satisfaction, 3 Achieve the goals you set for yoursel Nesting Grounds 16" 20" (61cm x Stem) Brenda’s Basic ‘Techniques Throughout this book you will work with pattems (pages 97-109) that you vill enlarge for each painting. In some projects you will also use design pro~ rectors and mats. This page gives you a reference for these three techniques, Transferring a Pattern Enlarge the pattern according to the per- ge onit Lay the canvas on a flat, sturdy snd tape the pattem firmly in place. insert piece of white or black transfer paper down between the pattern and savas, Tace the lines with a stylus or a bll- pen that no longer writes. While the mis still ped in place, lfea comer to for missed lines. Remove any visible transfer lines witha kneaded eraser or clean moist sponge after = painting has dred, Using an Adhesive Design Protector ‘When you paint the background firs, you'll often need to proreet an area of your painting. Trace the image you need to protect onto a piece of contact paper or label paper; use the same technique as transfering 2 pattem. Cut cou the image, remove the backing, align the design protector over the traced image and pressit onto the dry canvas. Paine careflly around the protector. Whenever possible, start with the brush on the protector and stroke away from it Stroking toward the design protector wil often force paint under it. When you are ready to paint the image under the protector, careflly peel the protector off the canvas. French Matting (A) Place the canvas on a flat surfuee, then place the mat template (precut photograph matting that can be purchased from any erat or framing store) over it. Hold the mat tem- plate securely and trace the inside edges With a waterproof permanent marker oF technical pen. 2) Remove the template and letthe nk dry Cover the border with masking or shipping tape, overlapping the tape about ‘inch (12mm) inside the ink lines on all four Sides. (3) Aer the paintings finished, remove the tape to reveal an unpainted border around your painting, Ifyou would lke wo ereae the appearance of double matting you can we two templates, cone with a slight larger opening. To prevent color seepage under the tape while painting, seal the tape by applying matte medium (lear acrylic paint) over the inside edges of the ape _ ments You too can become an artist. It’s as easy as 1-Z=3! Painting with acrylics is easy when you lt Bronda Harris introduce you to ber basic principle with the 13 unique projects in this book—the first im North Lights “Painting with Brenda Harris” series fee eee eee WITH THIS BOOK, YOU'LL LEARN TO PAINT ALL THESE SCENES AND MORE. You!ll discover basic brush techniques along with dozens of useful tips. Patterns for every project are included to ensure that you start your painting with a firm foundation. Brenda also teaches you how to create atmosphere and depth by using «glazes, which will make your landscapes and seascapes sparkle and glow: Learn to LOOK FOR THESE OTHER FINE TITLES FROM NORTH LIGHT BOOKS LO paint everything from weathered wood, ‘stone, grass and billowing clouds, to hair, skin and folds in clothing—all in this book. You'l love painting projects like a peaceful forest brook, a gorgeous snowy scene and many other cherished moments ‘Start on the path to artistic success today! Sercipes ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brenda Harris has taught thousands of students via public television nationwide with her program “Painting with Brenda Harts" since 1987. Brenda's show— which corresponds to the projects in this book— continues on national TV from WICT in Jacksorwille, Florida and the PBS satelite network. She also travels throughout the US. teaching hands-on, paintalong semi- ars with a basic, yet masterful approach, in Canada uk £12.99 33254 1s a-suen-s-0 il T PROJECT ONE Grandpa’s Little Angel | Painting people and children, especially profiles, doesn’t have to be intimidating, even for a beginner. Tchelps to think of such paintings as a lot of small parts, much like a puzzle, instead of an intricate painting or a person. When you deal with one sec tion at a time and then connect the sections, you can accomplish any mission you attempt at your easel. ‘You will easily master this composition that way: Although you will lear the basics of creating hair, skin and clothing folds, you don't have to stay true to the form you see. For example, the eyes are only a suggestion of how eyes should look. ‘The painting is designed to be not a specific portrait but a portrayal of the ‘concept that all children are little angels. After all, aren't all children litte angels to their grandparents? Besides teaching techniques for painting portraits, this painting also teaches you basic feathering techniques ‘when you paint the wings on Fi a aos fe Aiea Grandpa's Little Ange! 20°» 16" (Stem stem) Aerylle Colors Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red ‘Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Dioxazine Purple, Payne's Gray, Thalo Green, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue Mediums Clearblend, Slowblend, Whiteblend Brushes. 