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Brushstroke Tutorial on a Christmas Ornament
 with Lise Lorentzen

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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

  • Pale Gold 

  • Warm White

  • Blue Mix

    • Prussian Blue (2 parts)

    • Burnt Sienna (1part)

 

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.

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Ornament

Purchased on Amazon

 

Painting Medium

Mixture of three mediums, mixing ratio of 1-1-1.

  • JoSonja Retarder

  • JoSonja Clear Glaze

  • JoSonja Flow Medium

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Supplies​

  • Kingart Original 9000 - #4 round

  • Jackie Shaw liner - 10/0 - this brand may not longer available, try the Kingart Midliner 10/0

  • JoSonja Satin Acrylic Varnish

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Brushstroke Tutorial creating a Christmas Ornament

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

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