Tree mural...

I've been working hard the past little while on finishing up my sons room. The last little (kinda big) part I have to do is this tree mural on the wall. Good thing my friend Mindy is a muralist (is that a word?) She came over to help me draw the tree on the wall so that I could start painting. She did a great job, and she didn't even get mad at me when I told her after she drew out the tree that I wanted to move it over six inches... thanks Mind!

Here are a few things that I learned about murals...

- When you draw out the picture don't use a pencil. That's what I was planning on using but the pencil markings will show through the paint. Instead use a paint pen. You can get those at any craft store. Then you just paint over it! Don't worry if you draw where you don't want the picture, you can just paint over that with the regular wall paint.

- Also, hardware stores can sell you a little "sample" of paint that is just a few dollars. That way you don't have to buy a whole pint and have a lot left over.

Hopefully I can get this room put together soon and then I'll post up some pictures.