This painting was done using no brushes whatsoever. Just good old fashioned finger painting! You can use any kind of printed paper, I used some Japanese prints, OR you can paint your own... But prints are easier ;-)
1
Cut out a strip of Japanese lettering - this can be printed out from the internet or (if you speak Japanese) write your own! Stick it down one side of your canvas/paper/card.
2
Using the gold paint begin to dab over the edges of the writing. The great thing about finger painting is getting messy and enjoying texture.
3
Now use the black paint to fill the majority of the background. Leave some places completely white BUT work quickly...
4
While the black is still wet add more gold paint over the top. Use lots of dabbing motions with your fingers to blend. Pop a few clusters of white as well.
5
Cut out a beautiful lady (again, the internet has some great images - just make sure you're not stealing someone else's work!) and carefully stick her down.
6
Using a gold pen draw in branches between the blossoms.
7
And you're done :)