In this article, I demonstrate how to warm up with whimsical faces and then use a mixed media approach with acrylic paints, 3-D paint effects and collage papers to create fun dimensional artworks as unique as the artist! This was a live painting session.

She Wondered Mixed Media Portrait Painting

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Whimsical Faces in Mixed Media Video

Here is the video workshop. The paints and accessories used in the video are listed below. Enjoy! 🎨

Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍

Blind Contour Drawing Exercise

One of the fun warm up exercises I shared during this workshop was to do Blind Contour drawing of faces.

This involves looking at someone in person or at a photograph or magazine page person, then drawing what is seen with a pen or pencil while only looking at the person or picture and not at the paper on which the image is being drawn. In addition, only use one continuous stroke to create the image, not lifting the drawing pen or pencil from the paper surface.

This blind contour drawing technique can be used for practice with any observed object or objects, including animals, tools, outdoor scenery, and more.

It’s a simple technique that only requires a piece of paper and writing instrument to do and helps synchronize the artist’s sight or imagination with hand motor skill. Plus, this fun project can be done with folks of any age, as long as they can see or imagine objects and hold a pen or pencil.

I guarantee there will be giggles or outright laughter when looking at the resulting drawings!!! 😀😂

Supplies List for Whimsical Faces in Acrylic and Mixed Media

Here is the supplies list for the blind contour and mixed media portrait projects shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

• Faber-Castell Graphite Drawing Pencils Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/4eR5ub0

• Stabilo All Water Soluble Drawing Pencils Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/4cte12r

• Stabilo All Water Soluble Drawing Pencils Assorted Each - https://amzn.to/3VU6rqn

• Pebeo Studio Acrylic Paints Set 30 Tubes 20ml Plus Brush - https://amzn.to/3VXRRyb

• Pebeo Studio Acrylics Dyna Shimmer Paints Assorted Each - https://amzn.to/3LfLocQ

• Liquitex Acrylic Gel Medium Matte 8oz Jar - https://amzn.to/4d9H3Ef

• Pebeo Bindex Acrylic Medium 100ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3XRSRq4

• Pebeo Cerne Relief 3-D Outliner Paints Set of 8 Colors Plus 2 Brushes - https://amzn.to/4ctF7q8

• Favorite Collage Papers

• Strathmore Mixed Media Paper 117lb 9x12 Inches 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4cwyseP

• Arteza Canvas Boards Assorted Pack of 28 - https://amzn.to/3S09vQB

• Fabriano Hot Press Smooth Watercolor Paper 9x12in 140lb 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4btbqV7

• Canson Cold Press Texture Watercolor Paper 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/44pxiyy

• Jack Richeson Watercolor Paper 135lb 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3UDjCfO

• Jack Richeson Watercolor Paper 135lb 6x9in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3Qo7Pj6

• Jack Richeson Watercolor Paper 135lb Black 6x9in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3JH5vjs

• Saral Transfer Paper Various Colors Sampler 8.5x11 Inches Pack of 5 - https://amzn.to/3zvn1Wb

• Princeton Select Artiste Brushes Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3zztaR9

• Arteza Palette Knives Assorted Set of 8 - https://amzn.to/3xLI6Ls

• Wood Brush Rest Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3xLr0gI

• Craft Heat Tool - https://amzn.to/3Wei6BU

• My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA

• 2 Containers for Water

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