Elf and the Pumpkin

Layering and Shading: Achieving depth and dimension in the pumpkin by layering and shading to create realistic textures.

Composition: Balancing the canvas by placing the pumpkin at the bottom, occupying approximately half of the canvas, and positioning the elf above it.

Textured Hat: Creating texture on the elf’s hat by painting it yellow, allowing it to dry, and then applying red paint. While the red paint is still wet, using a toothpick to scrape patterns into it.

Blending: Blending different shades of blue to create a soft and harmonious background behind the elf and pumpkin.

Realism and Whimsy: Balancing a touch of realism with whimsical elements, such as the elf’s pointy ears and closed eyes, to create a captivating and imaginative scene

Blurring Techniques: Blurring the red circles on the elf’s cheeks with a finger to achieve a soft and rosy-cheeked effect. Blending different shades of blue to create a soft and harmonious background behind the elf and pumpkin.

Pompom Texture: Achieving the fluffy texture of the pompom on the elf’s hat by using a stainless steel kitchen sponge with white and purple paint.

Mixing Colours: Carefully mixing and blending colours to achieve the desired shades and tones, such as the light yellow for the elf’s face

Harmonious Colour Scheme: Ensuring that the colours used in the composition harmonise well with each other, creating a visually pleasing and cohesive artwork.