Today we'll be venturing a little deeper into artwork via projects and techniques using acrylics.
Use gesso for this example of raised letter art. First published on Pinterest, the idea has been expanded by Kelly at View Along the Way. Note that the appearance of the artwork will change with the angle and color of light in the room.
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With acrylic paints, painter's tape and a stretched canvas, you can achieve something like the following, depending on what colors you choose and patterns you tape. You may also choose to distress the painting by sanding it, splattering it with a contrasting color, or using some other technique (YouTube is a great resource for acrylic painting techniques). Refinery29 has a how-to on this; be sure to look at the comments for some good tips on how to work the painting.
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This third idea was found at Apartment Therapy, a site with many good suggestions for sprucing up your apartment or home. Here's a link to Amazon for pricing the ceiling medallions; I've seen ones like them in local hardware stores.
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If you find yourself hungry to delve into painting effects deeper, here's a video by Mark W. of ExploreAcrylics showing us how to achieve the faux effect of marbling. You'll probably want to tape the edges of the canvas on this one or finish them with strips of lath.
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Venture well, keeping in mind that 'mistakes' are O.K.
-- Marge
Use gesso for this example of raised letter art. First published on Pinterest, the idea has been expanded by Kelly at View Along the Way. Note that the appearance of the artwork will change with the angle and color of light in the room.
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With acrylic paints, painter's tape and a stretched canvas, you can achieve something like the following, depending on what colors you choose and patterns you tape. You may also choose to distress the painting by sanding it, splattering it with a contrasting color, or using some other technique (YouTube is a great resource for acrylic painting techniques). Refinery29 has a how-to on this; be sure to look at the comments for some good tips on how to work the painting.
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This third idea was found at Apartment Therapy, a site with many good suggestions for sprucing up your apartment or home. Here's a link to Amazon for pricing the ceiling medallions; I've seen ones like them in local hardware stores.
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If you find yourself hungry to delve into painting effects deeper, here's a video by Mark W. of ExploreAcrylics showing us how to achieve the faux effect of marbling. You'll probably want to tape the edges of the canvas on this one or finish them with strips of lath.
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Venture well, keeping in mind that 'mistakes' are O.K.
-- Marge
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