The sun is shining, let’s get painting!
Holidays like Easter is just another excuse to paint yourself a useful little bowl. Try out the blue cobalt paints. Fun!
Super simple. This tutorial will take you through step by step on each element drawn. All elements you can draw without a template. Try out on paper at first if you are unsure.
Materials:
Plate
Porcelain Pen
1. Paint little petals turning the plate as you go.
2. Paint a second layer of petals
4. Draw the first little row of circle elements.
5. Draw the second row. And the little rim around the circle. Done!
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