Can I just tell you how much fun it is to paint for little girls? Don’t get me wrong, I love my boys, and I love painting for boys. But there’s just something magical about little girls. Maybe it’s because I was one, huh?
This mural-on-canvas is for a blogger buddy’s little girl.
I traced the castle outline onto tracing paper.
I could of gone to the store to get a roll of tracing paper, but just taped sheets together instead.
Then I transferred outline onto basecoated artist canvas.
This shows the rooftops already transferred. One of the things that bugged me about the sample painting is the rooftops. The curves were not symmetrical.
Yep, I’m one of those artists. I like things balanced. I actually used to drive myself nuts, working for hours to get things ‘right.’ Finally gave that up. Art tends to look better if everything is not ‘perfect.’
Anyway, I did make templates for the rooftops – just one side.
Then flipped it over and traced other side – to get symmetrical, you know?
Yes, it’s easier than drawing freehand, but the curves are still a bit off, but I can live with them.
Then basecoated castle walls – kind of a beige taupe with some pink.
I also painted rooftops white, at this point. Extra step, but it gave me a clean palette.
There. Much better. Blues, pinks, purples in sky. Greens, pinks in trees.
Printed lettering off computer and transferred it onto canvas. Then basecoated it in white.
Added butterfly because she has butterflies in her room.
And that’s it! Added flags to rooftops, banner with ‘G’ to front of castle.
All I have left is to hem top & bottom – it’ll hang from a rod. But I’m thinking another butterfly – just below and a little to the right of the other one – to balance the ‘B’. What d’ya think?
It turned out simply gorgeous- great work! I have no aptitude for painting, but my step-mom does a lot of murals like this for bedrooms. I’m always so impressed with how some paint can look in the hands of an artist.
Thank you so much for stopping by the Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family link party, and adding this to the page! Don’t forget to stop back next week to see which links from this week are featured, and to add your new links!
I’ve always been envious of people with your kind of talent! Your work is beautiful!!
So beautiful! I love the details!
The castle turned out nicely! Do you prefer to paint your murals on canvas or directly on the wall?
What a sweet and precious castle! I’m sure the little girl will adore it. Thanks for sharing it at the Power of Paint Party.
Wow! It looks amazing! You’ve got a lot of talent! Thanks for the link!
Andy
Poppies at Play
wow, this is just amazing!
We are so excited to put this up in G’s bedroom! It is really going to make her feel like a little princess. Thank you again for ALL your hard work!
~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
i REALLY want a castle scene mural with the disney princess’s on for my daughter and a thomas one for my son, where are you based?, can you email me on rt_taylababes@hotmail.com xxx