#Doodle Grid Method

MURAL TRANSFER METHOD: The Doodle Grid! 🎨 When I first started painting murals, the scale was always pretty intimidating and I had a hard time finding resources online that helped with that. I love sharing my knowledge so I thought I’d break down this low-tech method of getting your design on the wall. This method of transfer is especially useful to know when you’re first starting out mural painting because you don’t need a ton of technology, or fancy tools/resources. I taught this method as part of my last Mural Mentorship Program and they did so well with it! Here’s my step by step: 1. Doodle all over your wall: Fill it with random shapes (letters, symbols, squiggles). We kept ours ~4” for a detailed design. 2. Take a straight-on photo: As flat + centered as possible! 3. Add your design digitally: Drop your mural artwork on top (iPad or Photoshop) 4. Line it up: Stretch + distort until it matches your wall perfectly 5. (Optional) Add an outline layer: Game changer if you’re working with a team so there’s no confusion on what goes where. 6. Use it as your guide: Send to your phone (or print it out!) + match it on the wall 7. Paint! Background first, then build your shapes, eventually the doodles disappear! Pro tips: 🎨 Use a light version of one of your mural colours for the doodles 🎨 Keep strokes thin for no paint texture buildup 🎨 Design to scale (ex: 20’x8’ wall = 20”x8” file) Save this for your next mural! #calgarymuralist #yycmuralist #muraltips #calgarymuralartist #yycartist

The doodle grid method ✨ One of many ways to get your designs onto a big surface!! #doodlegrid #mural #muralist #spookyseason #howto

It took me a couple of years to understand the doodle grid method. Once I figured it out, it became one of my go-to methods for creating murals! Once you get the hang of it, the process becomes easier with every project. Have fun muraling! 🎨 You can also find more information in the blog section of my website on how to create your own murals at Juniordesignsart.com . #mural #artistsofinstagram #streetarteverywhere #colorfulart #murals #expressiveart #spraycanart #paintingprocess #modernartists #muralartist #contemporaryartists #spraycan #charlotteartists #muralsofinstagram

🎨 Have you ever seen a doodle grid template? 📐 Its a quick and easy way to transfer your mural design without measuring or waiting for dark to use a projector 📸 Success comes from taking a photo on the same angle as your design mockup so that you can overlay them easily. 📱 i did all of this on my phone in @Adobe Express and then looked at the screen to use the shapes to transfer. ✏️ I saw where my drawing intersected each shape and used it as a guide to paint the outline. 🎨 Will you try it for your next mural? #doodlegrid #doodlegridtutorial #doodlegridmethod #mural #muralist #toronto #torontoartist #torontomural #samoyed #tulips #arttutorial #arttutorials

Ever wondered how to use a doodle grid? well wonder no more! here's how I use a doodle grid to transfer my sketch to a canvas! and the great thing is that you can use a doodle grid at any size and you don't have to worry about getting your initial grid PERFECT, you just doodle and warm up those wrists! #doodlegrid #paintingtutorial #painting #griddingup

Some people say using a grid is bad, but it’s really just a helpful tool. It’s mainly for beginner artists(also professional artists use grid to do commissions) who want to improve their proportions and drawing accuracy so no need to worry but it lack creativity if you put your own effort with this method you become unstoppable lol also it save time.. If you’re already good at freehand, go for that just keep drawing and practicing❤️❤️ Doodle grid method, grid drawing tutorial, beginner drawing tips, proportion guide, easy drawing method, ibisPaint tutorial, drawing accuracy, freehand vs grid, art tips for beginners. #doodlegrid #griddrawing #drawingtutorial #arttutorial #ibispaint #arttips #beginnerartist #howtodraw #drawingprocess #learnart #art #drawing #fyp #anime #artist #explore #edit #fyp #makima

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Part 1: What is the 'doodle method'? ✏️ Part 2 for end result The doodle method is a way of transferring an image to a larger scale (like a mural) without all the trouble of working out the math if you were doing a 'grid method'. Step 1: Create extremely random doodles of anything you like all over your canvas of choice Step 2: Photograph it, making sure it is 'square on' Step 3: In a photo editing app (I use PicsArt) open up your photo of the doodle-covered wall and open your design in another layer. Step 4: Decrease the opacity of the design until you can see all the doodles through the image. And save! Step 5: Take note of where the design crosses through each doodle – a bit like dot-to-dot!– and copy that onto the wall. Have fun! #mural #muraldesign #muralartist #muralwallart #muralpainting #arttips #artisttips #arttutorials #tutorial #viralvideos #viralreels #tiktok #trendingsounds #tiktokart #businessmurals #colourobsessed #ladieswhopaint #grapgicdesign #designdeinteriores #interiorart #interiordesign #illustrationartist #worldcreativityday #walldecor #reelsinstagram #femalemuralist

I get asked all the time in my videos why I flood the wall with letters and numbers before I start painting. This is called the Doodle Grid Method. It’s how I take a design and scale it accurately across a large wall. Breaking everything down into sections… so each part lands exactly where it’s supposed to. It might look chaotic at first… but it’s what keeps the entire mural proportional. Simple in theory. But it takes patience, focus, and precision. #houstonmuralist #houstonartist #muralprocess #muralpainting #muralartist

Using a doodle grid is just one way to scale up your art onto a wall. Some app options include Sketch AR, or Procreate (which is what I’ve been using lately). Have you tried it? How did it go? What’s your fav method for moving your art to a wall? . . . . #doodlegrid #mural #muralist #orlandomuralist #streetart

This Technique is Called 'Doodle grid' and is often used to get the right proportions on the wall without the projector or the traditional square grid. Save the reel if you find it helpfull and follow me for more!

Another method I use is simply using a doodle grid. I prefer that way. Schedule an artist coaching session to chat about art process, business tips, content creation and more! ✅ #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #muralist