Step: 1

Sand the surface of the wood and wipe clean.

Step: 2

Basecoat the nesting tote with Alizarin Crimson or similar dark red color; allow to dry. Sand lightly and apply second coat as needed.

Step: 3

PAINTING THE LILIES:

Step: 4

Using the worksheets provided, practice painting the lilies. Follow instructions below.

Step: 5

Double load the ¾” flat brush with Engine Red and Medium Yellow.

Step: 6

Add a touch of Berry Wine to the Engine Red side and a touch of Wicker White to the Medium Yellow side.

Step: 7

Using the flat side of the brush, and keeping the Yellow/White side to the outer edge, paint the petals.

Step: 8

Load the script liner with Turners Yellow and add dots to the petals.

Step: 9

Double load the #12 flat brush with Thicket and Yellow Citron. Using the chisel edge of the brush, and leading with Yellow Citron, pull the stamens into the center of the flower.

Step: 10

Load the script liner with Thicket and Yellow Citron; add a small curve to the center where the stamens meet.

Step: 11

PAINTING THE LEAVES:

Step: 12

Using the worksheets provided, practice painting the leaves. Follow instructions below.

Step: 13

Double load the ¾” flat brush with Thicket and Yellow Citron. Using the flat side of the brush, paint the long leaves.

Step: 14

FINISHING:

Step: 15

Allow to dry and seal with several coats of spray sealer. Allow sealer to dry between coats.