I’d love to share some simple yet creative decorative paint techniques that can really brighten and enliven your garden. No matter what style you’re striving for in your garden’s theme, everything I share with you here at “The-Artistic-Garden” can certainly add pizazz to any of the containers or garden art objects you place in your outdoor living space.

Any Type Of Decorative Garden Accessory Can Be Transformed With These Decorative Paint Techniques

Decorative paint techniques are one artistic way to add your personal signature to your garden art. It’s also a very affordable way to save money, as purchasing a pre-painted terra cotta pot, for example, can get quite pricey.

If you’re finding that container gardening, for instance, is starting to grab your attention like it did to me, then you’ve probably discovered that 9-times-out-of-10 you can't even come close to finding the right container to purchase that will fill the bill.

Please take a moment to click on this photo to enlarge it. You'll really get a good idea of how I layered all the colors.

Alright ... do you like the painted aged copper faux finish I painted on this resin pot? Then click on this link to learn more: Faux Verdigris Painting Technique  (For anyone wondering, Horsetail Rush and Creeping Jenny are very happy in this container!)

Using Any Of My Simple Techniques Allows You To Bring
A Unique Splash Of Color To Your Garden

For a great example of exactly what I’ve been talking about, take a look at the celebrated garden of Little and Lewis. Many gardeners, including myself, have gotten insight and inspiration on creative accessorizing and how being brave with color can add our own personality to our outdoor environment. Artful Inspiration: The Garden of Little and Lewis

I’ve tried my best to show you via photos and clear instructions how you can achieve the same results I did. If I can do it, then you can, too. And remember ... it’s only paint! You can always put a neutral colored base coat over a finish you really just don’t like and start over. A little primer paint in hand and voila – you’ve got a blank ‘canvas’ to try another color scheme or technique.

• My List of Handy Paint Project Supplies
• Daubing: A Very Easy Method
• Sponge Painting: How-Tos and Tips
• Classic Verdigris Patina Faux Painting Technique
• Rusted Metal Finish - An Easy Salt & Water Method
• Painting Terra Cotta: Preparation Tips
• How to Paint Terra Cotta: Tips for Outdoor Use
• 3-D Technique to Create Raised Designs
• 3-D Technique: Choose Right 'Magic' Compound
• Repairing Broken or Cracked Terra Cotta