# @annalysejacobs on Instagram - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TAWNsqiwW - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59714953-annalysejacobs-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/42df1fe93e.jpg - **Posted:** 2024-02-13T18:01:10.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Anna Jacobs, The Colour Doctor (@annalysejacobs) — https://gondola.cc/annalysejacobs ## Caption Simple mural idea with tips! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective. So my top tips for painting a mural for the first time are - > Choose a simple organic shape, like leaves or even a blob! Then there’s no ‘right’ shape because nature is imperfect! > Draw it on the wall in pencil first and keep standing back to check for scale and placement. > Using paint tester pots will save you lots of money. > If the paint feels too thick to get a smooth brushstroke water it down with a tiny bit of water. > When painting the outline apply medium firm pressure on your brush and move it slowly, so that you can get a really sharp line. Don’t worry, you can fill it in with much faster lighter strokes. > Apply two or three thinner coats, rather than one thick blobby one. > Don’t worry if you make a mistake - you can always paint over it! In other news, how perfect is this beautiful wxyscents diffuser that I was just given as a present?! On my Stories I’m going to show you a closeup of it - and the incredible blood oranges in the bowl, because they’re such an amazing colour. So, would you try painting a mural yourself? (I know some of you would and do!) Console table, vases and lamp from previous collaboration with laredoute_uk #wallmural #artmural #paintingtechniques #interiordecor #featurewall #hallway #hallwaydecor #consoletable #biophilicdesign ## Stats - **Views:** 9,872 - **Likes:** 0 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 120 ## Tags interiordecor, biophilicdesign, wallmural, paintingtechniques, hallwaydecor, consoletable, hallway, featurewall, artmural --- Copyright (c) Gondola