How to Paint a Magical Menorah in Fountain Pen Inks & Acrylics

Can you believe it's December, Mixed Media Society member?! 

It's shocking to me how fast time goes anymore. It just keeps flyin'! Today I've got a new project for you that I think you're gonna love. We're creating a beautiful Menorah in acrylics and fountain pen inks just in time for Hannukah. 

*All product links are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.*

To help me out with the drawing portion of this project, I used this awesome chandelier stencil that I've had sitting around FOR YEARS! I know you likely won't have one of these, so I did a little quick Amazon research to see what I could find that might be similar and found tons of options. 

As always, use whatever supplies you love and have on hand. This is what I used...

Supplies

4 Links to stencil ideas like my chandelier stencil:
https://amzn.to/3Ria5bt

https://amzn.to/40Zf0Cd

https://amzn.to/40Vhm56

https://amzn.to/3RiPvc7

​12" x 16" Stonehenge Cold Pressed Watercolor Block https://amzn.to/3xykJQV

Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Mop 3 and Round 0
 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order

Masking Fluid Paint Brush Set https://amzn.to/3bSMCsP

Frisket Watercolor Kit https://amzn.to/3wundiw

Tombow Mono Eraser https://amzn.to/3Ov36ds

Waterman inspired blue ink https://amzn.to/3Re0Jyp

Posca (or Sharpie or other brand) Gold Paint Pen https://amzn.to/46tasFD

Spectrum Noir metallic paint markers https://amzn.to/3GklSRu

Verona Gold Watercolor by Daniel Smith yellow https://amzn.to/3OMsSeD

QoR Yellow for Candle flame https://amzn.to/3GkTL4C

Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23

Sakura Belly Roll 1.0 big nib https://amzn.to/3SQ2inE

Here's a super affordable spray sealer you'll need for the Ink to keep it in place so you can paint over it: https://amzn.to/3SZFtxR

👉Ready to get started on this 1-Hour Lesson? Me too!

​Prefer to Work on Something Else Today?

​That's totally fine! I have a ton of other project ideas for you. 

Since it's December, make sure you check out the Holiday Classroom to see if there is anything fun waiting for you here that you haven't worked on yet. I do have even more holiday fun coming your way in this classroom later this month, so stay tuned!

If there's anyone on your gift list this month who you might want to create a canvas for - our last Happy Hour LIVE right before Thanksgiving was SUPER fun!! We created this adorable "Gather" canvas together. This could make a really cute gift for someone to hang in their kitchen or dining room. And yes, it could also be an adorable gift FOR YOURSELF to hang in your own kitchen or dining room ;)

If you'd like to work on a different project and are looking for inspiration, you can also check out the Visual Index to take a look at all the project options, or visit the Latest Lessons classroom to see which lessons have been released most recently.

​Just Wanna Watch Something Artsy?

​Sometimes, that's all I'm up for too!! I just opened up a new classroom for you called Artist Interviews. If you haven't checked this out yet, there are six, 1-hour interviews you can just kick back and watch to get some inspiration from other artists in the community. I always love to chat with other artists to learn about their favorite art supplies, techniques, etc. I find it super inspiring and hope you do too!!

What's Coming Up Next?

​There is SO much more in store for you throughout the month with our upcoming Happy Hour paint-along December 15th, and a brand new Santa lesson coming out just in time for Christmas :) ​

You know I'm not great at keeping secrets!! I had to show ya!!