How to make your own textured art canvases

As I create, I am mindful of ways I can “stretch” my supplies as well as the art I actually create. Over the years, I have scanned many journal pages, random papers and finished art pieces to create products for using, gifting and selling.

There is nothing quite like taking a piece of art and transforming it into another creation. My favorite products to create have always been stickers, artists papers and cards. But, lately I have been creating these adorable textured art canvases from pieces of my original art. Because they are only 4 x 4, I am able to cut small pieces from my art collages and/or under paper to make them and they are so quick and easy!

A couple things I love about these guys:

1. Because I am using paper collages, the end result is a textured finish with some bumps and wrinkles to give them character.
2. The cold wax finish makes them touch-worthy!!!


Let me share my quick and easy process so you can be well on your way to creating some from your own art.

Enjoy!

roben-marie

Step One:

Grab a 4 x 4 stretched canvas, paint brush and black acrylic paint.

Step Two:

Paint the sides and top edge of the canvas.

Step Three:

Choose a piece of paper collage from your stash.

Step Four:

Trim the paper down to 4x4.

Step Five:

Adhere collage to canvas with gel medium.

Step six:

Smooth out the bubbles.

Step seven:

Apply a light coating of Dorland’s Cold Wax to canvas and let dry overnight.

“There is nothing quite like taking a piece of art and transforming it into another creation.”

— Roben-Marie

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Supplies Used

Canvas 9 Pack, 4 x 4
Burnt Umber Americana Acrylic Paint
Pure Wax and Damar Resin
Brushes, assorted
Guillotine Paper Trimmer
Gel Medium