One of m
y favourite canvasses to paint on is a lovely round belly of an expectant mother. Often the little one inside let’s you know they are there with a few wiggles and kicks! its really beautiful. Whether you have ten minutes or an hour to spend here are a few tips to help you and I would love to hear yours as well.
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-Talk to the mother to be prior to your session and find a design theme that reflects her. I have a folder with a collection of images I am inspired by to show a mum who needs some ideas.
- Use the natural shape you are presented with : the belly is round so go with it and incorporate a round design : fish bowl, spiral, soccar ball, eye ball, pumpkin, mandala, or curve the image around the belly.
-Plan some q
uick designs to have up your sleeve in case you get the opportunity to paint a mum at a face painting job, base these on designs you use for face painting so you are used to painting them fast.
-Make sure the Mother is comfortable, and change positions regularly for longer sessions, have her sit for a while then stand, ect. Have plenty of pillows to tuck around her. It is nice to do it at her house.
-I like to have the mum to be wearing a plain colour, usually black, for the pictures to help the design stand out, wrap tops are a great option.
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- When planning a session it is good to keep in mind the optimum time for painting is around 8 months.
-it can be fun to paint the Siblings and Father and include them in the photos.
-Be creative, the larger area allows you to explore people painting in a different way, and create a beautiful keepsake for the family.
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cute! I painted my daughters pregnant belly as a pumpkin one holloween.
hey,I interesting in painting tips,but if you have some people speak spanish please mail.me
Great tips…
…also, keep in mind that the design may be nice and round when mom is laying down while you paint, but as soon as she stands it will probably elongate thanks to gravity : ) The younger the mom (especially if it’s her 1st baby) and further along the baby is developed, the less change will occur.
more tips on the subject:
- when taking a picture have the expectant mother put her hand near the belly, so you can see it’s a pregnant belly. you can paint on the hand as well, of course. Try to take a picture a bit from the side and not fully frontal, as the latter position flattens the whole effect.
a great job –paintings like this always bring such a beautiful smile on the expectant Mother.
They are truly stunning paintings on such a beautiful time in a woman’s life
I love your comments everyone!
Great idea Harmony, including the hand in the painting would really add to the design.
It is a nice touch to have the mum cradling her belly in the pics – I have found it helps her to pose as often she doesn’t know what to do with her hands. It can also be nice to take some close ups with out the hands, to have a clear image of the design for your records.
To help with the belly changing shape when the model stands/lies, I sketch the design on the belly (using watery white paint) first in a standing position, this helps me keep the design balanced, and allows the mum to change position during the process.
I look forward to more of your wonderful comments and ideas.
Ambah
xx
u can also paint a globe with the country the mommy is in or th sunsign the baby will be the four seasons etc
u r very goog job i c u r work my eye is coled
Thoes pictures are so amazing. You should come to trinidad for carnival.
Lovely! How do I learn?
Many thanks.
go to the link attached or
at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9C5YchNKME
to see a video of me painting on my belly Dragons.
since I paint on myself looking down (no mirror) I can’t make the design round since I can’t see what I’m doing…