Follow along with Rachel as she creates a colorful heart painting with two candy cane shapes. Using Blick Studio Acrylic Paints and a variety of brushes, she’ll demonstrate how to use a rainbow of colors to produce a vibrant, festive image—just in time for the holidays!
Blick Palette Paper Pad - 9" x 12", 50 Sheets
Daler-Rowney System3 Medium Body Acrylic Paints - Set of 5, Process Colors, 150 ml Tubes
Daler-Rowney System3 Acrylic - Fluorescent Pink, 59 ml
Daler-Rowney System3 Acrylic - Vermilion Hue, 59 ml
Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Stroke, Size 1/2"
Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Stroke, Size 1/4"
Arches Oil Paper - 22" x 30", Single Sheet
Canson XL Oil and Acrylic Pad - 9" x 12", 24 Sheets
Richeson Butcher Tray Palette - 15" x 11"
Rachel Christopoulos is a figurative acrylic artist based in New Glarus, WI. When painting portraits, she reaches for unconventional colors like rich teals and fluorescent pinks to create diverse skin tones and celebrate her subject’s individuality. Rachel’s eclectic work has led to features with Strathmore, Brush Magazine, VISUALMAG, and more.
Learn more about Rachel and her work on her website and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.