Family Love Canvas
Welcome to the blog today everyone!
I have a special canvas project to share with you. What makes this so special is the thought that I put into it. I’ve added elements that represent things (or people) in my life. I’ve gathered simple items to put together and placed them into groupings with meaning. I’ve just recently become an empty nester… so this is my way of holding on, yet letting go.
To get things started, I used the Circles Circles stencil from Stencil Girls with Art Anthology Stucco rough texture paste on an 8″ x 10″ canvas board. While that was drying, I took a walk out to the backyard and picked up a few twigs, ones that were as straight as I could find. We have always enjoyed the outdoors and what better way to bring the outdoors in then to put them on a canvas! These represent my husband, our two boys and myself. I’ve wrapped the bottoms with twine not just for texture, but to represent the ties we have with one another and our family’s history.
I mixed some paint and watered it down to create a wash of color. I allowed it to flow into the valleys of the stucco and dry completely before adding some corrugated cardboard and the “trees”. One of the twigs had a little stem coming out from it which was perfect to hold a token of LOVE!
To finish the canvas off, I added clear buttons that are threaded with twine. These stand for the support and inspiration of other family members that are with us or who have come before us, our roots! Have you ever tried creating this way? A project just for you? I love doing this.
I’ve shot a full process video of all the steps to create this canvas, you can watch it below or on our YouTube Channel.
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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope I have given you some inspiration to start your own canvas. Have a fantastic crafty week-end!
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it’s awesome! the kind of art I might drill holes into my wall for ;-) (rental)
So lovely!!!
Very creative with the string and twigs.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
simple easy cool!
Shari, I adore this! It’s not only beautiful, but the meaning behind it is soooo special! Once again, I find myself so grateful for designers/artists like you, who share their talent! Thank you! ♥♥♥
Simply stunning!
This is fabulous Shari, I love all the meaning it holds for your family!!
Neat idea!
Once you read the narrative you understand why this is such an important piece.
thanks for sharing a part of your life.
This is just beautiful!
Beautiful piece. I just love the heart behind it. So lovely, creative, too. Michelle t
You are very creative. Really like the string thing. I know the feeling of empty nest. For me it happened 7 years ago. There are still days when I miss the wee ones running underfoot and their laughter.
I love the look of this
Wow this project is absolutely precious, such amazing work!!!
This is fabulous, Shari. Thanks for sharing the thought behind your piece of art.
So pretty .
What a beautiful project and so meaningful
Gorgeous canvas! Love all that texture!
I love the stenciled stucco background you gave to your canvas. This is a cool representation of the appreciation you have of your family. It reminds me of the family tree. After all, the four of you are branches in your tree. The twine looks so nice around the bottom of the twigs and I like the charm. The addition of color in the background makes the canvas come alive. I enjoyed seeing how you blended the colors to try to get the color of the towel. It made the video REAL, showing what has to be done in order to achieve the appearance desired. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us.
Very cool!!! I love your project and it’s meaning. Thank you for videotaping this. I was very happy to watch you mix colors!!
What a great project!!! Think I might give it a try for myself:)
This is a beautiful way to capture the feeling of empty nest. I love the elements and the way you placed them. It’s been several decades since we became empty nesters. I wish it were easier, but I still miss our kids something awful :) and wish they could have remained little for just a while longer. Hugs to you ♥
Fits the Family Tree concept wonderfully.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Simply beautiful!
Such a beautiful and unique piece. Would make such a lovely gift.
Such a sweet idea! I have 2 boys too, the oldest being college-aged. I have a few years before the youngest leaves, but I can get teary-eyed thinking about it!
So beautiful in so many ways.
Oh my gosh. such wonderful symbolism reflecting lots of thought and love.
Shari is truly a blessing to all of us and this mixed media is wonderful as are all her creations. TFS!!!
Adore the rustic look of your brilliant creation! I’m sure the recipient will treasure this beautiful keepsake forever :)
Wow, this is so beautiful. Love the dimensionality!
Pretty canvas piece!
This is so cool! Really
a neat creation.
Carla from Utah
This is such an amazing piece of art! My youngest is on her way to college about 2000 miles away. I want to make something for her to take. You have inspired me to do this. Hugs, Robin
WOW! I love it! This is a fabulous way to represent your family. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day, Rebecca
Oh my – this is lovely and what a beautiful home accent!! SO gorgeous in its’ simplicity!!!
Just beautiful and so meaningful, too. I’m so impressed with your talent and love seeing you create.
Great project! ;-)
Clean and simple but so many pretty details! Amazing!
Your canvas is very unique and artsy, Shari. I love it.
Love those wrapped twigs and the meaning.
beautiful, very creative done with that wooden sticks. sereen landschap!
kind regards, Dora
sorry, wrong word used for the ‘landschap’ translation it must be = Landscape scenery
Fabulous work of art Shari! So cool that you were able to translate your feelings onto the canvas in such a creative way.
Shari,
I love your canvas! It is gorgeous. The twine-wrapped twigs are beautiful!!
What a lovely project, and so personally meaningful! I have a difficult time creating a project with images which are not meaningful to me. For instance, purchasing/using a random vintage image of some unknown person in a project instead of using an old snapshot of a relative does.
It’s wonderful to create art that has meaning!
What a great idea!
Sweet little family tree canvas!
Truly wonderful idea and beautifully done. Thanks … family near or far the tie that binds is love.
This is wonderful project idea and love all the thoughts that went into it where everything has a meaning! So beautiful with all the details