Stencil Techniques and TipsBy now you should know how to stencil. But you want to take your painting to a higher level. You want your painting to look more natural, like it was put there with an artist’s brush. Well, I put together some of the techniques that I use to create a hand painted effect. I hope you find them useful.
Want to know a great way to add interest and life to your painting? Take the two basic techniques for applying paint - stippling and swirling – and use with two or more paint colors to create, texture, shadows, faux finishes and much more. Here is a great article with all the details and some great illustrations to demonstrate how to use basic techniques with some new twists.
A Technique to Help You Make the Right Color Choices
Choosing the right colors is very important. It’s not just a matter of pulling a couple of paint bottles off a shelf. You really have a lot to consider. How will the colors look together? Will they clash with the background? Should you have a distinct contrast between colors or just a subtle difference? Ah-ha! So, you didn’t think about all this. Well, I put together some great tips and hints about what you need to consider when choosing paint colors plus a
technique to help you make the right color choices.
Ivy, grapes with leaves and flower stencils are the most popular. Here are some great tips for adding details to a
Leaf Stencil for a more realistic look.
A Great Tip for Making Eyes Look Alive
So your painting has eyes and it’s looking back at you? But it’s not giving you that warm feeling like when you look in a puppy’s face? I have a couple of great ways to add life to the eyes on your painting. Here is a great
Tip for Making Eyes Look Alive.
Highlights and shadows are a great way to put a realistic effect to your painted image. Remember that the definition of a stencil is to produce an exact image with every use. But that's just simply boring. Add the hand painted look to your
Artwork with Shadows and Highlights.
Spray paints create a smooth, even finish of color without the lines or splotches that a brush or sponge may leave. If this is what you are trying to achieve there is a lot you need to know because as easy as it is to spray paint from a can, it’s not so easy to get good results. If you are looking for information on using
spray paint
stencils, then click here for all you need to know. This page includes some great tips and hints for completing a successful spray painting project.
It’s essential to have the right tools for the job. There is nothing more frustrating than working hard on a project only to have it ruined because you used the wrong kind of brush. Here is a detailed discussion on
Craft Tools and how you can benefit from their use.
As you find more and more uses for your skills you will run into some situations where you need a little extra help. I wanted to share some advanced techniques and tips with you so that when you find yourself in a tight spot you know how to get the job done. Here are some
Techniques for Professional Results.
It’s frustrating and aggravating when after all the work, there’s a problem. Don’t let it discourage you. There are ways to avoid the usual things that go wrong and a few ways to fix them after the fact. I put together a list of
Techniques for Avoiding and Correcting Mistakes.
Below is a sample of the design books that we offer. These books include the stencils used as examples on this page. Each book will come to you as a downloadable pdf file in your e-mail. Just check your e-mail after purchase for the link to connect to your file and print or save. It's that easy! All designs can be adjusted to fit your project size. Instructions are included. Pages are 8.5” x 11”.
Zoo Babies: Stencils for a Nursery
This collection includes 7 designs- an Elephant, a Giraffe, a Hippo, a Lion, a Monkey, a Tiger and a Zebra. This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages. Price: $9.95
This collection includes 7 designs- Royal Carriage, Knight in Shining Armor, Castle, Dragon, Sceptre, Tiara and Pillow plus the word "Princess." This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages. Price: $9.95
This collection includes 4 designs- a Wine Glass, a Chianti Bottle, a Wine Bottle and a Bunch of Grapes with Leaves. This purchase is of a PDF file with 31 pages. Price: $9.95
Do you like the designs featured above? Well, you can find them and many others at
Designs From Penny
. It's a great place to look for a unique design and they can even email your selection to you so that you can get your project under way quickly.
Hey wait... I have a great 3-D Art video tutorial that I know you'll love. Ever wonder how you can create a clean 3-D raised image? Well, here are a couple of talented ladies to show you how plus a few more ideas for decorating the designs. I hope that now you have some great ideas. You are only limited by your own imagination (and I know there is no limit there).
So go get ‘em and Happy Stenciling!
Penny
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