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Painted snowman porch leaner with green scarf and hat
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How to Paint a Snowman Porch Leaner

This simple tutorial will show you how to paint a snowman porch leaner in just 30 minutes.
Active Time30 minutes
Keyword: holidays, porch leaner, snowman

Materials

  • white craft paint
  • 3 shades green craft paint I used DecoArt's Festive Green, Yellow Green, and Hauser Green
  • black craft paint
  • porch leaner
  • large brush and detail brush
  • deco art craft twinkles in crystal
  • clear poly for top coat
  • snowflake stencils

Instructions

  • Freehand the snowman outline onto your board.
  • Fill in the outline with a wet brush dipped in white paint for more coverage.
  • Add snowflakes around the snowman using stencils
  • Paint in the scarf using the medium-toned green. Then add the dark green to the edges to give definition to the scarf. Layer in the darker green for even more depth.
  • Paint the snowman's face - eyes, eye centers, nose, and smile.
  • Add fringe to the scarf with black paint and a detail brush. Then, use the same brush and paint to outline the scarf to define it clearly.
  • Paint detail onto the snowman's hat. I added a bit of green for definition and depth.
  • If you would like, add a few more snowflakes to your design.
  • Use your fingers to rub glitter glue onto the snowman's belly.
  • Let your art dry for a day or so, then add a clear coat of poly spray.
  • Display and enjoy!