Painting Golden Palominos: Video Tutorial

Palomino is one of the world's most popular horse colors - these eye-catching golden horses have been featured in a variety of media over the decades. Artist Kenzie Williamson leads this tutorial on how to hand-paint your own palomino model using acrylic paints, with some special tips and tricks to make your work the best it can be.

This is a replay of a live workshop held as part of 2022 Breyer's National Fun Day.

 Recommended Supply List:

• Prepped and primed Stablemates model
• Kenzie recommends Duplicolor White Sandable primer.
• Remember to spray primer outdoors with proper PPE.
• Paintbrushes:
• #1 short handle filbert brush (or smaller)
• 0 round
• 3/0 round
• These brushes are ultimately up to personal preference. The filbert-type will be used for blending, and two or more small brushes will be used for detailing. A well-defined point is more important than size.)
• Acrylic paint in colors:
• Naples Yellow Hue
• Burnt Sienna
• Titanium White
• Black
• Iridescent gold (fine)
• Kenzie recommends Golden Fluid or High Flow Acrylics. Very thin and fluid acrylic paint is key to blending a hand-painted acrylic model.
• DIY wet palette, created with:
• Shallow tupperware/plastic container
• Thin sponge/absorbent cloth/paper towels
• Parchment paper
• Water cup
• Black Pan Pastel (for muzzle and around eyes)
• Best applied with a think makeup applicator.

Optional additional supplies:

• Matte spray sealer 
• Kenzie recommends Mr. SuperClear or Testors Dullcote; apply outdoors with proper PPE.
• Liquitex High Gloss Varnish (for eyes/nostrils/hooves)