Comments on: Underwater Mural Technique Ideas | Lesson 2

By: THAT Painter Lady

THAT Painter Lady — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:02:00 +0000

I have painted a mermaid in a hair salon with long… I mean long hair waiving underwater… long story. Anyway, use lots of iridescent and shimmer paints to create the mermaid tail and also for the bubbles.

Also, think about gluing those little flat backed marbles from the craft store on as marbles for bubbles.

Clouds would not be on the ceiling of an underwater mural, it would be ripples. Like when you look up from the bottom of a pool or lake. If you want to use clouds though… you go girl. You will be a hero in your little girls eyes no matter what you do.
Here is a link to some pictures of underwater murals and sky murals I have painted.
Underwater Mural Pictures

By: Lauren from Las Vegas

Lauren from Las Vegas — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:34:45 +0000

Dear Debra!! I happend upon your site and I LOVE IT! Lucky me, to have found you. I am in need of your help. My 4 yol daughter loves Mermaids and she wants me to create an underwater room with what else, Mermaids! I’ve been reading your techniques and I’m more of a visual person. Would you have any photos of projects that you have done using this technique incorporating clouds on the ceiling? I’m at a loss with colors, I fear that if I paint it too dark she’ll say it’s a boys room. Sadly, their little opinions start earlier and earlier … maybe it’s something in the milk?

Any of your brilliant advice will be very welcomed!

Have a lovely weekend.

Cheers from Vegas!! Lauren