The folklore of the mermaid is found in many cultures worldwide and sightings are reported to this day. The mermaid is a popular subject of art, literature, and even film such as the Disney “Little Mermaid”.

Judy has a beautiful rendition of a mermaid with her blonde tresses blowing in the winds of the sea breezes.

What wood surface will you use for this painting? A masonite board to display in the bath or a hand mirror to lay on your dresser? Plan to get some unique surface and we will have fun with our creativity. While Judy is teaching on wood, even a canvas would be a suitable surface.

GROW YOUR CHAPTER …bring a guest. Guests are always welcome!

SUPPLY FEES:

• Pattern/Photo     $3.00 
• Palette                $3.00 (available or bring your own colors as listed below) MUST USE A WET PALETTE (Judy can make one for you)
• All items total     $6.00  Please try to bring correct currency so we don’t have to make a lot of change

SURFACE:

• ​FREE:   This program includes a FREE 9×12 canvas. Canvases are free for DASF members participating in the program;  9″ x 12″ canvases are available for non-members for $2.00

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• Also, suitable for 6″ x 12″ WOOD SURFACE OR other surface to fit the 6×12 design
• Suggestion: Paint on the free canvas during class and then try painting a mermaid on wood at home

SURFACE PREPARATION:

• WOOD: Basecoat your surface with any light buttermilk. When dry, rub it with a brown paper bag to make it smooth and ready for your design. Best done at home so there is ample time for paint to cure.
• ​CANVAS: Bring enough light blue (any) so that you can base coat your free 9×12 canvas quickly at the meeting

PALETTE: (colors listed are used in sample)

• Blue (any light blue)
• Flesh
• Jade Green (optional)
• Medium Flesh
• Paynes Gray
• Pink (optional)
• White
• HAIR (as in sample): Marigold (or any dark yellow)
• OR Use other colors (2) to do your own hair color
• MERMAID TAIL AND SASH (as in sample): Periwinkle and Emerald
• OR Use other colors such as Sapphire, Aquamarine, and Silver

BRUSHES:

• 1/4″ Flat or Angle
• 1/2″ or 3/4″ Flat or Angle
• #5 or #6 Round
• Liner
• Favorite Brushes, any of yours!

SUPPLIES:

• Wet Palette (Judy can make one for you)
• Tracing paper
• Transfer Paper
• Water Buckets
• Paper Towels
• Standard Supplies