Rodney White Inspired DIY Artwork

Confession...I have a closet full of Ballard Design and Pottery Barn catalogs. 

Sadly I have rarely purchased anything that I drool over. 

But...I use these catalogs for inspiration for my own projects in our home as I am sure most every other budget home decorator does. 

I have been in love with Rodney Whites Seek Happiness print found in many Ballard Design catalogs. I did a google search for more of his work to see what was out there...I came across this print that would fit our kitchen.

Image from here

 I love the messages in his work and the style is right up my ally! I decided to give my own painting a go. 

I think anyone can do this type of art work if you break it down into easy steps.




Step 1: Draw out basic shapes. Paint in shapes

Step 2: Add shading where needed and print out wording.

 Step 3: Tape wording how you want it placed on canvas

Step 4: Using a charcoal sketching pencil or good ole #2 pencil color on out line of printed text on the back of the page. Trace outline onto painted canvas using a ball point pen.

Step 5:  Fill in text with small paint brush

Optional Step 6: Apply a wash of light brown or white over entire image to give a aged feel to the painting.

Ta Daaaahhh....not to bad for a evening of playing with paint. I used some satin ribbon to cover the exposed staples on this canvas since I used a cheap one I had already.  I am happy with it and it looks great over my stove in the kitchen.  Can't beat free artwork anyway.

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