We spent the past weekend in Kentucky, moving a few things to our new apartment and trying to decorate a bit before the big move next month. The biggest thing we accomplished this weekend was the mural in the kids' bedroom: Christina got it about 80% finished. I spent most of the time taking the kids around the area and trying to be Mr. Mom to the best of my ability. The kids had a blast running around the empty apartment--their bedroom is about the size of our entire apartment right now--and never tired of opening the screen door and searching for bugs on the balcony.
Here's some pictures of the mural, from beginning to (almost) end.
Preliminary Sketch
Swomee Swans
Grass, Sky, and a Truffula Tree
One broken neck, two paint stains on the new carpet, and a severe relapse into a Pepsi habit later:
Here's a size comparison.
P.S. Casey, where were you? Christina could have used your help! I thought for sure your sibling ESP would have kicked in and you would have known she was in need. How disappointing.
8 comments:
You have some very lucky kids!
Very cute! That will be fun for them. The paint on the new carpet is making me cringe, though! :)
It's only a tiny drop and i'm pretty sure I can get it out. Jonathan is a tiny bit dramatic!! :)
Nice work! I couldn't be more proud!!(Single tear)Sniff..sniff..
Did you use a marker for the outline?
Hey Cas, I'm glad you liked it. It was easy to do since I copied every last bit of it from The Lorax. Not like the time I helped you. It's much easier to copy than be original! :)
And I used a paint pen for most of the outlining (which made things really easy), so I suppose it was kinda like a marker but it said it was acrylic paint.
I also used one of those slanted brushes (i'm sure they have a name?) and that worked well too.
So super jealous! I have always wanted to do Dylan's room in Doctor Suess, but by the time we have walls to paint I am sure he will have some new love....I am sure you kids love it!! I do!!!! Can I move in?
Amazing! I hope your neck isn't really broken though! I can't believe that move is only a month away. I'm glad to know you are waiting for your most favorite neighbor to return home before you move away. ;-)
Your mural is amazing Christina! I'll bet your kiddos l-o-v-e it. I know I do.
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