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Methods and steps of making New Year pictures

The method and steps of making New Year pictures are as follows:

Material preparation: paper, pigment, brush, carving knife, scissors and glue.

1. This is the first step in making New Year pictures, which need to be created according to traditional or modern themes. Attention should be paid to the composition, color matching and image shaping of the picture when designing. You can simply draft the idea first, which is convenient for subsequent production.

2. In painting design, some common traditional elements can be used, such as auspicious patterns, flowers, fish, birds and animals. It symbolizes people's yearning and blessing for a better life. At the same time, we can also try to use modern elements and styles to carry out innovative design, showing the characteristics and styles different from traditional New Year pictures.

3. Choose a suitable piece of paper and cut it into the right size. According to the needs, you can choose different sizes of paper, such as large, medium and small. Generally speaking, the size of New Year pictures is larger to increase the visual effect and display space.

4. Draw the designed pattern on the prepared paper with a brush. Pay attention to smooth lines and bright colors. You can use some special skills and techniques, such as blooming, spotting and coloring. , increase the layering and three-dimensional sense of the picture. At the same time, we should pay attention to the collocation and coordination of colors to avoid being too messy and dazzling.

5. Carve the pattern into uneven layout with a carving knife. Pay attention to the strength and angle of the meat cutter to avoid damaging the pattern. In the process of carving, you can choose different carving knives and carving methods according to your own needs to show different textures and effects. At the same time, pay attention to the neatness and smoothness of the layout, so as not to affect the printing effect.

6. Color the layout with pigments according to the needs of the pattern. Pay attention to the matching of colors and the uniformity of painting. You can choose to use natural pigments or western pigments, depending on the picture effect and personal preference.

7. Put the lewd layout on the paper and brush the paint evenly with a brush. Pay attention to the strength and angle of the brush on the layout to avoid affecting the picture effect. Keep the layout and paper clean and flat when printing, so as not to affect the picture effect and beauty. After printing, pay attention to protect the picture from damage or pollution.

8. Cut the printed paper, and pay attention to the neat and smooth edges to avoid burrs or damage. Mount the cut New Year pictures in the picture frame with glue to ensure that the picture is flat and firm, and the mounted New Year pictures should be kept clean and tidy to avoid pollution or damage affecting the display effect and ornamental value.