Psychedelic Edible Elephant

A colorful painted elephant design on edible paper with blue and purple stripes on a vibrant background
Kim Simons
Beginner
Paint a psychedelic elephant design on edible paper using Sterling Pearl edible paints diluted with lemon extract, with a colorful background.

Supply List

Edible paper
Edible colors
Lemon extract
Small and medium-sized brushes
Paper towels
Pallet to mix paint on
Water to clean brushes

Instructions

  • Sketch the elephant or print using an edible printer.
    Sketch of an elephant on edible paper.
  • Paint your elephant by diluting the powder colors with lemon extract:True Blue, Pastel Blue, Baby Blue, Yummy Berry, Mother of Pearl, and Black
    Painting blue edible color onto the elephant body.
  • Start adding detail to the elephant.
    Adding dark blue detail to the elephant painting.
  • Dust in shadows on the elephant.
    Dusting blue and purple shadows onto the elephant.
  • Start to paint in background: Golden Halo, Orange, Green, Soft Green, and Mother of Pearl
    Painting wavy orange and yellow background colors.
  • Use colors that complement the elephant so your background will pop!
    Adding green complement colors to the background.
  • Add all finishing touches.
    Applying final green details to the elephant painting.

Products Used

• Icing Images: SmArt Sheets (edible paper)
• Sterling Pearl: Edible colors