Note: You must purchase the original pattern to complete this design variation.

Name of piece: Festive Penguin

Approximate working time: 1-1/2 hours

Number of Social Artworking colors needed: 8

Number of Social Artworking brushes needed: 4

Number of steps needed to complete piece: 5

Social Artworking Colors:  

Bright Red

Cobalt Blue

Deep Red

Green Oxide

Mars Black

Raw Umber

Titanium White

Yellow Oxide

Social Artworking Brushes Used:

¾” Flat

No. 2 Round

No. 8 Bright

No. 12 Bright

Other Social Artworking Supplies Needed:

12” x 12” Social Artworking canvas, water basin, palette, stylus or pen, grey transfer paper

OMIT STEP ONE

TRANSFER PATTERN

• Download the revised pattern PDF with polar bear face details. Trace and transfer pattern onto canvas. See methodology for detailed instructions. 

REVISED STEP TWO:

• Use ¾” Flat Brush and Titanium White to basecoat polar bear. Rinse brush.

• Use ¾” Flat Brush and (1) part Titanium White mixed with a small amount of Cobalt Blue and (1) part water to create a wash. Use wash to paint background and shade around the nose. Rinse brush.

• Follow steps to paint antlers and branches on the original design instructions.

STEP THREE

• Follow step three on the original design instructions.

REVISED STEP FOUR

• Follow steps to paint headband, bow, and berries on the original design instructions. 

• Use No. 2 Round Brush to mix (1) part Titanium White with a very small amount Bright Red to paint the polar bear's inner ears and cheeks. Rinse brush.

REVISED STEP FIVE

• Use No. 8 Bright Brush and Mars Black to paint eyes, nose, eyebrows, and mouth. Rinse brush.

• Use handle end of No. 2 Round Brush and Titanium White to apply dots for eyes and highlight nose. Wipe handle.

OMIT STEP SIX