How to Paint a Lady Bug

Create a cute, crawly critter! Painting a ladybug is fun and easy for all ages. Paint an adorable masterpiece on a wall, canvas, ceramic, rocks, wood or a paper cards. A ladybug is the perfect touch for a little girl's bedroom, birthday party, garden or simply a beautiful painting to frame.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Paints
• Paint brushes (variety of sizes)
• Picture of lady bug
• Canvas of ceramic, paper or rock
• Pencil or chalk

1. Chose where you are going to paint your ladybug.
2. Select colors. A traditional ladybug is black and white, but get creative with a world of imagination and possibilities for your ladybug. Make her original and pick colors that will match your room, garden area, portrait, or party accessories.
3. Find a picture of a ladybug for inspiration. This can be a picture of a real lady bug or a jpg of one that is "cartoonish".
4. Sketch the shape of the ladybug's body and head with a pencil or chalk.
5. Take paint brush and apply paint to the penciled sketch.
6. Add details such as spots, antennae or eyes with a smaller detail paintbrush.
7. Enjoy your beautiful creation or give it as a gift.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are painting on a rock, find a rock that is proportional in size as an oval or circle.
• If you are painting on a canvas or card, be sure to have supplies ready.
• For a ceramic project, look for a white mug, plate or pot and paint your ladybug with ceramic paints. Cook the mug or ceramic in the oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Allow ceramic to cool, then test paint to make sure that the paint is fully "cooked".