Mural painting is one of the oldest art forms.
Painting a mural in your kid's bedroom can be a great way to introduce art to children and add to the aesthetic feel of a room. Mural painting dates back roughly 30,000 years, according to Short North Gazette, to the cave paintings in places like Lascaux, France. The types of paint used over the years have changed drastically. Some mural painters recommend using artist-quality acrylic paints which can be expensive in large quantities, but you can use interior latex paint for murals indoors.
Instructions
1. Use the scissors to cut one piece of paper so that it is roughly 1/12 the size of the wall. For example if your wall is 12 feet by 8 feet, your paper would be 12 inches by 8 inches. Use your tape measure to measure the wall and your ruler and pencil to measure and mark your paper.
2. Draw a grid on your piece of paper with lines 1 inch apart pencil and ruler.
3. Sketch the drawing for your mural on your paper. It does not have to be overly detailed.
4. Clean any oil, wax or debris from the wall using dish soap, water and a rag. Allow to dry.
5. Use painter's tape to tape off any areas on or near your wall that you do not want to get paint on, and cover the flooring in front of the wall with your drop cloth. Pay particular attention to corners with other walls and the ceiling.
6. Draw a grid on the wall using your yard stick and pencil with lines 1 foot apart. This will create a larger grid that is the same scale as your paper.
7. Sketch your drawing on your wall with your pencil using sketch as a reference. This makes creating a large sketch much easier than trying to free-hand it straight on the wall.
8. Mix your first paint color using either your paint trays or plastic cups; either one will work. You may not need to mix paint if you obtain the specific colors you want.
9. Paint in the areas necessary using your first color and size-appropriate paint brush (the bigger the area, the bigger the brush). It is okay to bleed the colors at the edges if you want.
10. Mix your next color and paint on your mural accordingly. If you are layering color in thin layers (also known as glazes), make sure your existing paint layers are dry before continuing in order to prevent the unwanted mixing of colors.
11. Mix any remaining colors necessary and apply them to accordingly. Remember to always use a clean brush and tray or cup for each color.
12. Clean all your brushes with soap and water when finished. Dispose of your paint trays or cups in the trash and remove all the painter's tape.
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