Friday, December 21, 2012

DIY for Your Favorite Quote

A few months ago at a yard sale, I picked up a large frame with a faded piece of art.  The frame was gorgeous, but the artwork was beyond repair. I bought it for four dollars with the intention of painting over the canvas.  Since I'm still waffling over what to paint, I decided to write out my favorite quote (from poet Louise Bogan) and hang it in my office for a little daily inspiration. I'm sure I'll paint over it soon, but until then, this is a lovely incarnation.





Oh... I forgot to add...

The canvas is exposed and there is no glass over the top of the art.  I painted with an acrylic paint directly onto the existing artwork. I let it dry and hung it up. I didn't seal it or treat the canvas in any way before painting.

3 comments:

Hillary said...

So, do tell how you did this...painting it by hand on canvas? Paper? Glass?
Love.

Little Pieces of Light said...

That is such a gorgeous quotation!! Am going to note it down in my journal.

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Milsters

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Splenderosa said...

Sarah, this is so you. Sending my best wishes for the happiest holiday season ever !!