Stencil Techniques and Tips

By 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.

Tips for Adding Details to Leaves

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.

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.

Create Artwork with Shadows and Highlights

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 Paint Stencils

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.

Craft Tools for Professional Results

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.

Tips and Techniques for Professional Results

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.

Techniques for Avoiding and Correcting Mistakes

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.

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