How to Paint Flowers on Your Shadow Box -VLOG
Shadow boxes are a fantastic way to showcase creativity, and adding hand-painted flowers can make them even more beautiful and personalized. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through simple techniques to paint flowers on your shadow boxes, whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter. Shadow box Kits that have these fun flowers include: Up up and away, Dragonfly, Butterfly, and Highland Heifer.
Why Use This Technique?
Incorporating colour blending into your artwork helps:
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Create realistic depth and dimension
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Differentiate between various surfaces (petals and leaves)
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Enhance the overall visual appeal of your piece
Pro Tips for Achieving WOW Results:
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Adding water can help to blend the colours together.
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Dabbing paint to the petals helps to blend your colors
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Take breaks and review your work with fresh eyes to catch any inconsistencies.
Watch the Full Tutorial!
Check out the video to see these techniques in action. Try them out and let us know how yours turn out!
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