I talked recently about my own struggles with adding art to our walls. DIY art has become my best friend. I have always loved art with handwriting or type. I've always wanted to make one since I saw Elise's awesome painting.
I made this painting with some Queen lyrics (wedding song—awweee) in about 30 minutes one night. It was 30 minutes well spent, because this simple painting will live in my home for a long time. I love it!
The method is simple. Choose lyrics that you love, gather black acrylic, small paint brushes paint and white canvas, paint the words on in a messy cursive font. That's it. It's the perfect project to do while listening to records or watching a movie.
Handwriting paintings group really well with other paintings. I like using them to add a bit of pattern to my space. Next, maybe a whole wall? xo. Elsie
I love simple paintings like this that have a lot of impact. I really like your grouping, with the other painting and all the pretty containers in front!
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Posted by: Kate | January 07, 2013 at 11:34 AM
This is so pretty. It came out so good! Me, paint, and typography doesnt work out to well but i'd love to give this a try!
Melissa
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Posted by: melissa | January 07, 2013 at 11:36 AM
This is a wonderful idea for left over paint! :)
Posted by: Sheilly | January 07, 2013 at 11:45 AM
So clever. I want to be this creative!
Posted by: Sarah Kyle | January 07, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Very nice! One of my new year's resolutions is to paint once a month and i'm also into DIY art!! This is a great idea for future pieces that I can create!
Posted by: ralizabeth | January 07, 2013 at 11:55 AM
A whole wall like this would be AMAZING! I love that you've placed it with black and white objects with a few pops of colour. It looks beautiful, and such a simple project- love it!
Posted by: Kate | January 07, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Wow, I love that handwriting. Beautiful! Would look great in a downstairs bathroom I reckon
Celia x
Posted by: Celia Lindsell | January 07, 2013 at 12:07 PM
This is a really great idea. I will definitely be doing this when I have my own place.
Such a simple way of making a home look nicer.
Sophie x
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Posted by: Sophie | January 07, 2013 at 12:07 PM
I love this! So easy and it looks great!
Posted by: Rachel | January 07, 2013 at 12:07 PM
it looks amazing! x
Posted by: Laura | January 07, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Yes, yes, oh yay. I have a small canvas lying around, it´s been in my drawer for ages. I guess, I´ll give it some Kings of Convenience tonight.
Posted by: Malina | January 07, 2013 at 12:10 PM
That's so cool! I was also inspired by Elise's painting and did one of my own a few months ago! You can check it out here: http://impossiblyelise.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-canvas-wall-art.html
I love the black and white next to the pop of color as you have it here!
Posted by: Elise | January 07, 2013 at 12:12 PM
ahhh I love this so much.
xo
MacKensie
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Posted by: mackensie | January 07, 2013 at 12:14 PM
So beautiful! Love this! And I have THE perfect song lyrics for one in our home. Thanks!
Posted by: Elizabeth Beattie | January 07, 2013 at 12:17 PM
i. love. this. its so much more beautiful than some of the other similar painting diys ive seen!! thank you so much! p.s. i'm attempting your diy headboard this week!! i'm scared and excited!
Posted by: Angelica | January 07, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Ohhh...I have so many lyrics in my mind that I would like to paint on a board. I want to do it. It's just that my handwriting is so terrible, I need to find someone who can do it for me!
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Posted by: Margherita | January 07, 2013 at 12:18 PM
This looks great! I tried it myself recently (also inspired by Elise) but my fonts look very messy because of the cheap brush I used. What kind of brush do you use?
Posted by: Julia | January 07, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Oooh, a whole wall! Tempting. I have a blank canvas lying around. i think I know what to do with it now :D
Posted by: Natalia | January 07, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Wow, such a beautiful piece of personal artwork. Gorgeous interior as ever!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | January 07, 2013 at 12:23 PM
What to do if you have ugly handwriting? :)
Posted by: Thomas | January 07, 2013 at 12:26 PM