Artful Days : Deep Blue Sea Canvas

Hello Evening all

Phew, what a warm week, what have you been doing to cool down?
Lots of fans and ice lollies here :)

This would be a perfect time to be a little mermaid swimming around in the lovely deep blue sea, and with Teresa's help we can really imagine that with this stunning canvas.

I just love the rusty porthole and the way all things from the sea are clustered in the corner, it looks like she is on her way to investigate the treasures of the deep.

Mix the coloured sand with some heavy gel medium using a palette knife and apply around the canvas randomly, concentrating in one corner. Add Pearl Art Balls and Acrylic Dew Drops for added texture and allow to dry.

Pull strands out of the hessian to create an open textured 'net' effect and glue down with more gel medium. Cut a porthole from grey board and make 'nuts and bolts' with MDF hexagons and adhesive pearls. Once again, allow to dry before continuing.

Paint over the canvas with white gesso, let dry then apply Lindy's Magicals. Spritz the Magicals with water and tilt the canvas to allow drips to form. Keep building up the colour until you are happy with the effect.