Different Ways to Spray Paint Planets!

The video introduces various techniques for spray painting planets, highlighting that it's a common starting point for spray paint artists due to its simplicity and randomness. The artist aims to show new ways beyond the typical methods.

The artist uses an 11x14 inch glossy poster board, a plate for a stencil, and various paint brands. The first technique involves outlining the stencil, filling it with a yellow-orange base, then adding a darker orange and a dark red/brown. White and black are used for shading and highlighting on opposite sides of the planet, then textured with crumpled magazine paper. Clear coat is used to re-wet paint if it dries too quickly.

After texturing, the artist uses a blow dryer to quickly dry the paint. Black is sprayed around the stencil for the background, and stars are added by flicking white paint from a finger. The stencil is then removed, and any rings left by wet paint are touched up. A piece of poster board is used to create a glowing effect around the planet's edge before applying a clear coat.

This technique starts with random stripes of gold, brown, and orange paint. Clear coat is then applied to keep the paint wet, and the paint is swiped in one direction using the artist's hand (gloves recommended). Shading and highlighting are added after a quick dry, then the stencil is covered, and black is sprayed around for the background, followed by flicked white stars.

For this method, the artist sprays random colors like pink, blue, and white onto the stencil. The paint must be very wet, so clear coat is sprayed over it. A flat magazine sheet is placed over the wet paint and spun to create a swirly, textured design. Shading and highlighting are added afterward, and the background and stars are completed similarly to previous methods.

This technique utilizes Montana's crackle effect spray paint, best used with other Montana brands. A thick layer of white spray paint is applied, followed by a generous crisscross application of the crackle paint while the white is still wet. This creates a unique crackle texture. The artist advises patience as this method requires drying time before finishing with background and stars.

This method starts with a solid, light color (yellow-orange) filling the stencil, then red is added for contrast, followed by white for highlighting. To create planetary rings, the artist re-wets the paint with clear coat, then uses a small piece of poster board with an indent to drag across the planet, creating the ring effect. This technique is often overlooked but can add a unique element to paintings.