Art

Ideas for Canvas Artwork for Your Home

‘In the olden days’, as my young daughter is wont to say, the only canvas artwork available were original paintings (or copies of well-known masters) in oils or acrylics. Today giant leaps in printing technology has changed all of that. Almost any picture can become a canvas artwork.

Traditional canvas artworks

As mentioned traditional oils or acrylic painting is the most well-known form of canvas artworks. Often rich in colour and painterly techniques these make a fantastic addition to your décor. They can fit into any wall art and decor style – contemporary, modern or classical. The genre you choose as well as the way you frame your canvas artwork will be dependent on your decor style.

Photographic canvas artworks

Developments in printing technology have made it possible to print any photograph onto canvas enabling you to turn your wedding, baby or holiday photographs into canvas artworks. Add an ornate frame and to the untrained eye it will seem as if you have had a wedding portrait painted in oils.

Any art can be turned into a canvas artwork

Got a favourite print? Well any artprint can be turned into a canvas artwork. The advantages are numerous – the artwork is more durable, the colours are richer and it no longer needs a protective glass cover on the frame. You can even do this at home – check on-line to find simple instructions.

Choosing a canvas artwork for your home

Remember this is one of the most personal decisions you can make when decorating your home. Choose a canvas artwork that reinforces the atmosphere of your home. Don’t select a bright busy piece if you are trying to create an atmosphere of tranquillity.

Support local artists when purchasing a canvas artwork

Visit local galleries and see what’s on offer.

Drawing Tips and Techniques for Beginners

Do you want to start learning the proper ways and techniques in drawing? Well if your passion is more on drawing pictures of what you see then these are some helpful and pretty basic tips that you have to consider and look through.

1. Lighting has the biggest part in drawing. You won’t be able to draw if you don’t have enough lighting.

2. Try drawing life forms rather than relying on pictures.

3. Have a pad of newsprint papers for practice.

4. Having a sharp pencil always a must. Make sure that you have different types of pencil that you can use for different techniques.

5. Choose a subject that is not complicated since you are just starting learning your artwork.

6. Don’t prejudge your work and get discourage. Drawing is a layer of work and has process. So don’t rush.

7. Start with simple techniques that do not require too much effort and time. Practice outline or contour drawing technique.

8. Light and shading in your drawing gives a great quality in your pictures so make sure you know where it needs to be shaded and where not to.

9. Your preliminary drawings are very good motivations so do not discard them immediately. You can compile it and browse it to see you progress in time.

10. Always have your drawing kit with you. Anywhere you go and you got a free time you can practice right away. Remember practice makes perfect.