![]() Yes, I went looking for a faux floral that would compliment the painting and I guess I found the perfect pairing. DD was impressed that the leaves in my vase match the painting. Stopover to see how easy it was to build this repurposed wood picture ledge. The art ledge is a perfect way to display wall decor without having to put holes in the wall. I needed something more on the art ledge, so I decided to make a second canvas to compliment the paint blended canvas. I used this stencil, budding clematis, from Cutting Edge Stencils. It also was like painting furniture, which was way easier for me. I ended up using stencils, just so I could get my artwork finished. I tried to add abstract on top of the blended paint and hated it, so I blended some more. Although, if you want that aged look on the canvas, it would be a really cool look.Īfter a few attempts, I settled on this blended paint look. ![]() Chalk paint will crack when drying on the canvas. Tip – use acrylic based paints and not chalk paints. I used the furniture paints that I had on hand for my color pallet. Of course, those who are good at painting canvas might say it is easier than painting furniture. I think it is harder and something that takes practice. Painting a canvas is not like painting a piece of furniture. Well, lets just say after a few mess ups and painting over the original layer, it was not as easy as I thought. I started out with the idea I would do an abstract painting as I thought that would be the easier form of art. Tip- this allows for a better flow of the paint as the canvas will not absorb the paint since it was prepped with gesso. Step 4 – Prep canvas with an art medium like Gesso. As the drop cloth dries, it shrinks and makes for a tight-fitting canvas. Tip – lightly wet the drop cloth before stretching over the frame. You can use other materials like a drop cloth. Tip – pre-drill the holes so you do not split the wood with the screws. You do not need a Kreg jig to attach the frame, you can just screw from the ends. ![]() ![]() It helps to have these handy corner frame clamps. Step 2 – Assembly wood frame using wood glue and screws. Step 1 – Cut wood frame to the size needed. Click here to see my full disclosure policy. I had all the supplies needed, so why not save money and make it instead of buying a premade canvas. The benefits of this DIY art canvas is it fits the wall space since I was able to make the frame and canvas myself. ![]()
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