summer art project #2

so i had this canvas that a friend gave me to give to the thrift store.
but i would never give up a canvas.
especially one of this size.
not when i have my trusty spray paint on hand.

it had a funky geometric pattern on it.
i sprayed a couple of coats of primer  and one coat of plain white.

i told the kids that we wanted it to be abstract so don't draw aliens or pirates or guns.
i tried to control the color palette.
but as you can see that didn't really work out.

i just let them go to town.
we had meliyah over that day so she got to help.

as usual paint was everywhere.
but i don't worry about that.
that's what the washing machine is for.
and life's too short to worry about a little mess here and there.

i would love to say that i was perfectly composed the entire time.
but that would be a lie.
i worked hard to not be in control.
it wasn't easy....i so wanted it to magically look amazing.
i had to take some deep breaths.

when it was finished & dried i tackled the rough edge.

i hot glued a piece of dark brown grosgrain ribbon along the entire edge to finish it off.

i think it works perfectly in this little nook with the kids' table.

 and it makes me smile every time i walk by. Pin It