Stenciling
Stencilling, which may be summarised as the process of tracing drawings, forms, symbols, or letters from a stencil, is both quite simple and uncomplicated. You can buy stencils depicting anything from floral arrangements and calligraphy to animals and astrological items; in addition, you can make your own stencils out of stiff poster board or cardboard by using a craft knife. However, the design options for this common practise are virtually limitless due to the fact that you can purchase a wide variety of stencils.
You have the option of either tracing the picture with a pencil or painting straight from the stencil. To paint directly from the stencil, attach the stencil to the wall or surface you will be painting on using painters tape and then hold it in place to make sure it is secure. Then, apply your paint in a circular motion, taking care not to apply an excessive amount of paint close to the margins of the canvas. After you have completed the task, you can easily remove the tape and the stencil. Voila!
Stippling
Stippling, which is one of the most common methods for creating murals, enables you to easily produce detail in big areas, such as a field of flowers or a reflected effect on a lake or pond. This makes stippling one of the most popular mural techniques. Once the foundation colour is dried, you may add depth and dimension to the painting by using various colours or variations of the original colour. This can be done after the base colour has been applied. The technique of stippling involves applying dry paint with a stippling brush to wet paint, followed by the addition of other colours to finish a new layer on top of the undercoat.
Sponging
The use of sponging is good for generating a feeling of texture or depth, and it works particularly well for things like leaves, clouds, water, and landscapes. This method is a straightforward approach to provide colour to a broad area while simultaneously producing an engaging visual effect. It is possible to do this by making use of a wet sponge that has been briefly dipped in paint. Before applying the paint to the wall, consider wiping the sponge on some paper towels to remove part of the paint first. An excessive amount of paint will ruin the appearance.
Antiquing
You could want to give your mural an aged appearance in addition to using other approaches. Choose an old-fashioned hue, such as rust or sienna, to combine with an acrylic glazing media in order to create the impression of an older time period. To get the desired effect, you will need a ratio of four parts glaze to one component colour. It should be brushed over the mural, and then cheesecloth should be used to disperse it uniformly. Additionally, darker features should be added to the mural’s borders and corners.
Glazing
Add a thinning agent to your paint, such as an acrylic medium, to get the desired effect of having your paint seem translucent. The undercoat of paint can be seen through the glaze, which also adds some shade and texture to the painting.