Sunrise Tree Silhouette Canvas

Sunrise Tree Silhouette Canvas

Posted by DecoArt on Sep 8th 2014

Stencil a tree silhouette onto a canvas full of the glorious colors of a sunrise.

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • palette or plastic plate
    • paper towels
    • painter's tape or stencil adhesive
    • 12" x 12" canvas
    • stencil brush

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Allow to dry between painting steps.

    1. Position and secure the Branching Out Stencil onto the canvas with painter's tape or stencil adhesive.
    2. Beginning at the top 1/4 of the canvas, use a stencil brush or cosmetic sponge to apply Turquoise Blue.
    3. Apply Purple Cow in the narrow band under Turquoise Blue, fading colors into each other where they connect.
    4. Repeat the application with Peaches ‘n Cream, Orange Twist, and Bright Yellow, working toward the bottom of canvas. (Refer to photo for color placement.)
    5. Lift and clean the stencil.
    6. When the paint is dry, mist the canvas with Americana Matte Spray Finish, if desired.