When I began working on my studio in March, I knew I needed to create a lot of the wall artwork myself. Decorating with vibrant colours has been extremely enjoyable, and it’s probably not one thing I may do in my home. This dandelion portray that hangs above my desk is an ideal instance. My home has a coastal theme, so this is able to not slot in there, however right here within the studio it suits like a glove.
Another factor that transferring into this studio has allowed me to do is create much more grownup crafts. I’ve develop into recognized for my child’s craft concepts, however I achieve this way more than that. It’s been so superb this previous few months creating crafts for adults to make too. I’ve all the time made them, however my profession has been in crafting for teenagers.
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Dandelion Painting on Canvas
I received the inspiration for my dandelion portray from my good friend Heather’s weblog, Dollar Store Crafts. She had posted how one can make this lovely blowing dandelion shirt and I simply beloved it.
I knew from the beginning that it could go above my yellow desk. The desk itself is vibrant yellow and certainly one of my favourite components of the studio. I spend quite a lot of work hours sitting proper right here, and this dandelion portray actually makes me smile.
The canvas is good and lengthy and suits completely over my desk and laptop. The yellow and inexperienced mix superbly collectively, and consider it or not, I used acrylic paints. No want for oils!
I’m actually proud of my dandelion portray. I discover such rest in portray on canvas. I like mixing the colours collectively and creating one thing from nothing. Adding the ultimate touches, just like the floating dandelion seed heads, is probably the most satisfying half. Seeing all of it come collectively.
Supplies for this Dandelion Painting
The canvas I used measures 48 x 24 and I discovered it at Hobby Lobby. And that is the place I purchased my easel.
You can use any model of acrylic paint that you simply like. These are the essential coloration shades I used.
Paint Colors
If you need to know the precise colours, I used Americana in:
Creating my Dandelion Painting
I used a large paintbrush and painted the canvas with the completely different shades of inexperienced, mixing alongside the way in which, leaving the higher left facet unpainted. There are not any arduous guidelines right here, simply paint it the way you prefer it and mix it till you want the way in which it appears.
Using the identical massive brush I added gentle blues and white (clouds) to the highest and blended in some yellows on the left. Again, mix, mix, mix till it makes you smile.
Next, I added grass blades to the entrance of the canvas utilizing a protracted liner brush. Start from the underside and drag the closely loaded brush upward. I used all of the completely different shades of inexperienced.
I additionally used the liner brush to color the dandelion stem, positioning the flower to the left third of the canvas. Use the deal with finish so as to add the middle of the flower.
Take a small sq. of paper towel and press it immediately over the moist paint of the flower middle.
Use a brand new piece to take away extra paint from the stem. I did this as a result of the paint appeared too darkish and unnatural as is.
Adding the dandelion
Adding the white is simple, however chances are you’ll need to apply on paper first earlier than making use of to your canvas. Squirt a beneficiant quantity of white paint onto some scratch paper. Press the bathe pouf into the paint and swirl in round. Dab off extra onto a tender fabric or paper towel.
First, blot the pouf onto the canvas. Afterward, gently flip the pouf whereas making use of it to the canvas to create the spherical look.
Cut a small piece of the pour and decide up somewhat white paint with it. Dab off the surplus and use it so as to add seed heads as in the event that they have been flying off of the dandelion.
Dip a small scruffy brush into white paint. Dab off all the surplus paint in order that it’s nearly dry. Now dab that over the seed heads you simply painted. This will give it a softer look. Use the liner brush so as to add the brown stems to the seed heads.
Adding background dandelions
Use the scruffy brush and yellow paint so as to add a subject of dandelions off to the correct. Next use the bathe pour to softly add white sparingly excessive of the sector. You can mix with the scruffy brush till you might be proud of it. I blended with each yellow and white.
Make positive it’s good and dry earlier than you spray on a pair coats of sealer and hold it. I used Command Strips to hold mine.
There are loads of dandelion craft concepts on the market if you’re trying. The youngsters will love these ideas. And I discovered this completely enjoyable thought for making dandelion soap! And lastly, I believe this colorful dandelion portray is de facto lovely! I truly like to paint on canvas. One of my favorites is my latest 4 Seasons Button Tree and the portray I did for my daughter, this Cherry Blossom Tree.
This portray makes me smile on daily basis. Have you made one thing that makes you smile every day? Maybe you want a dandelion portray too. 🙂
Print Project
Dandelion Painting on Canvas
Learn how one can paint a dandelion that is going to seed, the simple method! A bathe pouf is your secret software for this dandelion portray.
Supplies
Supplies:
- Easel
- 48 x24 canvas
- Wide paintbrush
- Liner paintbrush
- Small scruffy brush
- Shower pouf
- Paper towel
- Acrylic sealer spray matte end
- Command strips
Americana Acrylic Paints:
- Dark Chocolate
- Cadmium Yellow
- Bright Yellow
- Lemon Yellow
- Holly Green
- Festive Green
- Irish Moss
- Salem Blue
- Baby Blue
- Whispering Turquoise
- Warm White
Instructions
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I used a big paintbrush and painted the canvas with the completely different shades of inexperienced, mixing alongside the way in which, leaving the higher left facet unpainted. There’s no arduous guidelines right here, simply paint it the way you prefer it and mix it till you want the way in which it appears.
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Using the identical massive brush I added gentle blues and white (clouds) to the highest and blended in some yellows on the left. Again, mix, mix, mix till it makes you smile.
-
Next I added grass blades to the entrance of the canvas utilizing a protracted liner brush. Start from the underside and drag the closely loaded brush upward. I used all of the completely different shades of inexperienced.
-
I additionally used the liner brush to color the dandelion stem, positioning the flower to the left third of the canvas. Use the deal with finish so as to add the middle of the flower.
-
Take a small sq. of paper towel and press it immediately over the moist paint of the flower middle.
-
Use a brand new piece to take away extra paint from the stem. I did this as a result of the paint appeared too darkish and unnatural as is.
-
Adding the white is simple, however chances are you’ll need to apply on paper first earlier than making use of to your canvas. Squirt a beneficiant quantity of white paint onto some scratch paper. press the bathe pouf into the paint and swirl in round. Dab off extra onto a tender fabric or paper towel.
-
First blot the pouf onto the canvas. Afterward, gently flip the pouf whereas making use of it to the canvas to create the spherical look.
-
Cut a small piece of the pour and decide up somewhat white paint with it. Dab off the surplus and use it so as to add seed heads as in the event that they have been flying off of the dandelion.
-
Dip a small scruffy brush into white paint. Dab off all the surplus paint in order that it’s nearly dry. Now dab that over the seed heads you simply painted. This will give it a softer look.
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Use the liner brush so as to add the brown stems to the seed heads.
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Use the scruffy brush and yellow paint so as to add a subject of dandelions off to the correct. Use the bathe pour to softly add white sparingly excessive of the sector. You can mix with the scruffy brush till you might be proud of it. I blended with each yellow and white.
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Make positive it’s good and dry earlier than you spray on a pair coats of sealer and hold it. I used Command Strips to hold mine.
This publish initially appeared right here on Aug 28, 2015.
