Monster portrait

Make a magnificent monster masterpiece using some Resene testpots and an old picture frame.

Resene kids art with Mark Rayner – Project 135

Difficulty level: Challenging

You will need

Old picture frame with backing board
Paintbrushes
Resene Quick Dry
Resene testpots of Resene Alabaster, Resene Black, Resene Bright Red, Resene Bright Spark, Resene Bullion, Resene Cabaret, Resene Goblin and Resene Porsche.

Make a monster frame

Another idea: make a green monster

Top tip: After applying each colour, place your monster painting out in the sun to make the paint dry quicker.

Here's another idea: This monster portrait was painted with Resene testpots of Resene Alabaster, Resene Black, Resene Japanese Laurel, Resene Malibu and Resene West Side.

How to make a monster portrait

Step 1 Step one
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to the picture frame and backing board and allow to dry.

Step 2 Step two
Paint the frame and backing board with one coat of Resene Porsche and allow to dry.

Step 3 Step three
Paint the frame with two coats of Resene Bullion, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step 4 Step four
Paint the background with two coats of Resene Goblin, as shown, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step five
Paint a monster head and body shape on the background using Resene Bright Spark, as shown. Once this is dry, apply a second coat and allow this to dry.