How to Paint a Sunflower Using 3D Paint and Watercolor
Get your supplies together., Look at the craft or discount store for Puff Paint., Look at sunflowers., Use practice paper to draw sunflowers., Decide whether you want to do a realistic or cartoon style sunflower. , On good paper, sketch your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get your supplies together.
You will need a piece of 140 lb. watercolor paper, a pencil, a set of watercolors, brushes for watercolors, a water container and tissues for spills, etc. -
Step 2: Look at the craft or discount store for Puff Paint.
It comes in all colors, but black is what is used here. An alternative is to buy dollar store white glue and tint it using black acrylic craft paint. , If actual ones aren't in season, look at a silk or artificial one. Go online for pictures, search for sunflower themed gift bags or wall paper border. , They are two circles, the center one is filled with brown seeds and the outer one is petals, either one or two rows. ,, Draw until you are satisfied with the results , Shake the bottle well. On a piece of scrap paper, test how the paint works, how much pressure you need to apply, etc. , Free drawing is not only fun, it brings a sense of spontaneity to the artwork. Either approach is fine. Allow the drawing to dry thoroughly. Use a hair dryer or fan to hasten the drying time. , Paint your sunflower. The petals come in a number of colors ranging from pale yellow to maroon and rust, but the centers are usually shades of brown. The stem and leaves are deep, rich green. , Paint a sky, the sun, grass or garden soil, any number of flying creatures, butterflies, dragon flies, bees, lady bugs, etc. Let your imagination soar., This sunflower can give you confidence to try another painting of a different flower. If you used Puff Paint, tackle designing a t-shirt. -
Step 3: Look at sunflowers.
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Step 4: Use practice paper to draw sunflowers.
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Step 5: Decide whether you want to do a realistic or cartoon style sunflower.
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Step 6: On good paper
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Step 7: sketch your sunflower.
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Step 8: Go over the lines with puff paint.
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Step 9: Alternatively
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Step 10: draw directly on your good paper using the bottle as your drawing medium.
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Step 11: Wet the watercolor pads and wait a few minutes.
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Step 12: Add a background if you wish.
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Step 13: Enjoy your painting for a long time to come.
Detailed Guide
You will need a piece of 140 lb. watercolor paper, a pencil, a set of watercolors, brushes for watercolors, a water container and tissues for spills, etc.
It comes in all colors, but black is what is used here. An alternative is to buy dollar store white glue and tint it using black acrylic craft paint. , If actual ones aren't in season, look at a silk or artificial one. Go online for pictures, search for sunflower themed gift bags or wall paper border. , They are two circles, the center one is filled with brown seeds and the outer one is petals, either one or two rows. ,, Draw until you are satisfied with the results , Shake the bottle well. On a piece of scrap paper, test how the paint works, how much pressure you need to apply, etc. , Free drawing is not only fun, it brings a sense of spontaneity to the artwork. Either approach is fine. Allow the drawing to dry thoroughly. Use a hair dryer or fan to hasten the drying time. , Paint your sunflower. The petals come in a number of colors ranging from pale yellow to maroon and rust, but the centers are usually shades of brown. The stem and leaves are deep, rich green. , Paint a sky, the sun, grass or garden soil, any number of flying creatures, butterflies, dragon flies, bees, lady bugs, etc. Let your imagination soar., This sunflower can give you confidence to try another painting of a different flower. If you used Puff Paint, tackle designing a t-shirt.
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