
Last Monday I showed you how I recycled an old 80's dining room/kitchen chair into a blank canvas for today's project: chair painting. The photo on the left shows my finished project. I hope I've inspired you to try your hand at it! I chose a black gesso background instead of blue skies for added drama but you can do whatever you like.
I thought I could go through the steps I take to draw my dandelions that so many of you love. Each photo below includes some information on how I achieved each step. There are many photos online to use as a reference photo. Simply google dandelions and switch to the image tab.
I used artist acrylics (Basic, Liquitex, Windsor & Newton, Golden). I believe that the craft acrylics should work just as well, as long as they are thick enough not to bleed into the fabric. I did caution you to paint 2 coats of gesso on the canvas to ensure a better seal and reduce bleeding. My paints were thick but any excess water, might soak into the adjoining areas blurring your clean lines. Therefore, don't add water to your acrylics, use them straight from the bottle, jar, or tube. I was able to touch up any bleeding with more gesso and a fine 000 brush. It was extremely effective.
I thought I could go through the steps I take to draw my dandelions that so many of you love. Each photo below includes some information on how I achieved each step. There are many photos online to use as a reference photo. Simply google dandelions and switch to the image tab.
I used artist acrylics (Basic, Liquitex, Windsor & Newton, Golden). I believe that the craft acrylics should work just as well, as long as they are thick enough not to bleed into the fabric. I did caution you to paint 2 coats of gesso on the canvas to ensure a better seal and reduce bleeding. My paints were thick but any excess water, might soak into the adjoining areas blurring your clean lines. Therefore, don't add water to your acrylics, use them straight from the bottle, jar, or tube. I was able to touch up any bleeding with more gesso and a fine 000 brush. It was extremely effective.
Once everything was completely dry after a few days, I used a spray on matte finish clear varnish for acrylics. Follow directions on the can and apply two coats. Once the sealant has dried, you can reassemble the cushions onto your frame and stand back to admire your work! Mine didn't sell at the Spring Show last year, but I love it so much tat I've decided to keep it and use it as my art studio chair! I had so much fun doing this that my next canvas painting project will be a pair of white running shoes! Stay tuned !
Love,
Rolande
Love,
Rolande