Here's the Class Project and outline for my step by step Swallowtail Butterfly Class included in my Beginning Acrylics Series...

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Step 1 - Underpainting

Step 2 - Sketching/Transferring the Design

Step 3 - Background

Step 4 - Painting the Butterfly

Step 5 - Optional Details and Protecting Your Artwork

Step 6 - Framing Idea

Step 7 - Uploading Your Artwork for Feedback

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You'll need:

One 8" Round Stretched Canvas
Craft Paints in Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, White and Black (You could also use professional grade acrylic paint if you prefer.)
Five brushes: two 3/4"Flats, a #4 Filbert, a #3 Round and a #1 Liner Brush.
Paper plate to use as a palette
water
paper towels or cloth
a #2 sharp pencil
Downloadable Photo Reference and Sketch in the Resources
And some additional optional supplies, too. (I have a downloadable Materials List that's available under the Projects & Resources Tab below the class video.)

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Once you learn how to paint this Swallowtail Butterfly in acrylics, don't be surprised if you want to start painting it onto other surfaces and places!

And if you do, be sure to upload photos of your class project and/or another project where you used your new skills to paint this Swallowtail Butterfly design.

It would be beautiful painted on the front of an armoire, on the wall of a bedroom, on the top of a hand painted gift box or on a Christmas ornament. The ideas are endless!

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I hope you like the class -- leave a Review for me if you decide to watch it and want to let me know your thoughts. Also, let me know if there's something specific you'd like me to create a class about -- I'm open to ideas!

If you have questions, type them into the Discussions located on the tab below the video or write them out when you upload your Class Project and I'll get back to you promptly! (I check my inbox daily.)

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Also, if you'd like to meet with me virtually, schedule a 1-on-1 with me. Just go to my profile page and click Book Now to view my offerings and see my available times.

If you need help with techniques specifically, I offer a 1-on-1 Techniques Class for beginners that covers over 30 acrylic painting techniques to help you level-up your skills and develop your unique artistic style. It's a great way to explore the possibilities!

I'd love to help you learn more about acrylic painting and get to know you better.

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Here's another painting where I added a Swallowtail Butterfly. This is for an Art Show in a city that includes world-renowned iris growers, Schreiner's Iris Gardens - they're just a few miles from my home. The butterfly adds more life, movement and meaning to this piece.

Where will you paint your butterflies?

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Brigitte Miller

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