Tree of Life Design

scrap paper
pencil
satin latex paint (tree trunk and branches: Distance SW 6243, leaves: Inverness SW 6433, lemons: Golden Fleece SW6388) (Sherwin-Williams)
low-tack masking tape
glaze
bucket
paintbrushes

1. Start by creating a sample board to make sure you like the colors and design. Determine where the trunk and branches should go by drawing a rough sketch of all the walls in the foyer on a piece of paper (figure A). This provides an opportunity to change the placement if necessary.
2. Paint the base coat if necessary and let dry.
3. Use masking tape to mark the design on the walls (rip it in half lengthwise to make it easier to work with). Pencil lines are too light and won't be as easy to see. Once all the tree branches are taped, mix one part gray paint to three parts glaze to create a translucent blue/gray tone for the main trunk color of the tree.