Decorative Painting and Art

Be inspired to get creating yourself with these photos of decorative painting projects submitted by About.com Painting readers.

How to get a color of paint onto a brush for a decorative painting project without overloading it or having too little.

Learn how to load or put two colors of paint onto a brush for a decorative painting project.

Find out what colors you need to mix when painting an eggplant or red onion.

Step-by-Step instructions on how to paint a faux stained glass Christmas ornament, complete with free pattern to print.

Follow the step-by-step instructions to paint a faux stained glass design of a cardinal and magnolia. Includes a printable pattern.

Practical tips on how to paint successfully on slippery or smooth surfaces, such as glass.

If you're wondering how to set a price for decorative painting work you intend to sell, these tips may be helpful.

Find out what is meant by highlights and shadows in decorative painting, and learn how to paint these successfully.

Use this tip for preserving leaves before painting on them, so they last longer.

Clear instructions on how to get a whole range of faux effects, including Venetian plaster, marble, crackle, elephant hide, marble, malachite, and oak grain.

An illustrated example of gilding, turning an ordinary stone into a piece of 'gold'.

A summary (unfortunately not illustrated) of the main steps in painting a fresco, starting with giving the section of plaster some time to set.

An illustrated explanation of how to cut a simple stamp from an eraser plus some suggestions on using basic stamps.

This collection of decorative painting recipes from Golden Paints includes an array of techniques and effects.

A look at the various basic brushstrokes used in tole painting.

Instructions on how to paint a two-color, tole rose.