You could use this painting for any time, actually, not just Thanksgiving.
Just change the wording, or leave it off if you want.
Now, if you haven’t painted for years, or ever for that matter, you really can do this.
REALLY!
You don’t need to know brushstrokes, how to blend or whatever. If you can paint within the lines (or even fairly close), you can do this.
It’s painted on watercolor paper, which is really forgiving, although you could paint it on fabric or canvas, too. You could also paint the background a coordinating color (do that first, then transfer the pattern, btw). I left it white just to make it simpler.
I’m posting the step-by-step pics, but the full tutorial with supplies and suggested paint colors is here. It’s free to download. Call it an early Christmas present from me to you. The supplies are pretty basic. You’ll need 7 colors of paint (.99 ea.) , paint glaze and some brushes. So that’s about $10 – $15 for the project, depending on what brushes you have, the paper, etc.
1.Transfer the paint pattern.
2. Basecoat pomegranates.
3. Basecoat pears, grapes & leaves.
4. Apply shading glaze to pomegranates.
5. Apply shading glaze to pears. Take a cotton swab and add pomegranate seeds (pareils).
6. Apply shading glaze to grapes & leaves.
7. Add pear stem and you’re done!
You don’t need to add the lettering, unless you want to. Or you if you want different wording, let me know.
So now, what are you going to do with your painting?
It’s about 8-1/2” x 11”. Here are some ideas: you could just leave it and frame it.
Photograph it, reduce it, and make your own greeting card.
Print it on to transfer paper and make a table runner, and apron, a tote bag.
Or, I just bet you can come up with some ideas of your own. Let me know, ‘kay?
Great tips for painting. I do a bit of painting myself!
visiting from SITS
Have you ever used Floating Medium? It’s WONDERFUL,for people who don’t know exactly how to blend. I use it all the time in my kits. Hope you try one of them.
Thanks for stopping by.
That’s really good!! I think I’ll stick to my camera though. I get nervous with the paintbrushes.
Happy 6WS!!
Oh, Kimmy. I wish you’d give it a try! But, thanks anyway for stopping by!
Colleen!
Nice to “meet” you! I love your artwork, my mom is an artist. Looking forward to reading more on your blog. Thanks for stopping by mine! Happy belated Thanksgiving
Looks wonderfully easy, and fun! I may have to give it a go!! Thanks for the step-by-step!! Loved it…
~Caroline
Thanks for stopping by, Ria. If your mom is an artist, maybe it runs in the family and you don’t know it ;). Would love for you to give it a try.
Hi, Caroline! Oh, I would so love for you to try it. I need honest testers to give me feedback on how it works for them.
I’m using the same technique I taught for years, but I was in class with students then. Am so hoping it translates with pictures.
I would love to try! I tried with a different technique and would love to compare for you. I used a canvas before for my children’s rooms. Your step by step is really easy to follow. I’m a new follower and can’t wait to see your designs!
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Momof3, I so hope you try. It’s truly simple. I use FolkArt Floating Medium (available @ nearly any craft store and sometimes Walmart) for my glazes. Some kits, like the one I’m working on, don’t even require a glaze. depends on the colors.
You could easily do this on a canvas, but I’d paint the background first, let it dry, then transfer the pattern.
I’d love to see pics when you’re done! Let me know how it goes.
Tanya, thanks for stopping by. I’m headed over to MBC now so I’ll check you out!
Thanks for the tutorial. It was neat seeing how you made it looks so nice. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Kim
Thanks, Kim. I’m new to Etsy – haven’t put my artwork on there yet, but for a few wineglasses. What do you think about putting these kits on, say, $5 or 6? Interested in your opinion. Thanks.
Love it! It would go great nestled with my Fruit Flavored cookware on display in my kitchen. Thanks!