"Covering" a Mixed Media Tutorial
"Covering" I have wanted to paint this canvas for ages! I love the imagery of heartfelt words, brave courageous statements of vulnerable hearts being covered by the wings of peace and protection. Be free to express who you are and how you feel. Psalm 91 v 4 "He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings" Step 1. Print out laser copies of your favourite quotes, poems and sayings, adhere them to your canvas using #Decopage Matte Medium When dry add a thin layer of Gesso over your words. Step 2. Using a graphite pencil , draw in your wing shape, Basecoat your wings in a neutral Grey. I have used #Americana DECOR Chalky Finish in the colour Yesteryear. Next add shadows in Burnt Umber. Step 3. Using the graphite pencil, outline the paper quotes in the background, add water on a brush to smudge around the corners. Start to paint in your feathers individually, first with Warm White, then h