How to Paint a Sunflower Using 3D Paint and Watercolor

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6-07-2017, 21:38
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A sunflower is a summer staple which never fails to grab our attention. It looms large above other garden plants and its yellow, radiating petals reminds us of the sun. It is one of the easiest flowers to draw because it is circular with a fat stem and heart shaped leaves. This project requires a few easily accessible, cheap supplies and can be done with a group or alone.

Steps

  1. Get your supplies together.  You will need a piece of 140 lb. watercolor paper, a pencil, a set of watercolors, brushes for watercolors, a water container and tissues for spills, etc.
  2. Look at the craft or discount store for Puff Paint.  It comes in all colors, but black is what is used here.  An alternative is to buy dollar store white glue and tint it using black acrylic craft paint.
  3. Look at sunflowers.  If actual ones aren't in season, look at a silk or artificial one.  Go online for pictures, search for sunflower themed gift bags or wall paper border.
  4. Use practice paper to draw sunflowers.  They are two circles, the center one is filled with brown seeds and the outer one is petals, either one or two rows.
  5. Decide whether you want to do a realistic or cartoon style sunflower.
  6. On good paper, sketch your sunflower. Draw until you are satisfied with the results
  7. Go over the lines with puff paint.  Shake the bottle well.   On a piece of scrap paper, test how the paint works, how much pressure you need to apply, etc.
  8. Alternatively, draw directly on your good paper using the bottle as your drawing medium.  Free drawing is not only fun, it brings a sense of spontaneity to the artwork.  Either approach is fine.  Allow the drawing to dry thoroughly.  Use a hair dryer or fan to hasten the drying time.
  9. Wet the watercolor pads and wait a few minutes.  Paint your sunflower.  The petals come in a number of colors ranging from pale yellow to maroon and rust, but the centers are usually shades of brown.  The stem and leaves are deep, rich green.
  10. Add a background if you wish.  Paint a sky, the sun, grass or garden soil, any number of flying creatures, butterflies, dragon flies, bees, lady bugs, etc.  Let your imagination soar.
  11. Enjoy your painting for a long time to come.  This sunflower can give you confidence to try another painting of a different flower.   If you used Puff Paint, tackle designing a t-shirt.
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