At Rock Painting 101, we LOVE to paint rocks. I mean LOVE. But sometimes you see all the rock painting ideas floating around Instagram and Pinterest and think “I could never do that…”
Vintage Painting Ideas For Beginners
When it comes to decorating your home, they say that the classics will never get old, and we think vintage painting represents classic décor the best in these modern times. In this article, we give you some vintage painting ideas for beginners .
When it comes to home décor, you’re going to hear a lot of people say that you can’t beat the classics. However, decorations can be expensive, which is why we think homemade crafts also make for great décor. One of the best decorations we enjoy is vintage paintings.
While you can find vintage decorations in thrift stores and garage sales, we think a lot of people would enjoy being able to create their versions of vintage paintings. When we see vintage paintings, the first thing that comes to mind is nautical paintings.
However, we understand that not a lot of people would enjoy the nautical-themed décor, so we want to give you a list of vintage painting ideas for beginners. With that, we hope you find the best inspiration from our list because we want you to find the right décor for your space.
Aside from that, painting your décor is great if you want to tell your friends how you get nifty decorations for your home. We have also enjoyed being able to give our finished paintings to friends and family.
Let us know what you think of these painting ideas and if you try them out.
How To Give Your Artwork A More Vintage Vibe
Before we get into vintage painting ideas for beginners, here are some tips that you can use to create vintage-looking pictures. Let us know what you think of these tips and if you’re going to use them to come up with some vintage painting ideas. Here are the best tips to create retro-looking paintings:
- Do your research: Different themes call for different color schemes which are why research is important if you’re going for a specific period or even a general feeling with the image.
- Use accurate colors: When it comes to depicting a period, it’s always good to research the prominent colors used in that season because it would help you have a more accurate representation of your inspiration piece.
- Focus on the details: While this may seem tedious, sometimes the best way to make a painting look antique is to add details to your painting. This is best done with a small detail brush.
Layer Your Rugs
Bjorn Wallander
Layer rugs to keep the texture and coziness going as Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan did in the bedroom of his Hamptons home. It’ll feel lavish underfoot coming and going. A linen canopy also adds depth and warmth to the neutral color scheme.
Make Your Bookshelf a Gallery
Lisa Romerein
“The room doesn’t get a lot of light, so I decided to make it cozy and turned it into an English-style portrait room, which is ridiculous but fun,” says celebrity chef Alex Hitz. What’s cozier than a colorful floor-to-ceiling bookshelf surrounded by seating you can lounge on? Bookshelves that double as a gallery wall. Offsetting your books with artwork creates contrast and adds more personality.
Don’t Forget the Floor
PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
If you have crisp white walls and neutral staples, like a sofa and coffee table, choose one statement item that brings in a punch of colorful energy. It can be anything from a vibrant piece of art on the walls to a bright carpet like the one in this living room designed by Leanne Ford Interiors.
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How to paint rocks
Mandala’s have you intimidated? Is that straight line making you frustrated? Check out our tips on how to paint rocks!
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