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How to paint a modern Rudolph with Simply Gouache

Easy step-by-step tutorial with Simply Gouache paint and Simply art supplies on how to paint a modern Rudolph, presented by Amylee Paris. 

How to paint a modern Rudolph with Simply Gouache

Easy step-by-step tutorial with Simply Gouache paint and Simply art supplies on how to paint a modern Rudolph, presented by Amylee Paris. 

The materials in your kit

Simply Stretched Canvas, A4 format
Simply pallet
2 x Simply acrylic paint markers (black + red)
2 x Simply brushes of different sizes
3 x Simply pots of gouache paint (black, red, yellow)
Simply container with water and paper towels

Your step by step guide

Step 1
The face of Rudolph

In the lower part of the canvas, trace using the 3 round markers. A big red circle to draw Rudolph's famous muzzle, and 2 smaller black circles to create the eyes.

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Step 2
The horns of the reindeer

Using the palette, mix red with yellow by adding a touch of black gouache paint to it, you will get brown. This new colour will be used for the horns of the reindeer.

Using the paintbrush gorged with brown paint, we can now draw the horns in the upper part of the canvas.

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Step 3
The message

Take the red acrylic paint marker again, and hand-write the little message Merry Christmas at the bottom of the canvas.

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Step 4
The exhibition

The canvas is finished! Now all you must do is find the perfect place to hang the painting.

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Step 5
Result and inspiration

Why not in the hall of the house, Rudolph will welcome all your guests!

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Your step by step guide

What you'll need

About the artist:

The painter Amylee Paris tirelessly finds her inspiration in colour and nature. Her abstract blooms and portraits shine in several art galleries in the UK.