![]() ![]() I personally like to create depth in a painting by adding layer upon layer, letting bits of each peek through. Then layered on some lighter “waves” and some darker waves with a dry paint brush. Then I built a bold base of swooshes (or “waves”), in deep colors: To cover up the colorful paintings beneath my new DIY modern coastal art, I used some old white latex wall paint to restore the canvases to a neutral state. ![]() I took some photos of the progression but my advice is always this: grab a canvas, some acrylic paint in colors you like, apply that paint to the canvas and enjoy the process. I am definitely NOT an artist, but I really enjoy painting and I think that the best way to approach it is to just relax and let go! I find it difficult to provide tutorials, even though I have done quite a few and I’m asked daily for more. Here’s How to Make Your Own DIY Modern Coastal Art Acrylic paints ( this set is a great way to start!).Paint brushes (I used 1″, 2″ and then some small artist’s brushes for this size canvas).Primed, stretched canvas (grab a 50% off coupon and head to Michael’s!).I reused those same canvases to create my DIY modern coastal art, so to everyone who has written to me and expressed their worry about “ruining” a canvas – don’t worry! You can always paint over it. You might remember that I created a colorful little triptych back when we lived in the townhouse and then I reworked the canvases and made them even brighter. I created these abstract paintings that remind me of waves. I really, really miss the lake when it freezes it over so I wanted to bring a little more of the lake inside. It’s been life changing for a type A like me, who used to schedule “free time” when we traveled. We will literally leave the lawn mower parked on the lawn, grass half mowed, and go boating. That unpredictably has really helped me live in the moment – Hubby and I have learned to live on “lake time” and enjoy the beauty of a day before the moment passes. A calm, sunny day with water so still that it reflects the trees like a mirror can morph into choppy, moody teal waves in seconds. The lake is mesmerizing and always surprising. Inspired by Lake Superior, I repainted the hallway triptych and created easy DIY modern coastal art. ![]()
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