Learn to paint a desert rose succulent with acrylic paint.

We will start by sketching it out – you will need a pencil and canvas paper meant for acrylic painting (or you can use a canvas panel or canvas).

Once we sketch on our canvas, then we will paint! You will need:

a small flat brush
a small round brush
these colors, but don’t over think it! Use brands of paint you are comfortable with.
- Magenta - I'm using Apple Barrel "Bright Magenta"
- Bright green - I'm using Apple Barrel "Spring Green"
- White - I'm using Apple Barrel "White"
- Black - I'm using Folk Art "Licorice"

Other necessary supplies:

Paint palette (or paper plate)
Water cup
Paper towel

We will go over how to draw the leaves, using color to make a shadow and how to use highlights and shadows to make it look 3D. I can’t wait to see what you paint – be sure to post your project!

Jamie Morris

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