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How to Paint a One-Stroke Shark

 

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How to Paint a One-Stroke Shark

Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate

Sharks are an absolute favorite among boys at a face painting party or large event,so with a little twist of the wrist i’ll show you how to make a very fast shark with a one stroke brush and split cake. I will show you different ways to either leave it “as-is” or simply if there’s not a big line to add a little more on to the painting.

Preparations:

1: Make sure your person is clean of oils or sweat

2: Get your items you need in front of you within reach.

3: Have Fun!

Colors & Tools Used:

¾ One Stroke Brush
#2 Round Brush
Blue Shaded One Stroke Split Cake
Diamond FX Black
Diamond FX White

Application Steps:

1: Load your brush

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2: Make 2 lines like shown, then make an additional line on the first line you’ve made (these are markers for a later stroke technique).

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3: Now with a swooping motion slightly turn your brush like shown and lightly let go at the end with a point

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4: Now repeat the step for the bottom jaw and end where you left off from step 3

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5: Next you make a “U” shape for the tail where you ended with step 4. (Like Shown)

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6: You now add the dorsal fins to your shark.

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(if you have a very long line I would have a black dot for the eye and some white teeth and stop here)

7: If you do not have a line feel free to start with this step! With your #2 round brush you begin outlining your shark, adding gils and the eye.

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8: With your now washed out #2 brush you begin adding your white highlights and teeth (I’ve added a mean and happy version of the shark).

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9: If you have time feel free to add some bubbles and swish motions tear drops for movement!

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You have now completed your shark! remember to have fun and practice, if you don't get it the first time try, try again!