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I’m back from a wonderful weekend getaway with three of my fellow mom friends. We enjoyed laughter (with a few snorts), good conversations (with no interruptions), cake (without a care about calories) and a few glasses of wine (with no whine from children!) It was heaven.
As promised, I finally have the tutorial for painting dandelion graphics on your wall.
I know some of you may be intimidated by painting something graphic on your walls. But, I’m hoping if I break it down for you it won’t look so hard.
Start by sketching out your design using chalk or pencil. I personally prefer chalk, but if your walls are too light you can use pencil.
From here on I’ll show you the design using black paint on white paper (because it will be easier for you to see.)
You will need a few different paint brushes. These are the ones I used:
Chose a contrasting paint color for your mural. For ours I used a mixture of 2 parts white ceiling paint mixed with 1 part of the wall color. But, you could use straight white or black for a more striking graphic.
Start by using the flat brush and paint the two stems first.
Next use your round brush or liner to make the lines on the dandelion head.
Lightly set the brush on the wall and drag it away from the center in a straight line.
Think of it like drawing a very large asterisk on steroids.
When you are done with the two heads they will look like this.
Next you will paint the seed for each fly away fairy (did you call them fairies as a kid?)
Gently press the round brush down to make each seed. Do not drag it.
Randomly make your seed heads at different distances and angles.
Try not to be too symmetrical. And be sure to paint more seeds closer to the flower and fewer as they blow further away.
Next take the liner brush and add a stem to all the seed.
Be careful not to use too much paint or too much pressure.
Make an asterisk on the end of each seed stem. Add extra arms until you like how it resembles a dandelion fairy! Keep in mind that these don’t have to be perfect.
They will be viewed from across the room. So, don’t stress out.
Add more “asterisks” around the head of the dandelion until it looks full.
Continue adding until your dandelion head is filled out.
Finish up by adding leaves to the underside of the dandelion. Use your liner or round brush to create an an elongated “S” shape.
Now step back and admire your work! If you really screw up you can always take some of your wall color and paint over your mistake.
Now you too can have a peaceful windblown dandelion mural on your walls.
What do you think? Will you try it?
Speaking of peaceful, Topsail Beach was very peaceful (despite a strong wind and cold temperatures.) Here are two of my favorite pictures from the weekend.
A Solo Flyer at Sunrise
One Lone Clam Shell
Oh thank you so much! I was indeed wondering how you had painted this so perfectly. This tutorial will help so much. I would love to do it on a large canvas. ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
SO pretty! You are so multi-talented!!
I didn't know you were here at Topsail! Next time let me know so we can meet up 🙂
These are beautiful! And yes, I'm intimidated and won't be trying it anytime soon! But it's fun to see you do it :).
Just stopping by to say thanks for the comment about my snowman. All I can say about your work is beautiful.
Oh, wow, wow, wow! I love this dandelion look on the wall…but I am not that brave! You did a fantastic job!
Love the mural. Jealous of beach trip.
Oh my goodness, I would never have the courage to try this, but wow, I'm so glad you do!
🙂
ButterYum
Looks so easy when you do it! But I don't think I am brave enough for this. But it sure looks gorgeous.
You make it look so easy! I would like to try this in my bathroom.
This is so sweet and a perfect tutorial…
Take care,
Lisa
Great tutorial. Wow, what a beautiful result. You are one talented lady!! 🙂
nice images…..
This is so beautiful! Thanks so much for the tutorial.
That was beautiful. You really give great directions.
what a wonderful tutorial! it looks very easy and came our so pretty!
I love this! I love little detailed projects where I can use my super thin brush. Hmm where can I put a dandelion… 🙂
This is beautiful and such a great tutorial! I have bookmarked this idea. 🙂
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That looks great and you have way more patience than me. Thanks for sharing the tutorial for those who may try it.
Those look amazing and it almost seems like I could do it…NOT!!! I am like Kim, not enough patience to make it look good! However, you make it look easy!
Way cute!
That's gorgeous! I can't draw AT ALL but I really feel I could do this with your fabulous directions! Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
I am impressed!! Seriously that is amazing!
-Rene
This is so pretty!! Thanks for posting a tute! I'd love for you to link up to my new linky party, Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!
LittleEme.blogspot.com
So lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Cristina from ohmyohme.com
Oh, that's beautiful. The painting and the beach pics! I love them both!
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Wow. I would never have the patience for this! You are amazing!
looks great I just might try that one if it looks crappy its just paint 🙂
What a wonderful tutorial! I love how it looks on your walls – subtle. But I also love the black on white too!
Would love for you to stop by this weekend and share it on Passion for Paint!
This paint effect is so pretty! You are definitely hand with an artist brush! 🙂 See you in a little over a week my friend.
Came across your blog from OnePrettyThing. Thank you for sharing. I find this inspirational. 🙂
This tutorial is AMAZING!!!! you did a terrific job. Thanks so much for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesdays. I am featuring this on my blog tonight!
Woohooo! I copied you, then linked you on my blog! Trust me, yours looks WAYYYY better than mine turned out, but I sure did appreciate your inspiration for a little DIY big wall art! Mad props!
Very pretty! I'm your newest follower. thanks for the tutorial ! 🙂
Love the dandelions! Your tutorial is AMAZING, I think I might be able to handle that! Love your blog, you are mighty talented girl!
Donna @ http://www.d-eatrunplay.blogspot.com
i love it!!! thanks for the tutorial!
I absolutely love this! I’m obsessed with doing this but I would like to do it on shower curtains. Any suggestions? I have you saved in may favorites! You are amazingly talented! Thanks for the many inspirations!
You should be able to do that as long as it is a fabric shower curtain. Just use fabric paint. If you are talking about a plastic liner, you might be able to paint with acrylic paint, but I’m not sure how it would hold up over the years.
Hi,
I am inspired! I just might have to try this dandelion graphic- and for someone with VERY limited artistic abilities, that’s a huge leap.
You mentioned Topsail Beach and it brought back memories. When I was 12yrs old, my family lived in Hampstead, NC for a year and we went to Topsail Beach all of the time. We’ve since relocated to the midwest. About 4 years ago, I took my daughters back and we rented a condo for the week right on the beach. It was lovely…. Sounds like you had a very peaceful break 🙂
I absolutely love this…I’m going to try this on canvas, I’m thinking 3 pieces…thanks for the great tutorial!
love the tutorial and your photography too.
your work is amazing.i like to try it.thanks 🙂
I absolutely love this!! Love taking pictures and I have a dandelion picture from 20+ years ago this reminds me of. My mind is racing of all the places I can paint this. A canvas is a definite yes. Thanks for the tutorial!!
So many thanks for this!
I’ve applied it on a chair and absolutely love it!
This is great. I am brave and I am going to try this. It looks so amazing. Thank you for the detailed instructions. That really helps to know step by step.
This seems so easy! I’m not an artist by any stretch, but I’ve got the brushes and the paint so I’m going to try this for a child’s growth measurement board. I’ve got this lovely lavender chalk paint and I’m wondering if it would be suitable for the dandelions? Should I or shouldn’t I use chalk paint for this? Thank you and thank you for the informative directions for free!! I’m just doing a little something special for my great nieces and nephew, and don’t have money to spend so having these directions for free is a blessing!