Like many others, I’m a sucker for tree themed wall art ideas. Especially the fun silhouette type trees that are in style right now. The leaves are left up to interpretation using all sorts of shapes, such as hearts, shamrocks, circles and more. Sometimes ideas just pop in to my head, as was the case with this polka dot circle tree.
I was browsing the web and came across a tree. Can’t remember where it was, but it was just your average tree art with leaf shaped leaves. I’m not sure what made the polka dots pop into my head, but they did. I thought how cute those leaves would look with polka dots! I originally intended to do the leaves in leaf shape, but when it came down to the wire, circles were much easier.
So I went to Pinterest in search of a little inspiration for my tree. I came across this bubble tree design I thought would be a great starting point for my design.
I have so many beautiful paint colors that it was hard to decide which ones to use. I ended up with Americana’s Melon, Lemonade, Royal Fuchsia, Indian Turquoise, Violet Haze, and Moon Yellow. I used Soft Black for the tree and White Wash for the background and dots.
Here’s the full list of materials for this project:
Americana Paints:
Other supplies needed
First I gave the canvas a coat of White Wash. Why paint a white canvas white? Because, canvas is a cloth and dirt can get into the fibers and stain it. If it’s painted, it has a layer sealing those fibers allowing dirt to be wiped off with a damp cloth. Now you know. :)
I used pencil to sketch out my design first on paper. I needed my tree to be taller and more slender, so my sketch is a little different than the tree I drew inspiration from. That’s the beauty of crafting though isn’t it?
Once I had it sketched on paper, I drew it onto the canvas with pencil. Afterward, I painted the tree black.
Next I added circles with a round sponge applicator, the largest size first. I did about 3 of each color in various places.
I then repeated the process with the medium sized applicator and finally with the small applicator. I also randomly added small dots with the handle end of my paintbrush.
I kept stepping back to make sure it was how I wanted it.
Next, I added polka dots to the large and medium circles using the handle end of my paintbrush.
Finally, I used a toothpick to add polka dots to the smallest circles.
Once it was completely dry, I added a coat of Americana acrylic sealer spray in matte finish.
Hope you like it!
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Meena says
I love your art work .I wanted to try this but unable find the round sponge applicators.Where did u get them?
Amanda Formaro says
You can find them in most craft stores, or you can find them here http://amzn.to/2iQYNK2 .
Kerajinan Tangan Dari Barang Bekas says
This is not only an awesome piece of art, but it’s so original. Thank you for sharing your idea.
Judi Johnson says
Nope don’t like it! LOVE it. I am definately going to make me one.
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Judi! I hope you have fun with it!
sheila sites says
Love your wall art,do you think this could be done on scrapbook page on white paper?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Sheila. I’m a little unclear about what you are asking. Are you wanting to paint onto scrapbook paper?
Aswini says
Hi, love it.. Where can i get the sponge applicator of different sizes? In a combo pack?
Amanda Formaro says
Good question, I don’t know that you can buy them in combo packs with different sizes. I know they carry them at all the major craft stores.
Aswini says
Thank you.. I will chk it out.
bonnie@uncommon designs says
This is so cute! Love the dots and the colors are perfect!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Bonnie! Appreciate the compliments!
bonnie@uncommon designs says
This is so cute! Love the dots and the colors are perfect!
Shaina says
This would be perfect in my girls room. They have giant polka dot stickers over a pale orange-yellow, and this would match perfectly. Thanks for the inspiration.
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Shaina, glad you like it!
Natasha says
Like it? I love it!! so pretty, pinned it.
I would love it if you could share this with my readers by sharing it on my link party Serenity Saturday that runs till Thursday
Natasha @ Serenity You
Chris says
I love this. I would like to do this in fall colors. I don’t think white polka dots would look right though. What color would you use?
Amanda Formaro says
Actually I think white polka dots would look good! But you could use a cream color or even a yellow or gold :)
Sarah Forhan says
Very pretty! Great color combination.
Terri Betz says
Wonderful! Thanks for this! Can’t wait to see how ours turns out! You have amazing ideas! :)
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
That would be so super cute for a little girl’s room!
Katrina says
Dot or Dotted, doesn’t matter–it’s just cute. Love it!