Laura M. Johnson
Mural Artist
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How to
Make Spray Paint Stencils
Spray paint pictures of stencils range from simple hearts or circles to complex city scenes or realistic portraits. Homeowners may make spray paint stencils to liven up an old piece of furniture or create a border in a r...
How to
Hydro Dip
Hydro dipping is all the rage, and a super fun way to decorate your stuff with amazing designs. From water bottles, to tennis shoes, to skateboards, hydro dipping can give your favorite items a vibrant swirl of color tha...
How to Make a Peach Color
When you’re working on an art project and you need the perfect shade of peach, making it yourself is your best option. Whether you’re working on someone’s skin tone or adding peaches to a fruit tree, blending your ...
How to
Use Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor pencils can help you create beautiful watercolor works of art without having to use paints. Draw with your pencils on watercolor paper or thick papers that will hold water. You can then apply water by brushing...
How to
Venetian Plaster
Venetian plaster has been used for hundreds of years and has never gone out of style. This may be due to the deep, glossy marble effect that it creates, which helps create unique and stunning rooms. Applying Venetian pla...
How to
Become a Famous Artist
Your dream of becoming a famous artist may not be as far-fetched as it might seem: child prodigy Sir John Everett Millais was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and won a silver medal at the Society of A...
How to Build Paper or Plastic Stencils
Making your own stencils allows you to decorate all kinds of surfaces with images that are distinctively you. Whether you want to embrace stenciling as a hobby or simply create a single design for a specific project, th...
How to
Use Sandpaper
Sandpaper is an essential tool in woodworking and other crafts. Using sandpaper properly will give you a polished, smooth surface that is ready for paint or stain, while using it improperly can leave your wood full of sc...
How to
Stop Knots from Showing Through Paint
Most of the time, a regular primer will help you cover knots in pieces of wood before painting. However, certain softwoods and newly cut woodwork have natural oils and resins that may bleed through wood knots after they�...
How to
Cover Pine Wood Knots
Much of the appeal of softwoods like pine lie in their beautiful grain, which often includes knots and other attractive natural features. Too many knots, however, can take away from the presentation of a given surface. S...
How to
Make Geometric Art
Geometric art is a great way to make an aesthetic art piece, and you can do it no matter how much experience you have! You can make geometric art using Photoshop and Illustrator, or drawing, painting, or sculpting! Use p...
How to
Make Airbrush Stencils
Airbrushing is a unique art form that allows artists to paint without using a brush. Many artists use stencils as a base for their designs. Once you've made an image you'd like to airbrush, you can create a simple stenci...
How to
Make a 3D Painting
You may have seen 3D paintings that looked like an object was actually coming up out of the surface of the drawing. This style of art, known as anamorphosis, is thought to be an ancient technique. However, in recent year...
How to
Spray Paint Art
Spray paint is a fun, flexible medium that can create beautiful and expressive works of art. If you’d like to try making your own piece of art, first choose a safe, well-ventilated area to work. Try making a planetary ...
The Best Way to Paint Stone So It Lasts
Taking on a DIY stone painting project? We’ve got you covered A new coat of paint can be a great way to breathe some new life into your old home, even if your walls are made of stone. In this article, we'll teach you ...
How to
Paint Sheetrock
Sheetrock, also known as drywall, is a type of plaster surface used to provide a durable and sturdy surface for interior and exterior walls. It is usually installed with glue or screws, and, after installation, finished ...
