How to Paint a Burlesque Babe in Acrylics & Sparkle Mod Podge!

You are gonna LOVE this mixed media project!! She's a sassy speakeasy showgirl adorned with "real" feathers, and TONS of sparkle mod podge on a spectacular, circle wood panel :) 

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This is a modified Hamburger, only skipping the Gelatos in favor of adding some skin shading and details with the Pitt pens AFTER sealing. 

​If you're new to the Mixed Media Society, or the Hamburger System, then I highly recommend visiting the Stage 0-8 Classrooms to get the full run down of each layer.

You can also feel free to just dive right in and follow me :)

Supplies

I grabbed my circle wood panel at Michael's, although it did make it slightly more awkward to paint on (especially her skin). 

I do HIGHLY recommend Gesso-ing her before you add the skin tones. I learned the hard way!! So yeah, make it easy on yourself!!

I bought the 18" primed circle (2 Pack) for about $20 in store.
You can see all their choices here: https://www.michaels.com/search?q=wood%20circle
You can also search online (Amazon) for primed 18" wood circle and it will show you similar items.

Or use a canvas!!

Or do this in your art journal!

I also added these weird feathery things (also from Michaels) but you could totally add real feathers too! 

Liquitex Gesso https://amzn.to/3OzLePE

I used all Lukas Cryl Acrylic paint in the following colors: Carmine, Rose and White

Fleshtone by Ceramcoat https://amzn.to/43MFnwA

Posca Pen in Black, White and Brown (in this fine nib https://amzn.to/4alESfw)

Sparkle Mod Podge https://amzn.to/4cGStje

Faber-Castell Pitt Pen in Cinnamon from Skin Tone Pack

Glue Gun

👉Ready to get this party started?! Me toooooo!!

​Not Familiar with the Hamburger System Yet?

​You're gonna LOVE it!! It makes doing mixed media a breeeeeze! I love it so much I've created a bazillion mixed media lessons using the Hamburger System. In fact, the Mixed Media Society has an entire classroom dedicated to the Hamburger with over FORTY fun projects ready and waiting for you to explore and enjoy :) 

These barely scratch the surface for all the FUN lessons waiting for you in this classroom :) I hope you enjoy!!!

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