Making A Monogram Wood Sign

The thing about 

one simple letter

is that it makes bold graphic art.

It's the kind of wall art that you can leave up year round.

So I thought I would share how I made this one.

Start with a 24" x 24" utility panel (or plywood).

Nail wood panel onto 2 boards that support the back sides.

Then cut furring strips to frame the edge.

Using black, white, and raw sienna,

I made a blend of paint that appears to have a lot of layers

in the gray.

Keep blending in a criss cross motion

until you get a layered look

that you like.

I like to see the actual brush stroke.

Handmade, ya know.

Paint the frame edge in a mushroom tan.

I mix brown, camel, and raw sienna to get that tan.

Then brush white randomly on top of that.

It will be a worn and layered look.

You can see the layers here on the side:

I print the letter in photoshop

(using Ecuyer Dax font)

and chalk transfer to the dry board.

Paint in off white.

I use Crumb Cookie - Lowes Olympic.

Then add a camel and brown glaze.

Use a baby wipe to wipe down in areas that are too dark.

Shade edges with a brown gray mix.

I found a large existing frame

and put a utility panel board in that

to make an even bigger Monogram wall art.

I want to try these in other colors too!

If you do - send me a pic : )

Deb

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