Painting a Rainbow Leopard!

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Jessica Lei Osburn-Davis

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(46)

Students will learn how to draw and paint a rainbow leopard using acrylic paint!

Class Experience

In this class I will teach students how to paint using ACRYLIC paint on canvas.  Students will learn how to paint a blended background.  Students will learn step by step instructions to paint a Rainbow Leopard .  They will learn how to hold their brush for different brush stroke effects. They will learn image placement and canvas balance.   I will teach them how to correct any mistakes or drips in order to preserve their painting.  Students will learn proper paint and water application. ...

-How to paint a blended color gradient background 
-How to quick sketch an outline of a Rainbow Leopard
-How to paint a Rainbow Leopard
-How to create brush stroke effects 
-How to correct mistakes 
-How to blend colors 
-How to use paint and water on canvas

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

  2 files available upon enrollment-8x10 or 11x14* inch canvas or canvas board $1+
-Acrylic Paint: - Yellow, pink (magenta), blue, teal-optional, orange, blue, Red, purple, Green, black, and white  ($1 each)
 Brushes:  
-a pencil or chalk (feel free to use the printable guide to help with drawing your Leopard to scale)
-1/4 or 1/3 inch flat brush 
-2 Water cups
-Paper Towel or rag
-Paper plate or paint palette
-Drop cloth - optional
 *safe place to splash some paint!

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Jessica Lei Osburn-Davis

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(46)

I love to share fun creative ways to make things including from recycled materials. I have 11 year old twins, a boy and a girl, who keep my on my toes and relevant. We're always sharing with each other fun new ideas and art projects. Art is my...