Even if you’ve never painted before, give this a try. It may seem like a lot of steps, but I just took a whole lotta photos. You can definitely do it in an afternoon. You don’t need to know any blending or shading techniques. Just color it in. Really.
So, what could you do with it once you’ve painted it? The possibilities are endless. I take pictures of my original work and print them off on transfer paper, canvas, decals, you name it.
Or you can upload to Zazzle or Cafepress and create some wonderful gifts. (You have my permission to use your own painted art for this, not mine, please.)
Take a look at a few pics. The full tutorial with supply list is here. I left my background white just for reproduction purposes. You might want to paint yours in, tho.
Basecoat the ribbon, berries, leaves & background petals.
Apply shading & highlighting. Just follow my pictures or use the pattern for guidance.
Apply topcoat colors everywhere. This will smooth out any rough strokes.
Dip a cotton swab in yellow paint to add center berries. And you’re done!
Let me know (with pictures!) how yours comes out!
Colleen
I am stopping over from SITS. I don’t think I will have time to try to do this today, but it does look fun : ) I love it!
Thanks for stopping by my site! Your mural projects look fun! Hope you have a great week!
LWK – glad you stopped by and hope you do try it. Please let me know how it goes. I used to teach classes (that’s where I sort of ‘developed’ this technique) and I feel a little lost w/o students.
MFE, thanks for returning the favor!
Neat tutorial, Colleen. Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day!
Glad you stopped by, Amanda! Did you happen to see my Mural Registry post? As a mother to l’il ones, just curious what you think.
OMG looks good. You make it look easy!
Thanks, Beckie, it is! Did you get my link to the fruit? I need to get off Christmas and start thinking about Spring!
This looks like a great project!! Thanks for sharing!
~WM
Hello Colleen,
It’s so nice to meet you! Thank you very much for your kind visit. You are always welcome!
Your red flower painting is gorgeous! I just
adore Poinsettias. ~Lovely!
My blog design was created by “Amber” at “Sprinkles On Top”. She created my last one as well. She’s a really easy person to work with and does nice work. Your blog looks wonderful!
I hope to see you again soon.
Many Blessings, ~Melissa
Happy Saturday Sharefest! What a fun project! I might just try this with my daughter.
Working Mommy, thanks for stopping by! Hope you’ll give it a try!
Melissa, thanks for the blog design info. I’m still trying different things myself as I’m a chronic DIYer. Since I use pictures of my work so much, I’m challenged to keep it ‘clean’ but have some design too. So I just keep looking at all the other beautiful blogs, including yours!
Annie, Happy SITS Saturday, back at ya! Love Saturdays!
You are so creative! It looks lovely…and it’s something fun I can do with my daughter.
Swati
Thanks, Swati! If you give it a try, please let me know how you do! It looks like a lot of steps, but it goes really fast.
Absolutely beautiful. Your talent never fails to delight, and your generosity to inspire!
Colleen..wonderful tut and very easy to follow. I am a painter too but will most definately do this one with Chaz. Thank you!!
Hope you don’t mind but I posted your banner on my blog. You’re very talented!!!!!
Hugs, Regi
Mind? Thanks so much, Regi. It took me forever to learn how to do that button and I’m thrilled you’ve added it!
Very nice job! So creative!