19 Apr 2011

Pop Art on Canvas



You will need:
  • 2-3 photos of high contrast
  • 4 Reeves clean edge canvas 10” x 10”
  • Reeves acrylics 75ml (Medium Yellow,Bright Red,Cobalt Blue,Grass Green & Mars Black)
  • Reeves Acrylic Brush Pack
  • Photographs (select a few to experiment with)
  • Carbon Paper
  • Reeves Sketching Set

- Take your photos on CD (preferably saved as JPEG files) or on a digital camera memory card into a digital photo processing center and select your images on the photo terminal (or ask for assistance if required).

- Select the ‘black & white’ option, then increase the contrast and reduce the brightness levels until you reach the desired effect. Ensure that the print outs of your photo are at least A4 in size.Place a sheet of carbon paper between the canvas and your now black and white image. Trace around the image with pencil. Remove the carbon paper to reveal an outline of your image.

- Use the black paint to fill in the main image. Fill in the background with another color. Repeat this process another three times on the remaining canvases using different colored backgrounds. Now you have your own personalized set of images! Hang canvas from hooks in a 2 x 2 layout as shown.

You don't have to buy the exact brand as I have stated. This is just more of a guide on how to start! You can use different colors or different pictures on each canvas. You can use whatever paint brand you are comfortable with. Just use your imagination with this project and most importantly, just have fun! Good luck and I expect to hear and see your finished project!

xoxo

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