Large Scale
Graphic
Farmhouse
Art!
You can make it for about $15.
It's a simple star quilt block style
that could fit with farmhouse decor.
The black and white would make it a nice modern accent too
because it is so minimal in design.
Of course a black, white, and brown combo
is an industrial "go to" as well.
So I think it is a fun and versatile piece of art.
Start with a gallery canvas 22" x 28".
This will be about $10 if you have a coupon
or wait for a half price sale at most art stores.
You will need about 10' length in furring strips.
These are 1" x 2" pine wood.
Cut into 4 pieces.
2 @ 22"
2 @ 29.5"
Stain whatever color you like.
I used Minwax Early American.
Base paint your canvas with a white or off white paint,
matte or satin. Not glossy.
It's important to base paint first so that you can
easily touch up any mistakes.
Cut a 7" square template from paper.
Center on your canvas and very lightly trace with pencil or chalk.
You can tape off the edges of the square
to get a precise edge.
Then paint in matte black.
Now fold the paper in half
and then to the center
forming your triangle pattern.
You can either trace this onto your canvas or make a stencil
with cardstock to paint within the guide.
The stencil will make it easier to paint.
Correct any "outside of the lines" paint
with a small brush.
Add more black paint to
bottom right corners and edges.
This will add a little shadow.
Then sand all of the upper and left edges
to add highlight.
Use a long thin nail to attach the 2 short wood ends first.
Then attach the sides.
I like the sanding detail for extra textural dimension.
It's budget friendly wall art.
Large scale with a graphic impact,
this simple star quilt block style
will warm your walls.
Thanks for your visit!
Deb
