Canvas making

Get inspired by your own two hands with this quick, economical and useful project… The first time I stretched my own canvas, I swear, I heard angels singing. While my painting professor at the time would likely argue I had no business being behind a canvas in the first place, the connection made between a quality surface and […]

By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice When most artists think about making money with their art, three things immediately come to mind: selling originals, doing commission work, and selling prints. Some artists might also think of teaching, or design jobs. But are those the only ways to make money as an artist? Absolutely not! In fact, we’ve put together a huge list of 77 ways you could turn your artistic skills into income. Not all of these […]

Alison Wong, the master mind behind Butter Projects in Royal Oaks Michigan, leads us through the process of building a canvas stretcher. On a table saw, rip lumber at a 15 degree angle down the len…

Things To Do With Mini Canvases! Great Handmade Gift For Christmas👍🏻👍🏻Make mini canvas ornaments Melt crayons on one. Could be very messy with a small one so be sure to cover your working area with newspaper or cardboard. Bedazzle a canvas Paint scenery if you can handle the tiny paint brushes and working space (or even like this set up an art studio in a doll house)Or make a collage for someone I love this idea! But maybe would be good for people who dont have a boring state (in…

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When Hometalk asked me to make another light up canvas art for all of you, I was thrilled! You can see more of my crazy creations here Items needed for this…