Your class project is to create a hand-painted Christmas (or other seasonal) wreath card using gouache paint. Follow along step by step to layer up your painted foliage. Our process is as follows:

1. Draw a pencil circle for the base of the wreath.
2. Mix a soft sage green colour and paint the base leaves.
3. Use a bright green to paint the fir leaves.
4. Mix a soft golden yellow and paint the mistletoe berries.
5. Choose a bright, vibrant colour of gouache and paint the next layer of leaves.
6. Mix a dark blue/green and paint the stems.
7. Mix another green and paint the holly leaves.
8. Use red gouache to paint the berries, and add white to make a pink to paint the flowers.

We'll practice each element before painting it on the card so you have plenty of time to work on achieving the look you want for your leaves, berries and flowers. At the end I'll also give you some further ideas and inspiration for your Christmas wreath card, including different seasonal variations and creating a larger painted piece for home decor.

Whether you follow along exactly or create your own completely different version, I'd love to see your projects! Please do upload them to the project gallery here on Skillshare. I love seeing each person's different style!

Annette Downey

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