How to Paint a Sunflower on a Wall
Wall paint does not have to be one simple color. In fact, paint is one way to make a big impact in a small space. Painting a design, such as a flower, will add a graphic and decorative element to a room. Many people love sunflowers, and they are one of the simplest flowers to paint. Even if you are not a skilled artist, you can use your own creativity to create a sunflower display that will wow your guests. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Painter's tape
- Roller
- Paintbrush
- Brown, yellow, black and green paint
- Thin-tipped paintbrush
- Projector (optional)
- Pink, blue or red paint (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the wall surface. Wipe away any dirt or stains with warm, clean water and a soft sponge. Tape off any areas you do not want to paint, such as baseboards, molding and outlet covers. Allow the wall to dry before you begin.
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Paint a base design on the wall. You may choose to paint the wall one solid color, or create a design such as stripes to serve as the backdrop for the sunflower design. Consider using contrasting colors to offset the yellow of the sunflower, such as pink, blue, red or even black. Paint with a roller using a wide "V" shapes. Catch any drips with a paintbrush.
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Sketch the shape of the sunflower with pencil. Start by drawing a circle for the center. Around the circle, draw long, thin petals. Finish with a stem and leaves. If you are uncomfortable drawing your design by hand, project the image onto the wall with a projector.
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Fill in the sketched lines with paint. Paint layer by layer, allowing time for the paint to dry between layers. For example, fill in the center circle with brown paint before you add the yellow petals. Once these layers have dried, add detailing with black paint and a thin paintbrush.
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