Just a quick update on the mural. I've started painting... but it's been a slow process with everything else I'm working around.
It's too big for me to take a nice pic.
I am having a blast painting it! Makes me feel like a little kid again!
Recently I read Acrylic Secrets by Gill Barron. It's got a lot of great tips and techniques in that have been helpful in this project. Check it out if you have some time.
My GoodReads review on it:
Excellent book! I've been painting for years (on and off) but still consider myself a novice, so I've benefited greatly going through this book. I'm working on a mural now and have already used some of the tips mentioned.
There is enough info to have you start (right from choosing the subject) and complete a painting without having to learn the hard way - i.e. avoiding errors and learning short cuts (or easier methods)
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone new to acrylics
5 stars
Oh wow! Ma sha Allah! So, how big is this thing??? :)
ReplyDeleteAs-salaamu'alaykum my dearest Fruitful Fusion!!
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely to see you.
Jazaki'Allahu khair for the comment and visit.
Oh.. erm..it's about 8.5 feet by 6 feet (if I remember correctly)...the room is not big enough for me to stand further and take the pic :/ .... let's hope once it's complete I figure something out :)
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Mashallah, this is just beautiful!! Now I'm tempted to try this...I had this little wall just at the entrance...hmm...let's see, ia! Jzk for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAssalaamu'alaykum wa rahmatullah
ReplyDeleteIt even looks awesome in a picture.. mashaAllah! I don't think I'd feel like a kid painting the way you do. Kids are allowed to paint outside the lines.. you, my friend, are not :). You're not even allowed to sneeze when you paint.. :D
I really do like the techniques you used so far, especially so with the cliff looks.. oh and the sea is pretty awesome too, mashaAllah :).
Truly, a masterpiece! (masha Allahu wa lillahil hamd!)
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
ReplyDeleteJazaki'Allahu khair to the both of you :)
haha... down2earthsmiles, if you try it out please let me know! I'd love to see how it turns out.
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Salaam! We really love the mural. Did you use acrylic paints on it? Can't wait for you to finish it. Please visit our blog auntie!
ReplyDeleteAs salamu alaykum dear Farhana, you every time amaze me with a new project!!! A BIGGGGG WOW. Maashaa'Allah what a creativity. Love from London, Maryam
ReplyDeleteAww.. I'm sorry my little crafty Muslimahs, insha'Allah I will visit.. I was busy the last few weeks. Yes these are acrylic paints :) .. I'm planning to finish it by the end of the month (I really need to set a due date, or I'll never get it done).
ReplyDeleteWa'alaykum as-salaam my dearest Maryam, you're just toooo sweet, tabarak'Allah.
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As'salaamualaikum Farhana!
ReplyDeletePretty painting! At first there I thought it was the Great Wall of China! Is it? :D
Wa'alaykum as-salaam dearest Hajar,
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for the comment.
LOL@the great wall of china, let me tell you - I NEED to get this done, it's taking up way too much room in the house, and right now I have new clients who need illustrations done! :/
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