A handmade painted quote on canvas is an expression of artistry.The colors and designs are pleasing while the words reflect carefully chosen messages for people to display on their walls or desksYou can paint quotes on canvas and sell them in your favorite online marketplace, farmer's market or flea market.They can be made in a few hours with inexpensive supplies from your local craft store.
Step 1: The background of your canvas can be painted.
Depending on your artistic talent, you can be either minimal or intricate.Since you will be painting the letters of the quote over the background, it is a good idea to paint on a design that is not too busy or hard to read.If you want to have light-colored lettering, you should paint the background dark, while dark lettering should be painted with lighter shades.If you want the canvas to look exposed, you can leave it blank for this step.If you want to add the next coat, painting in layers is the best way to go.You don't have to worry about fumes when using oil paints.
Step 2: Transfer a quote to a canvas.
Once the canvas is dry, place a sheet of Graphite paper on top of it to make a printed copy of your quote.To trace the lines of the quote using a ballpoint pen, use a moderate amount of pressure, but not too much.The layers should be secured with a few pieces of tape.If your canvas is larger than a sheet of printer paper, you can use one line or one word at a time.If you accidentally transfer something onto your canvas, you should wash your hands.
Step 3: The letters should be removed and painted with a paintbrush.
Paint the letters on the canvas with a contrasting color and contrast it with the background.Allow the first coat to dry and apply another to make the quote pop if the background is very dark.Pick a small paintbrush to allow you to paint the smallest lines of your quote.
Step 4: Kneaded rubber can be used to erase residual marks.
A slip of the pen or a scratch with a fingernail can result in little unwanted marks on the canvas.If you want to finish your art, you can rub them away with a pencil or rubber.The best way to get the best results is to buy a small block of rubber at an art supply store.Depending on the darkness of the transfer, a standard pencil may cause smudges.
Step 5: You can paint the background of your canvas.
Depending on your artistic talent, you can be either intricate or minimal.Since you will be painting the letters of the quote over the background, it's a good idea to paint on a design that isn't too busy or hard to read.If you want to have light-colored lettering, you should paint the background dark, while dark lettering should be painted with lighter colors.If you want the canvas to look exposed, you can leave it blank for this step.
Step 6: Measure and mark where you want your quote to go.
After your background is completely dry, use a ruler and a pencil to make light lines across your painted background, exactly where you want the letters of the quote to be painted.You can use this to keep your letters straight.Plan out your entire quote on a piece of paper, taking into account the size of the stencil and the canvas so you know where you want your letters to go.If you use a custom-cut stencil and don't use individual letters to make your quote, you can skip this step.
Step 7: The quote is stenciled onto the background.
Slowly and carefully lay the first letter of your quote down on the pencil line you made.Lift the stencil up.To wash off excess paint, use a second wet paintbrush and a paper towel.For the rest of the quote, repeat the steps.Use a small amount of paint on the brush.Too much paint will cause the stencil to bleed and ruin the letter.If you put too much on the brush, wipe it off with a dry paper towel.You can correct a mistake with a damp paper towel.
Step 8: You can cover the canvas with a color you want.
As with the other techniques, you want the background to be contrasting so that the letters are easy to read.In choosing your colors and designs, you can be either bold or simple.You can glue down bits of fabric or colorful paper from magazines to make a fun alternative to solid lettering.If you want white lettering, paint the canvas white instead of leaving it bare because the vinyl letters will not stick well to the rough canvas surface.Solid lettering is the best choice if you want a patterned or bold background.
Step 9: Attach your quote to the canvas with vinyl letter stickers.
The vinyl letters should be placed on the canvas as you want them to appear.Use a ruler as a guide to keep them straight.Taking into account the size of the letters and the canvas, plan out your quote in advance on a separate piece of paper.Double-check that the stickers are not removed.
Step 10: Completely covering the letters, paint the background on the canvas.
You should be gentle with your paint so that you don't accidentally lift up the edges of the letters.The letters will not come off cleanly in the next step if the paint is too thick.You don't need a lot of paint to cover your first coat.
Step 11: You can reveal your finished product by peeling off the vinyl letters.
Slowly peel off the letters one by one while the background is still wet and sticky.Try using a pair of tweezers.If you have to, use a small paint brush.The letters should not be thrown away.They can be used multiple times.
Step 12: There is a simple background on the canvas.
It will be easiest if the background is a solid color.As with the other techniques, choose a background color that will match the lettering you want.If you want more than a solid background, you can use an ombre gradient to add some extra color.
Step 13: You should plan your quote on paper before you paint it.
Take into account the size of the canvas and how you want it to look.Before you start, sketch out where you want the words to go.There are different lettering styles.For a more artistic look, use a block and sans-serif in your quote.
Step 14: You can use a paint pen to write on the canvas.
After the canvas has dried completely, use a water-based paint pen or paint marker to write a quote on it.It's a good idea to start with the biggest words and fill in the smaller ones as you go.If you make a mistake, you can wipe it off with a wet paper towel.If you want the letters to be bolder, you can keep retracing them until they are as thick as you please.Shadows or border effects can be added in different colors.