Learn How to Paint NUT CRACKING SQUIRREL with Acrylic - Paint & Sip at Home - Step by Step Tutorial

VIDEO DESCRIPTION This painting tutorial will take you through easy to follow, step-by-step instructions on how to paint this adorable woodland animal portrait image of "NUT CRACKING SQUIRREL" with acrylic paint. You'll learn simple painting techniques that will help you to develop a realistic shape and form on this fluffy small outdoor critter who is trying his hand at opening a large walnut with his handy red axe. As he plants himself firmly on the rustic old stump, he muscles up the strength to chop into the top of the strong tree nut in hopes of opening the shell to discover a big flavorful lunch inside. This painting is filled with the inspiration of a child’s imagination with a little whimsical touch. You could even have your squirrel wearing a sweater or a flannel shirt to put him right into the forest atmosphere looking like a lumber jack… just let your imagination steer the evolution of this painting. With the dramatic texture of the fur and the out of focus evergreen glow behind him, the image takes on a country sheik look. You’ll learn how to build the fur using layering and stippling techniques creating dimension throughout the body. The painting will come to life with the shimmering twinkle in the eyes and the 3d illusion from the axe and the stumps. Bringing this cute little squirrel to life will feel magical, but you’ll also learn some valuable lessons along the way to create realistic looking elements that will appear to pop out of the canvas with a real photo quality. With perfectly proportioned features in the rodents body and realistic movement in the arms and tail, the round sitting squirrel will look like he’s ready to start stashing away his cache of protein packed snacks. The soft color in the fur, with the texture and dimension, lets you imagine how cuddly this little guy (or girl) is in real life. With the construction of the composition you'll learn to paint this realistic looking charming friend who is exercising his right to crack nuts with force. Creativity is always encouraged, just have fun with it! This painting is sure to impress the viewer and compliment the décor of any room. Using only 3 brushes and 7 colors we'll create this conversational masterpiece with a magnificent enchanting and loveable plush small woodland animal with a captivating expression, who’s excited about the day in front of him. So let's get painting and let's get sipping!

IMAGE LINK FOR PRINTING:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a30281990bade409dfa356b/t/60c1147d38813c6f9ee280a3/1623266430043/NutCrackingSquirrel-print.jpg

MATERIALS:
Canvas: 16x20 stretched primed canvas
Brushes: 1/2 inch flat bristle (large), 1/4 inch flat bristle brush (medium), # 1round synthetic (small)
Acrylic Paint: titanium white, mars black, burnt umber (brown), green oxide, fire red, deep yellow, burnt sienna (rust)
Other: chalk, palette, cup of water for washing brushes, paper towel for drying brushes

PURCHASE FULL DIY KIT FOR THIS PAINTING or MICHELLE’S ORIGINAL PAINTING HERE: https://berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/paint-supplies

STEPS:
1. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Paint background with black, brown, green, yellow and white
2. chalk and 1/2 inch bristle brush – Draw outline of, and paint, large stump with black, brown, yellow and white
3. chalk and 1/4 inch bristle brush – Draw outline of, and paint, small stump with black, brown, yellow and white
4. #1 round brush – Paint walnut with brown, rust, white, yellow and black
5. chalk – Draw outline of squirrel body
6. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Paint base coat of squirrel with brown and rust
7. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Paint 1st layer of tail with rust, brown and black
8. #1 round brush – Paint eye, ear, nose and mouth with black, brown, red, white, yellow, rust and tan (made in step 4)
9. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Paint shadow areas of body and stump with black, brown, white and rust
10. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Finish fur on main body with brown, rust, red, yellow, white, black and tan
11. #1 round brush – Paint base coat for axe with red and black
12. 1/4 inch bristle brush – Finish head with brown, peach (made in step 10), white, rust, yellow and tan
13. 1/2 inch bristle brush – Finish tail with rust, yellow, peach, white, tan, brown and red
15. #1 round brush – Finish axe with red, white and black
16. #1 round brush – Paint whiskers with tan and white
17. #1 round brush – Sign with black

LINKS AND CONTACT INFO:
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