How to Do Window Art

Use this technique if you want your artwork to be viewed from indoors (ie, you're painting a scene as the background for an indoor party. , Plan your painting carefully., Use acrylic paint or ProArt Tempera (add a little bit of dish soap to it, it...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Use this technique if you want your artwork to be viewed from indoors (ie

    Most window painters use a Stabilo "All" pencil, which has a waxy "lead".

    It is water soluble and can be wiped clean with water.

    If you use a white one (they come in a variety of colors), you will easily be able to see it to paint as the glass is considered a black field, but once you have finished your picture, the viewer will barely notice any white lines that don't dissolve in your paint.

    You'll have to plan out each layer that is to be painted on, as the foreground will have to be painted first
    - this requires thought, because you may want to leave certain areas open so that the background colors can come through. , to apply your first layer (the foreground details). , When it is completely dry, apply the next one. ,
  2. Step 2: you're painting a scene as the background for an indoor party.

  3. Step 3: Plan your painting carefully.

  4. Step 4: Use acrylic paint or ProArt Tempera (add a little bit of dish soap to it

  5. Step 5: it will stick better and go on smoother!)

  6. Step 6: Wait for this layer to dry.

  7. Step 7: Repeat these steps until your scene is finished.

Detailed Guide

Most window painters use a Stabilo "All" pencil, which has a waxy "lead".

It is water soluble and can be wiped clean with water.

If you use a white one (they come in a variety of colors), you will easily be able to see it to paint as the glass is considered a black field, but once you have finished your picture, the viewer will barely notice any white lines that don't dissolve in your paint.

You'll have to plan out each layer that is to be painted on, as the foreground will have to be painted first
- this requires thought, because you may want to leave certain areas open so that the background colors can come through. , to apply your first layer (the foreground details). , When it is completely dry, apply the next one. ,

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