Stamping on Canvas
by Sharon Tidwell
Stamp a scene on canvas and give it a fine art look with watercolor crayons.
Supplies
- Canvas - a 5" x 7" canvas used here
- Water misting bottle
- Watercolor crayons
- Stamp set
- Paintbrush
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Lightly mist the canvas with water. Work to get a fine mist along the entire work area. If it forms drops, use the paintbrush to spread the water evenly.
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Step 2
Add color using watercolor crayons. Go over the crayon strokes with a paintbrush to create a watercolored look.
Colors used here are Not Quite Navy for the sky and Bashful Blue for the water. -
Step 3
For a more realistic look, use a paper towel to dab the still moist sky and create the look of clouds.
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Step 4
Add a green line to define the horizon. Use the paintbrush to blend the color.
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Once the background is done, set aside to dry.
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Step 5
Mist your image very lightly with the water bottle.
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Step 6
Begin applying color directly to the image with watercolor crayons.
Here, Garden Green was used on the trees and Always Artichoke for the grass. It is fine to blend the colors, this will give it a more natural look. -
Add other colors as needed.
Chocolate Chip was added here to define the branches. -
Step 7
Stamp the image. You may need to very lightly mist the stamp again if it has dried.
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Step 8
Complete the project.
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Step 9
Frame the project to create a wonderful gift.
Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
Stephanie
I have a lot of canvas that I decided to do something with and this was just the ticket to get me moving.
I did just do the small 5 x 7 canvas and feel confident enough to move to a larger one because of your tutorial.
Thanks so much!
wow! your tutorial is great. I do hope to see another one in inklings soon. shirley
Love all of the tutorials you guys do. Thanks for any info on this.
The best way to adhere a paper design to a painted canvas is with gel medium - it's a collage medium that you can get in matte or glossy. Paint a layer on the canvas, lay the paper down and paint more on top, being careful to press any bubbles out. You can get gel medium at Michael's or Hobby Lobby near the paint.
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