01 Aug 2024Mont Marte
Acrylic DIY Pens

How to paint a skateboard

Animal outline sketch

-    Make sure the deck surface is clean and free of dust or debris

-    Prime with White Texture Gesso so your colours pop and paint bind well

-    Use the Guide printout on the web page for animal outline inspo

-    Sketch the basic shapes of each animal on the skateboard deck with a pencil

-    Group the animals in small clusters for an appealing layout


Using paint pens

-    Choose the colours you want to use for each animal from the acrylic paint marker set

-    Start by blocking in the base colours for each animal

-    Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step


Outlines

-    Once the base colours are dry, use black paint pens to outline the animals and add details

-    Take your time and enjoy the process, treating it as a mindful experience!


Using varnish

-    Protect your design once the paint’s dry by applying a layer of acrylic varnish over the entire deck

-    Use an abstract expression brush with short, soft bristles to evenly distribute the varnish

-    Apply more varnish rather than less to ensure good coverage


Hang our mount your skateboard on the wall for a trendy touch to your décor!

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Outline Guide Print project