Instead of posting a video tonight, I’m posting one on Saturday next week since this week has been so busy. I’ll be trying out this tutorial that teaches artists of any age how to paint fall trees.
Let’s Paint 101
Posted on December 4, 2014 by melsbradford
Before I wrap up this blog for good with this final post, here are my top 8 tips for beginner painters based on what I’ve learned these past few months.
Paint a Wave Like Hokusai
Posted on November 27, 2014 by melsbradford
I think it’s safe to say everyone has seen the wave painting by Katsushika Hokusai. If you’re not sure, here’s a reminder of which painting I’m talking about, which is also the focus of this week’s Let’s Paint tutorial:
Quick history lesson: Hokusai was considered Japan’s leading expert on Chinese painting, according to this biographical website dedicated to the artist. He is most famous for his Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series, including The Great Wave painting (you can see Mount Fuji behind the far boat). Apparently Hokusai painted Mount Fuji partially because during the 1820s it had become a popular travel destination but also because he just really liked that mountain. The artist started painting when he was six years but did not begin the Thirty-Six Views series until he was around 50+ years old.
This week’s tutorial is inspired by a tutorial by Stephanie at Harrington Harmonies, which is more so for kids and uses markers, watercolors and acrylic paint splatter technique similar to the flower garden tutorial I tried about a month ago.
And finally, this is my last video tutorial for this blog! This blog was part of a class assignment, and as the semester comes to an end, so does my blog. Although I’m sure I will continue to find time to paint, my days filming and editing together tutorials have come to an end. If you’re interested in keeping in touch and/or seeing any of my future art projects, you can follow me on Instagram.
Stay tuned for my final blog post next Thursday: Top 8 Tips for Beginner Painters (based on lessons learned from my past 8 painting tutorials).
Until then, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
How to Paint a Rose AND Create an “Ugh” Sign
Posted on November 20, 2014 by melsbradford
I started this project a couple weeks ago, and now it’s ready — the beautiful, wall-worthy “ugh” sign.
This week’s video teaches you how to paint a rose based on a tutorial on Flower Patch Farmhouse by Pamela. Her tutorial is interactive and helpful, so check out her website if you want to learn the detailed steps describing how she paints a rose.
But before we get to the roses, here’s how to make the “ugh” sign:
- Buy a wooden sign and one of those wooden craft words that says “laugh” — I bought mine from the craft section in Walmart for a couple dollars.
- Cut off the “la” half of the word, leaving you with “ugh” — You can use a knife, just don’t hurt yourself. Also don’t use too much pressure or else the wood will crack. You’ll need to have patience. Put on an episode of Gilmore Girls or something while you work.
- Paint the background yellow first — Apply several coats because the paint spreads thin and the wood is visible if you don’t. Let dry.
- Place down masking tape in a row of vertical stripes — Using masking tape ensures the yellow stripes will all be the same width and have straight lines, basically making your job easier. Make sure you firmly press the tape down flat.
- Apply several layers of white paint — Paint over the masking tape with white paint to create the second layer of stripes. Peel away the tape, and you’re done with the background! Watch this week’s video to move on to the next step: painting roses.
Take your sign to the next level by giving it that “vintage” look. Make your paint crack like a worn, antique sign: apply a healthy layer of Elmer’s Glue, let dry for a minute, then apply a top layer of paint and watch it crack. Or, you can make wood look aged by applying a thin layer of dark brown furniture wax over the wood and letting it dry. Although that might work better with real wood and not a 99 cent piece of wood from Walmart.
If you like painting flowers, check out the other acrylic flower tutorials I’ve done.
What do you do to make yourself feel better when you have an “ugh” kind of week? (obviously I like to paint!) Leave a comment below!
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