Tada!
I'll give you time to gasp, have your jaw drop in appreciation and then stand up to give us the ovation we deserve. I am all out of proportion thrilled with how this wall turned out. It is officially the new happiest place in our home.
Ok, on to logistics. I used Liquitex Acrylic paint mixed with Liquitex Matte Medium (1:1). The medium reduces glare and reduces the appearance of brush strokes. THO helped with mixing colors (The Yep was a pain to get right), he has a good eye for that. I painted the figures, then set up the projector again and went over the outlines one more time with the Black Sharpie Brush Tip. All the shading is also done with the same sharpie. Oh, and I don't think you can tell from the picture but not everything in that mural is painted on to the wall. The balloon is actually made of foam sheet. I projected on to pink and yellow foam sheet to get the outline and the shading done, then cut out the pieces from the sheet. THO stuck them in place with command strips.
THO has assembled the crib, the crib mattress has arrived (no sheets yet though). THO also put in the closet organization system and is working on hanging bookshelves as I type. We're close to the finish line (and one month away from the official baby arrival date). Part 5 will have it all, I promise.
I'll give you time to gasp, have your jaw drop in appreciation and then stand up to give us the ovation we deserve. I am all out of proportion thrilled with how this wall turned out. It is officially the new happiest place in our home.
Ok, on to logistics. I used Liquitex Acrylic paint mixed with Liquitex Matte Medium (1:1). The medium reduces glare and reduces the appearance of brush strokes. THO helped with mixing colors (The Yep was a pain to get right), he has a good eye for that. I painted the figures, then set up the projector again and went over the outlines one more time with the Black Sharpie Brush Tip. All the shading is also done with the same sharpie. Oh, and I don't think you can tell from the picture but not everything in that mural is painted on to the wall. The balloon is actually made of foam sheet. I projected on to pink and yellow foam sheet to get the outline and the shading done, then cut out the pieces from the sheet. THO stuck them in place with command strips.
THO has assembled the crib, the crib mattress has arrived (no sheets yet though). THO also put in the closet organization system and is working on hanging bookshelves as I type. We're close to the finish line (and one month away from the official baby arrival date). Part 5 will have it all, I promise.
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