Instructions:
Watch the Videos:
Watch the Betty Franks video to learn how to easily mix color variations on your palette.
Watch the "How to Paint a Disco Ball" video to see the drawing and painting steps.
Trace a Circle: Trace a large circle onto your painting paper.
Paint the Background
Draw Tile Lines: Draw lines inside the circle to make the disco ball "tiles".
Mix Your Colors: Use the Betty franks video to help you mix different color variations. Use the reference image and the artist model sheet as guides. Try using mostly warm colors with a few cool colors [or vice versa]
Paint the Tiles: Loosely paint the tiles with your color variations, following the reference image.
Add Grout Lines: Paint lines between the tiles to make them stand out.
Cut it Out: Carefully cut out your disco ball.
do a little dance with your disco ball
Painted disco ball