Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Monster Truck Mural WIP

Nicholas is the name of the lucky 6 year old boy who will have this monster truck on his bedroom wall "tearing things up".  I was able to transfer the image onto the wall fairly quickly, so I began painting last night.  The wall was prepped and painted with a fresh coat of paint earlier this week, which allowed my acrylics to go on very smoothly.  I haven't painted a mural in some time.  It really is a stark change from the watercolors and a bit easier to work with.....because I know what the paint is going to do.

I was able to get a majority of the black areas painted and still have quite a bit more to accomplish before I can call it finished.  It's current state is still very flat and one dimensional.  Once it is complete it will be more three dimensional.

3 comments:

  1. Oh wow. The young client is going to be over the moon.

    I can't wait to see this finished Gretchen. Watching for the next update.
    I would be so scared painting on a wall.

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  2. This is going to look awesome! I remember going to the monster truck shows on Long Island with my boys and they loved them. Am looking forward to your finished mural!
    Sheryl

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  3. Thank you ladies! I think Nick will definitely be "over the moon" as you said, Dors.
    Sheryl...I have a 5 year old who would love to go to one of the monster truck shows. We just always seem to be out of town when they come. Maybe someday!

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