ghost painting

This ghost came dressed for Halloween, with a sweeping floral witch hat brought to life using FolkArt Acrylic Paint.

Other Things You'll Need

  • Large Canvas
  • Palette Knife
  • Chalk
  • Tape

Instructions:

  1. Basecoat the canvas with Licorice and let it dry completely.
  2. Sketch the ghost onto the canvas using chalk.
  3. Paint the ghost with Wicker White.
  4. Add shading by mixing a small amount of Licorice with Wicker White, then apply the mixture to create soft shadows and definition.
  5. Paint the ghost’s eyes and mouth with Licorice.
  6. Paint the witch hat with Pure Orange, then add highlights with Wicker White.
  7. Add Hot Saffron flowers with Eggplant centers, then paint the leaves with Mossy Meadow.
  8. Add Super Thick White to selected areas of the ghost to create texture and dimension.