2.nch (51mm) bristle flat Yeinch (6mm) sable/synthetic flat No. 2 line, Visinch (38mm) hake or ‘cinch (19mm) mop, Hench (2mm) multtexture, inch (Om) sabe/synthetic angle, No. 2fan, Tapered painting inife, Natural sea sponge Pattern Enlarge the pattern on page 97 133 percent. Other 20" x16" (Stem x 41cm) stretched canvas, 20" x 16" (Stem x 41cm) photograph mat (to use as a template), ‘Aerosol acrylic painting varnish, Black transfer paper, Shipping ‘or masking tape, Stylus, Utrafine-point waterproof perma- nent marker or technical pen (black or dark brown) re 1 Paint the Background (Create a French matting border around the canvas (page 7). “Transfer the pattem to the canvas (page 7). On the canvas, aw the eyelashes and the ribs in the waistband of the paja- ‘mas with an ultrafine-point permanent marker. Let dry. Make 2 design prorector (page 7) and place itover the angel. Apply sd blend the six background colors wet-into-wet, using vert- ca sokes: Statin the top left comer applying the Pink mis- core alternately with Whiteblend, ending just behind the bead, Add afew strokes of che Pale Yellow mixture in the pink area, Altemate between the Light Blue mixture and White- blend to paint the remaining background. Add accents of the “Teal, Medium Turquoise and Medium Violet-Gray mistures Scoking upward from the bottom. With the Medium Violet- Gray misture, create a shadowy area around the angel. Blend sith vertical stokes using a dean, dry 2-inch (31mm) bristle fat. Letdry. Color Mixtures Before you begin, prepare these color mixtures on your palette, When {you mix the flesh colors and shadows in ths project, adjust the ‘amounts of color added to Titanium White to suit your taste, ‘Medlum VioletGray 5 parts Whiteblend + 5 parts Payne's Gray + 1 part Dioxazine Purple 12 parts Whiteblend + 2 parts Utramarine Blue +1 part Thalo Green 4 parts Whiteblend + 1 part Ultramarine Blue \Whiteblend + a touch of Thalo Green Whiteblend + a touch of (Cadmium Yellow Medium \Whiteblend + a touch of Cadmium Red Medium Titanium White + Cadmium Red Medium Titanium White + a touch each of Cadmium Red Medium, Cacimium Yellow Medium and Burt Sienna Fresh mixture + a touch each of Burt Sienna, Dioxazine Purple and Slowblend 10 parts Taaniurn White + 1 part Cadmium Yel low Medium + a touch of Cadmium Red Medium parts Ttanium White +1 part Pale Yellow mixture 1 pare Whiteblend + 1 part Medium Violet- Gray misture 1 part Whiteblend + 1 part Utramarine Blue 1 par Flesh Shadow mixture +a touch of Burt © Medium Turquoise Light Blue Teal Pale Yellow Pink Blush Flesh Flesh Shadow Peach Off: White Light Violet-Gray Medium Blue Tan 2. Create the Stars ‘Using the Off-White mixture and the inch (12mm) multi- texture brush, add crosses to indicate stars in the pink area. “Tum the brush vertically for the longer, vertical stroke and horizontally for the shorter cross stroke. For the stars in the darker areas of the sky, add 2 touch of the Medium Blue mix- ture to the Off-White mixture. Bloc the wee stars lightly with your finger to subdue them if needed. w 2 Stipple the Ground Using the ? Background Colors h, Begin with the ‘Teal mixture along the top edge, then add the Light Blue mixture and end with the Medium Violet-Gray ‘mixture at the bottom and underneath the angel. Stipple } accents of Whiteblend and of the Pink, Pale Yellow and ‘Medium Tarquoise mixtures randomly in the wet paint Let dry. Iftouch-ups are needed in the background, moisten it with a fifty-fifty mix of water and Clearblend; then add and blend the appropriate colors. Let dry and remove the design protector. ey ck and Ear Paint the Face, N ng at the forehead and moving down to the chin, apply the Flesh mixture along the front ofthe face with the “inch (10mm) sable/syntheric angle. Fill in the side ofthe forehead and face with the Peach mixture. Place 2 dab of the Blush mixture on the cheekbone and blend. While this is wee, apply \ and blend a touch of the Flesh Shadow mixture under- | neath the chin. While the colors are wet, blend them with | the feathery tips of the “inch (12mm) multitesture brush ‘ TERESA Paint the Neck and Ear Paint the back of the neck with the Flesh Shadow mixture and the inside area with the Flesh mixture. Apply the Flesh Shadow mixture inside the ear and blend toward the face; also apply it behind the ear and blend toward the back of the head, Paint the outer ear with the Pink mixture. Blend with a clean, towel-dried brush, Let dry. Touch up areas on the face by covering them with Clearblend and adding the colors. Blend them into the wet Clearblend as needed. Let dry ) Add the Eyebrow and Mouth Paint light, tiny hair strokes with the no, 2 liner and the Tan mixture to indicate a faint eyebrow: Shadow the mouth with the Tan mixture. Drawa few tiny, thin eyelashes with a no. 2, liner and a watery dark brown mixture of Bumt Umber and Ultramarine Blue. Create and Highlight the Hair

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