Thyme to show you Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam

Happy Flag Day!

Today

 I wanted to show you a project that I recently completed.

It is a design 

by

 Lynne Andrews 

called

Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam

 Let's step inside my studio. 

My  Palette

Antique Gold, Antique White, Burnt Umber, Buttermilk, Country Red, Deep Midnight Blue, Grey Storm, Lamp Black, Milk Chocolate, Rockwood, Red, Slate Grey, Snow Titanium White, Warm Beige

Dazzling Metallics

Glorious Gold

THYME TO PAINT!

 

I began by base coating my surface with 2 coats of Buttermilk.

I did not seal this piece as it is MDF.

I transferred the pattern leaving off the small details.

I used various 

Lynne Andrews floaters 

to paint this project.

The brush is a combination of a round and liner brush. 

The bristles hold a large amount of paint and/or water mixture, 

while the point allows access to smaller areas.

I use a Jack Richeson Sash Brush for mopping.

I keep a blow dryer handy to dry in-between washes. 

Paint one wash over another in successive layers to build up depth of color.

Mop immediately after applying the wash 

and

 dry completely before proceeding with the next wash layer.

I use a Rotring Graphic Pen for lettering

CAUTION!!!!!!!

Make sure you spray your lettering prior to varnishing !

Or you may heat set it with your dryer!

Failure to do so you risk smudging your ink when you varnish!

I sprayed my finish piece with several coats 

of

  DecoArt Matte Sealer

Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam

I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint this piece!

Thank you DecoArt for supplying the paints to complete this project!

Happy Painting!

Lynn