Shells on the Beach Canvas
Welcome to the June edition of the monthly Creative Craft Hop!
Sara from Birdz of a Feather is hosting,
thank you Sara!
Welcome friends, readers, and visitors~
if you’re coming from Purple Hues and Me I know you’re buzzing
with excitement about her Bumblebee Wall Decor DIY
Today I’m going to show you how to paint a beach scene,
and you don’t have to be an artist~
Create this piece of art to hang in your home
and bring the beach to you anytime!
I used several inspiration photos from Unsplash for reference
Supplies
1 white artist canvas, any size
Sea shells and sea glass, {available at craft stores and Amazon here}
Acrylic paint: you can use artist’s acrylic or acrylic craft paint
white, turquoise, light and dark blue, purple and yellow
Glue {glue gun, E6000, craft glue}
The first step is making the shore line
I chose to make my beach diagonally across the canvas
Then starting from the top left corner paint dark blue
You can use a little water to make the paint flow better
on the canvas if necessary
Try to work quickly, keeping the paint wet
so you can blend the colors together as you paint
As you get near the water line use a softer blue
and/or add white so it gradually lightens
Use more white to lighten and blend in with the turquoise,
and paint more turquoise,
lightening it even more as it nears where the sand will begin
Next paint a very pale purple at the beach edge of the waterline
The purple area is where the sand is very wet from the waves washing in
Paint the beach with a very light yellow, mixing yellow and white
While paint is wet blend a few purplish shadows into the sand
As you are painting the canvas,
continue painting over the edges of all 4 sides
so when it’s finished it won’t need a frame
Make small random strokes with pure white to add highlights
and indicate the bubbling water coming on shore
Apply the highlights with thick strokes of paint,
the texture gives it added interest
When the paint is dry,
arrange the shells the way you want them on the beach
Glue them in place
Hang it up and enjoy!
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Wow Jenna! Everyone needs a calm, serene piece of artwork in their home like this and your instructions make it so easy to achieve. Thanks for sharing your talent 🙂
Thanks so much Sara!
Jenna, your talent for painting is amazing. I love each step you shared with us, makes me believe I can achieve the look as well. Thanks!!
Thank you Terrie, I hope you give it a try!
wow Jenna, I really love this one..the colour and the shells bring the instant cooling effect. Lovely!
Thank you Angie, nothing like a view of the beach to lift your spirits!
How fun is this! I love all of the pretty colors and that this project is 3D! Perfect for when you want to be at the beach, but are stuck in 100 degree plus weather in Texas… lol! Pinning for later when I need a beach get away! Love it!
Thank you Tammy, nothing like a view of the water to bring the temperature down!
Very pretty, Jenna! I love just the hint of lavender in there!
Thank you Jeanie 🙂
Oh my, Jenna, this is so fabulous – especially for those of us who can’t paint a lick, like me, lol! Your instructions are spot on and I believe I can do this! You make it seem so easy! What a beautiful 3D creation!
Thanks so much Gail!
Jenna, how I love this. Your tutorial makes me believe that even I can do this. Thank you for always sharing your talents. Stay cool, 109 heat index yesterday!
Thank you Pam, this would be fun to do with the girls! Yes, the temps have been brutal, it’s hot at the beach too, but there is always a nice breeze in the afternoon, and it’s cool in the pool 🙂
Jenna, your artistic skills always amaze me. The addition of the shells is a sweet idea to add more bracket vibe.
thanks so much Carol!
what a fun idea, this is gorgeous! This makes it so personal for each of us beachcombers!
Thanks so much Debra!
Jenna,
Simply a grand inspirational piece of artwork!
Thanks so much!
That turned out great!
Thanks Rita!
Jenna, this is absolutely stunning and I’ve never seen a similar craft which in the blogging world is a pretty big deal, lol! Your tutorial steps really simplify the process, and this would be a great project to do with kids after a trip to the beach gathering shells. Thanks for the inspiration–pinned!
Thanks so much Cecilia, I can’t take credit for it being an original idea as I’ve seen many like it on Pinterest…but it was a fun project and makes fun summer decor~
This painting/craft is like magic. My granddaughters just returned from Florida. I wonder if they brought any shells back? This would make a wonderful memento for my artistic girls to create for themselves.
Yes it would Linda, thanks so much!
This is so pretty. You’re an amazing artist. I love the added texture and interest that the shells give to the piece.
XOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
Thanks Niki, nothing like a view of the beach!
Really love this project, Jenna! 💙 This is gorgeous and I love the addition of shells.
thanks Patty Anne, lots of fun!
Super fun and almost instant art Jenna! I love the dimension and life the addition of shells bring to your canvas. ♥
Thanks Mary, fun project!
Your canvas art looks sooo good! I like the tip on adding the texture. Love those pops of sea glass! My brain would have just been stuck on shells Lol.
Thanks so much Allyson, it is a fun project!
I love this! Thank you so much!
Thank you, it’s a fun project!
Again, so pretty! Pinned.
Happy hopping,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO WIfe
Forgot to say pinned!