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9 Awesome art ideas and drawing tips

In the evergreen world of plant enthusiasts, cultivating a thriving and vibrant garden is a pursuit that transcends mere hobbyism. However, the path to a flourishing garden isn’t always a bed of roses. It demands a nuanced understanding of plants, a pinch of creativity, and a sprinkle of innovative techniques. In this creative guide, we delve into a treasure trove of gardening tips and growing hacks that are destined to transform your botanical haven into a lush and awe-inspiring sanctuary.

1. Rainbow shadows

Things you’ll need:

  • Eyeshadow of different colors
  • A paper with a drawing of your preference
  • A paper with a silhouette of the drawing

How to do it:

  • Place the silhouette on the drawing
  • Carve the eyeshadows with the help of a sharp element
  • Apply the shadow dust on the paper and spread with your fingers
  • Remove the silhouette from the paper

2. String flower painting

Things you’ll need:

  • A String
  • Yellow and green paint
  • A canvas

How to do it:

  • Soak the string with yellow paint on the top and green paint on the bottom
  • Put the string on the canvas, making the shape of an S
  • Pull the string down the canvas

3. Colorful vase

Things you’ll need:

  • A container with water
  • Nail polish of different colors
  • A flower vase

How to do it:

  • Pour the nail polish on to the water, one by one, making irregular lines
  • Soak the vase in the water with the polish
  • Take the vase out and let it dry

4. Cute paint footprint

Welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world is a joyous occasion that calls for a celebration filled with whimsical charm. That’s why incorporating personalized touches is a great way to infuse the event with a touch of nostalgia.

For example, you can decorate or welcome the attendees with baby footprint cards, like this.

How to do it:

  • Pour some paint on a disposable plate
  • Place your fist laterally on the paint until it’s all covered by the paint
  • Stamp the fist on a paper for the sole of the foot
  • Paint the toes with your fingerprints

5. Double marker

For this hack, you’ll need a felt pen and a cutter:

  • Make cuts to the point of the pen, creating peaks

Use it to draw beautiful waves on your artwork pieces. It could make a curly hair on a drawing of a woman or cool curls on an abstract drawing.

6. Triple collage painting

Painting a triple collage canvas offers a unique and visually captivating way to express your creativity. Begin by selecting a harmonious color palette that ties the three canvases together.

Things you’ll need:

  • A shovel
  • Paints of your preferred colors

How to do it:

  • Place the canvases on the ground, at different heights
  • Pour the paint into the shovel, one color on top of the other
  • Spread the paint on the canvases, drawing a continuous path over the three of them

7. Contemporary spray-painting

For this painting, you’ll need:

  • A canvas
  • Spray paint of different colors
  • Spray bottle with water
  • A painting knife
  • Oil paint

How to do it:

  • Spray one of the colors on the first third of the canvas
  • Spray another color below that first color
  • Spray white to make a division between the first two colors
  • Using the knife, apply dots of oil paint on the white
  • Spray water on the paint dots and let it run down

8. Spinning painting

Things you’ll need:

  • Paint of different colors
  • A cup
  • A canvas
  • Four forks

How to do it:

  • Pour the paint into the cup, one on top of the other
  • Place the four forks on the canvas, making a circle with their tines
  • Pour the paint on to the canvas, in the middle of the forks circle
  • Remove the forks and spin the canvas, letting some of the paint out
  • Let it dry

9. Leafy painting

Things you’ll need:

  • Tree leaves of different sizes
  • A black canvas
  • Green paint of different tones
  • Black paint
  • Brushes

How to do it:

  • Paint the back of a leaf with the green paint, spreading several tones
  • Stamp the leaf on the canvas and repeat with the other leaves until the canvas is full
  • With the black painting, draw the edges of some of the leaves

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