Ways To Achieve Beautiful Pottery Painting

By Mark Bell


Decorating your pot is fun and exciting. You do not only plant, but also you enjoyed customizing it according to your desired decorations. It does not require a specific professional skill to be creative. Ordinary creativity is enough. Here are some interesting things about pottery painting IL.

My friend, Lucy, is a housewife. When her husband is not around, she loves to customize her home. She spends most of the time redecorating the curtains and rearranging the furniture. Most things that she own are made of recycled materials. Her creativity killed her boredom at home.

One time, she decides to plant a flower garden in front of her house to lessen her idle hours. So, she brought me with her to shop for pots of different sizes and shapes. However, she had a hard time customizing these objects that would make them look more interesting. She does not have any idea on how to start. So, she did some research on some simple and achievable pottery art ideas.

What my mother did is she bought brushes of different sizes to draw the shapes. She also bought acrylic paint to prevent the material from being washed away with water. She prepared a bunch of cotton swabs and foam brushes for a more detailed painting. However, she only has limited ideas about art.

After a doing a few research, she discovered that it is not good to use monotonous colors. For example, color green will add to the dullness of its image since the plant leaves are already green. Another shade which is not advisable to use is brown. The soil is already brown, so you should not use it unless you want your pot to look like it is a part of a stem and soil. Before anything else, she never missed the process of removing the dirt from the pot.

Do not forget to clear your pot from dirt to make the painting process smoother and cleaner. You make soak it in warm water and scrub it gently with a hard brush. Let the whole surface of the pot dry before starting to apply paint. Next, cover it with base coat before applying the other shades. Otherwise, it would look messy.

At first, she applied a base color of white, followed by the combination of yellow, orange and blue. Proper brush stroking must be learned. This skill is achieved through practice. Doing abstract painting appears more artistic than the concrete images. Just make sure to do it smoothly and correctly.

Another unique suggestion is to demonstrate the beauty of the night sky. She applied the base color of dark blue on the second pot. After drying it off, she blended it with light blue and gray and added the stars and moon. Silver and white are perfect color for the galactic images since it contrasts with the dark background. Achieving a good art needs your patience and effort. Learn how to think beyond the box.

This activity will take away your boredom. Aside from being challenging, it is also worth your time and money. It would not only beautify your house, but it also teaches you on how to unlock your inner artist. This achievement of yours is worth bragging. I wish you good luck on your newly decorated garden.




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