The Fisher Price 2005 Mattel Loving Family Grand Mansion has two patios on the upper level. One has double doors leading to the exterior and the other just a large window. The space is ideal to create a small outdoor seating area, but it needs major enhancements.
As with the rest of the house the pink original color of the patio was covered with several coats of a white chalk paint. Then I used pastels in different grey and brown tones and randomly applied the colors.
The pastels sit on top of the rocks and do not go into the grooves. I let gravity help me by using a very dark grey watercolor paint that was diluted in water.
The key for a natural look is to stay random and avoid the temptation of drawing lines. By letting the water carry the paint in the grooves come areas are darker than others, yet a line is naturally created. A glossy final varnish finished the look of the floor.
By adding some outdoor furniture this space has taken on an entirely new look. I will be 3D printing some railings later on and need to work some more on the double doors.
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