Add a bold pops of color to home décor with these neon birds painted on velvet with Americana Multi-Surface Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

• stencil brush
• stretched canvas
• black velvet
• staple gun and staples

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Assemble the artboard by stretching a piece of black velvet fabric around a standard artist’s canvas and stapling in place. Position the bird portion of the Urban Ink Spirited stencil in the upper left corner.

2. Using a stencil brush, paint the stencil onto the velvet with Cotton Ball.

3. Apply a second coat of Cotton Ball and remove the stencil.

4. Gently wash and dry the stencil. Flip the stencil over and position the bird portion on the bottom right corner of the artboard.

5. Using a stencil brush, paint the stencil onto the velvet with Cotton Ball. Repeat with a second coat of paint for added coverage.

6. Gently wash and dry the stencil. Re-position the stencil over the Cotton Ball-stenciled bird, making sure to align all of the edges as before.
7. Using a stencil brush, paint the wings, tail, and head of the bird in Green (Neon). Repeat as needed for desired coverage.

8. Paint the feathers in Yellow (Neon). Repeat as needed for desired coverage.

9. Paint the beak in Orange (Neon).

10. Paint the eye in Blue (Neon).

11. Remove the stencil. Gently wash and dry the stencil before using on the second stenciled bird.
12. Re-position the stencil over the other stenciled bird. Using a stencil brush, paint the wings and head in Yellow (Neon), the feathers in Blue (Neon), the beak in Orange (Neon), and the eye in Green (Neon).

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