How to Paint a Galaxy Acrylic Painting on Black Gesso

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How to Paint a Galaxy Acrylic Painting on Black Gesso

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Create your own beautiful galaxy acrylic painting with black gesso using this simple and beginner friendly step-by-step guide.

Whether you’re new to acrylics or an experienced painter, this beautiful design is sure to inspire creativity.

Once complete, proudly display your cosmic masterpiece in your home and wow your guests with your artistic flair!

Project and instructions by Millie Macdougall

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Shore & Marsh Acrylic Set Case 32 Pieces

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Box Canvas 51cm x 41cm

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Pebeo Studio Black Gesso 250ml

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* A Box Canvas 51cm x 41cm

* Pebeo Studio Black Gesso 250ml

* Shore & Marsh Acrylic Set Case 32 Pieces

* White spray paint

* A Paintbrush

* A Sponge

How to make

Step 1

Using a paint brush, cover a canvas using the Black Gesso paint. Apply another layer if needed.

Step 2

Once dry, use a sponge to dab white acrylic paint on the canvas (mainly focusing on the middle section of the canvas).

Step 3

Using a sponge again, do the same with pink acrylic paint.

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Step 4

Then add some purple and a darker pink using the same technique.

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Step 5

Use a white spray paint and press the nozzle gently to create a splatter effect to look like stars. You can do the same with other colours (we added a little bit of black and yellow).

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Step 6

Using the Black Gesso paint mark out where you want your tree trunks as lines at the bottom of the canvas. Have them varying in height.

Then, mark the branches/bristles as lines coming out at the sides of the trunks slanting down at a diagonal.

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Step 7

Once the trees are dry, add some white acrylic paint onto some of the bristles to create highlights.

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Step 8

Do the same with some purple and pink acrylic paint.

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Step 9

Your masterpiece is now complete!

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