Brushstroke Tutorial on a Christmas Ornament
with Lise Lorentzen

Rosemaling artist and instructor, Lise Lorentzen demonstrate rosemaling brush strokes and shows the viewer how she applies these basic strokes to create a lovely rosemaled Christmas ornament.
Paints used in this lesson
Jo Sonja Acrylics
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Pale Gold
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Warm White
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Blue Mix
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Prussian Blue (2 parts)
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Burnt Sienna (1part)
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Background
Jo Sonja - Napthol Red Light
Jo Sonja - Burnt Umber - antiqued over red.
To antique, mix a little of the Burnt Umber with Jo Sonja Clear Glaze. Brush over dry, red paint. Wipe off the antiquing mixture to your liking.
Ornament
Purchased on Amazon
Painting Medium
Mixture of three mediums, mixing ratio of 1-1-1.
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JoSonja Retarder
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JoSonja Clear Glaze
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JoSonja Flow Medium
Supplies
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Kingart Original 9000 - #4 round
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Jackie Shaw liner - 10/0 - this brand may not longer available, try the Kingart Midliner 10/0
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JoSonja Satin Acrylic Varnish

Brushstroke Tutorial creating a Christmas Ornament
Lise demonstrates creating a beautify Christmas ornament using basic rosemaling brushstrokes.