Diy Teens Wall Art Decor Project, decorating projects ideas for teens.
Article by: Madeleine M Langlois
Miy Project: Teen wall art decor “Graffiti Paris Canvas Art”
My teenage son’s graffitilike text on paper and book covers gave me the idea of asking him to make an artwork peice for a decor exhibit I took part in. His contribution was the word Paris in graffitilike text done in pastels on a box-style canvas.
I wanted to share with other teens and mom with teens to encourage their teens in their art form, and that it can be acheive on many other surfaces besides walls.
Hands-on time: An hour or more, depending on detail.
Total time:Plus drying time for varnish.
Skill: this miy teen wall art decor project idea is of easy to moderate skill depending on the details.
Materials & Tools:
•Artist canvas (17.8 x 17.8 centimetres) 3D box-style
•Oil pastels in assorted colours (many brands available, try a few samples)
•Pencil
•Drawing paper and graphite paper
•Graffiti design
•Masking tape
•Permapaque artist markers by Sakura
•Grey and white eraser
•Cloth
•Workable fixative by Krylon
MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE AT ARTS AND CRAFTS STORES or on line.
MIY INSTRUCTIONS:Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity.
Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti — free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity. Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti –free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Preprimed canvas is ideal for graffitilike art. On paper, draw or write words (in our case it was the word Paris) to use as a template. With a pencil, draw the text on the canvas or transfer it onto the canvas using graphite paper. Cut out the word from the sheet of paper. Cut a piece of graphite paper in the same size. Put graphite paper under the cutout word and secure with masking tape. Use a pencil or pen to trace the design onto the canvas.
Colour the word or text in three or four colours of pastels, shading in areas around the edges of the letters. Use scrap pieces of paper to practice shading first, if preferred. Glide pastels smoothly onto the canvas and lift the tips as soon as the lines are finished. You can use a cloth or your fingers to blend the colours. Use a wide marker for the outlines. Add a colour border around the letters.
The background is left white. Use the grey part of eraser to remove pencil, graphite lines or pastel smudges.To protect the artwork from dust and smudges, spray on fixative in a side-to-side motion. It fixes the pastels without leaving a glossy finish. Several coats can be applied. Let dry between each coat.
Variations: Use different sizes of canvases to let your teen create his or her mini art gallery. Larger canvases placed side by side have impact. Smaller canvases are perfect for personalized tags. For younger children, create a montage to add colour to a bare wall. Paint several canvases, each in a different solid colour: yellow, blue, green, etc. Then let children doodle on them, using pastels in assorted bright colours. Thick wax crayons or washable markers can also be used. This is a great activity for a birthday party.If your teen wants to do larger frames with spray paints, be sure they work in a well-ventilated area and wear a protective mask. Spray paint fumes are toxic.
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By: Madeleine M Langlois
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Teen Wall Art Decor, Graffiti Canvas Art
October 30th, 2009Why Is Modern Canvas Art Highly Favoured By Many?
October 22nd, 2009Modern canvas art evolved in the arts and crafts industry because it introduced a different twist from the usual or traditional masterpieces. Artists are not afraid to inject their own interpretation of what you actually want from the output. The art is actually a combination of your thoughts and the master’s skills. In totality, modern canvas art is a fusion of art and reality.
There are other things for you to favour this endeavour more than other works of art. Perhaps, you want to ask: what are the other qualities inside the package that makes modern canvas art a choice of many homeowners and interior decorators? In this regard, look into what you should expect with such an artwork collection.
The strengths of modern canvas art
Modern canvas art is more than just simplicity and convenience. Just like other art forms, it is a way to convey what the artist feels and what the decorator wants. Here are some of the strengths behind this type of artwork choice:
It is unique. The uniqueness of modern canvas art is seen in the options you have for the theme of the artwork. Your choices range from persons and pets to places and specific structures. It is also a budget-friendly option. It is often hard to buy modern artworks from your favourite artists. Aside from the painstaking time you need to spend whilst sitting on auctions, it may also take so much money from you to have the piece you want. This is why modern canvas art becomes widely recognised in the market. Surprisingly, what you are allotting for a single work of expensive art may already be more than enough to pay for ten pieces of modern canvas artworks. It allows you to become creative. Modern canvas art may be placed anywhere you want. If you and your partner’s photos are transformed into canvas, you may simply hang them on your walls. The theme becomes your basis on where you may use the output. You also have the right to inject the designs and colours you want. You become an artist as well. This type of art welcomes everybody to become artistic. Whilst you may allow artists to do bulk of the work for you, you have the chance to become the artist yourself. For instance, when you use photos to canvas art, you upload your pictures and make the necessary alterations. This enhances your love for the arts. It is available in different venues. You do not have to look elsewhere just to get your masterpieces finished. In fact, you may simply sit down and have a sip of your coffee whilst you open your personal computers. From there, you will be able to open various sites that offer this type of service.
By: Luke Wildman
