In Art therapy, we practice a lot. We painted the poinsettias this time on a transparency and learned perspective. The gold "flowers" are painted first, then the green, then the red "bracts", then the red-and-white "bracts" front to back, etc. with the leaves being last. A hair dryer accelerated the drying process between each color combination. We then turned it over to see our results. Ultimately, we'll be doing it on the backside of a plate. It will be food-safe once baked. Happy Birthday, Larry!
