I have been trying to find my inner artist lately and had this painting thing in mind to try out. A little while ago I was contacted by a sweet lady from DecoArt who introduced me to some of their new products and asked if I would like to try any out. Guess what? Their new line of things was exactly what I needed to make my painting come to life!!!! I got really excited and of course said I would love to try some stuff out. I shared with her my vision and she sent me some wonderful products. I even have a few more things I’m going to make and share with their stuff, but here is the first thing, a graduated color textured wall art piece.
Now, I am not a painter, drawer, etc. like some amazing people (ie Ashley) are, but I do like to dabble with that stuff here and there. I find it fun and relaxing. This is really simple to do and would be wonderful to make on a “date night” with one you love, a friend, or your child (one that’s old enough ;).
You can buy their products online here, but I’ve seen all of these in places like Michael’s too. You can check out a whole bunch of other fun tutorials for their products here as well!
What you need:
–Canvas or Wood piece to do the art on
–Paint in whatever colors you choose. I used these by DecoArt’s line Americana
–DecoArt Texture Thick and or Modeling Paste (I used a bit of each)
–Texture Tools (you can buy the plastic pieces or some random things from around the house)
1. Take your canvas, wood, etc. and smear on the texture pastes as you like. I used the groovy ends of my texture tools and just went crazy with it all to have a messy look.
2. Let it dry completely. This might take a bit.
3. Time to paint! I squirted some paint on like this to begin with:
Then I used the flat end of a texture tool to smear it all around. I of course kept adding paint until I was satisfied. I used the tool to smear paint on the sides of the canvas as well. Note: I did try paint brushes, but it didn’t give it enough of the texture look because it filled inbetween the bottom texture layer making flatter.
4. Let it dry. All done 🙂
And this is one art piece that anyone can touch and feel the texture!
that looks great!
This is just the post that I needed in my life. I bought a canvas for my apartment but wasn’t sure of how I wanted to paint. But now I know!
THanks
how pretty! I love the texture!
This is amazing! I am so going to try it!
Love it! I’m inspired!
really cool, this is so modern and fun. I think I know just the spot in my house where it would be cool. Thanks for sharing! I used to really love to paint, but dont’ have enough time now – so this is a great alternative!
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I have never heard of this but after seeing your results, I so have to try it!
I. MUST. TRY.
thanks for starting a new obsession for me – it looks amazing!
That looks GREAT! I’m need to try this. Thanks for the tutorial.
I love this! How simple! How fun! 🙂
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This is great! Can’t wait to give it a try!
-Cara @ Live the Home Life
Simple, yet beautiful!
What a fun activity and the finished product is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing this, I’ll be linking.
great tutorial & fun piece. thanks for sharing
absolutely love this!!! <3
I made it. COme check it out, I gave you a shout out!
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oh my gosh. i have been searching everywhere for instructions on how to make my paintings look like this and was never satisfied with the instructions… until now! this is amazing! and it looks so simple! i know what i’ll be doing this weekend! thank you!
You can use an old, used-up gift card (or gym membership card, or expired credit card) as a texturing tool – it’s flexible plastic and can create great drags and texture.
They’re also great as impromptu spakling tools.
An interesting stuff to do,fun to have tutorials in that crafts it enhance your talent and develop your skills to create your own art decor.
I have been wanting to paint something like this, thanks!
This is really simple. Going to try it out this weekend.
Thanks for such creative ideas.
awesome.
where did you find the texture material?
Meg,
You should be able to find these at Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. Maybe even other places or if not by this brand something similar by another company.
Wow! I have a photograph that I wanted to paint using these exact colors! I think I will try your method for an abstract grass and lake Thanks!
fun fun fun I love your piece, great job, Happy New Year!
wow! will do using greys+browns….tnx so much
Good tutorial! Going to try some texture in my next painting.