Quotes on Canvas

For Christmas presents to close friends and family, I try to do something thoughtful. I had the idea of making a canvas for my sister, mother, and best friend that included meaningful quotes.

First, I used a stencil and pencil to draw out the letters. The canvas below is one I did for my sister. I free handed the stars.

Then, I took a permanent marker and traced the pencil markings.

I blended colors to choose the base coat for each canvas and used a wide brush to apply the base coat of paint.

I then used a thin angular brush to color in the letters. I used two coats of paint and finished up by outlining the letters with a black sharpie to make them pop.

For the blue canvas above, I decided to add photographs. I applied them using Mod Podge and then used a foam brush to coat the entire canvas with horizontal and vertical Mod Podge streaks. This gave it an linen effect.

I'm very happy with the way all 3 canvas turned out and my mother, sister, and best friend loved them! :)