How to Paint a Grass Mural

Grass murals can be as simple or as complex as desired.

Murals make any room in a house come alive with creative images from nature or the imagination. One possibility for a simple mural is a basic landscape with grass. For those desiring an additional challenge, consider adding items such as people, plants or insects.

Things You'll Need

• String Compass
• Green paint, three to four tones
• Paint brushes, including sponges and hair brushes
• Paints for complementary images

Instructions

1. Determine the overall shape for the mural.

2. Create guide borders on the wall. Use a string compass to plot out your horizon. If you are creating hills with grass, form the diagonals with a focal point on the wall with the string compass.

3. Begin painting. Paint the grass that is meant to appear close lighter than the grass that is meant to appear far away. Initially paint a straight edge on the grass. Next, use a sponge brush to "fluff" up the top of the grass. Finally, paint some occasional strands in a slightly lighter shade to blend into the fluffed section.

4. Once the grass is finished, create additional images such as the sun or clouds. For an additional dimension, consider using felt to create trees and animals.

References

• "Creative Kids' Murals You Can Paint"; Suzanne Whitaker; 2006.