{"id":32329,"date":"2020-01-02T12:59:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T12:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marikamorettidesigns.com\/?p=32329"},"modified":"2021-03-26T09:07:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T09:07:55","slug":"decorative-painting-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marikamorettidesigns.com\/en\/decorative-painting\/decorative-painting-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorative Painting for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ok, yes\u2026 I have to admit\u2026when I go to IKEA, I don\u2019t know where the no-purchase exit is!!! I like buying inexpensive things that I can decorate and use for a gift or just for my home d\u00e9cor.
I love the warm colors of fall, and I loooooove painting fall designs, so I decided to paint a pumpkin. Since I like patchwork too, but I am terrible in sewing, I told to myself\u2026 ok let\u2019s paint a patchwork style pumpkin\u2026. How??? But with the Decorative Painting technique of course!!!
So, like for other designs, this is another gift for you\u2026 a Free Pattern<\/a> with a project on Decorative Painting<\/a> for beginners!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a very easy project that I painted on a wood board bought from IKEA; there are few colors needed, so it\u2019s perfect for Decorative Painting beginners or if you want to learn the basic technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I used all acrylic paints by DecoArt Americana<\/a>, because I think they are the best in terms of coverage and long-lasting quality. I also had two new products to try: one color of the DecoArt Chalky Finish<\/a> line and one of the DecoArt Vintage Effects<\/a> line, and I actually loved them both!!! (product review here)
I also used a \u201csecret ingredient\u201d to make a specific effect\u2026 but you will have to read the instructions to find out what it is! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Maybe at this point you might be thinking: \u201cok, but I have never painted\u2026 I don\u2019t know anything about Decorative Painting and acrylics\u2026\u201d<\/p>No problem!<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

On my YouTube<\/a> channel there are some video tutorials<\/strong> where I will show you exactly what you need to do, for example how to make floats for shading<\/a> or highlighting!
Ok, I have to tell you though\u2026 painting, like many other creative hobbies, needs practice\u2026 so don\u2019t get frustrated or discouraged\u2026 just keep on practicing and try again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, however, I am here to help you out, so just get in touch<\/a> with me if you have troubles!!!
I hope you will enjoy painting this design!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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