Introduction: Things you need Canvas painting (new or dry) Glaze or sealant Paintbrush Artist sponge Fine-grain sandpaper Stained glaze Polyurethane varnish Clean rag with varnish and worn distressed canvas.
Distressing the canvas gives the art an aesthetic that is passed down from generation to generation. There are several techniques you can employ to achieve this. If you are an original artist, the task is easier, and you can start distressing the canvas as soon as the original painting is finished.
Distressed canvas with varnish and wear.Distressing the canvas gives the art an aesthetic that is passed down from generation to generation. There are several techniques you can employ to achieve this.
If you are an original artist, the task is easier, and you can start distressing the canvas as soon as the original painting is finished. However, you can use the most distressing techniques on fresh and finished paintings.
It's impossible to know exactly what the product will look like until it's finished. It's best to use a painting that you can easily modify, since you won't know the details of how it will end up looking.
step 1
Apply a finishing glaze or slow-drying sealer to the canvas. When the paint is almost dry but there are still some small wet spots on the surface, apply the glaze.
step 2
Rub glaze over areas covered with dry and slightly damp paint. Dust the surface with an artist's sponge or fine-grit sandpaper for a vintage look.
step 3
Apply a neutral or pink colored glaze over the surface of a near-dry or fully dry painting. Glazes are almost transparent when dry, but give a slight rocky or mineral effect to the paint.
step 4
Apply polyurethane varnish over some dry colored glaze to intensify the color. This technique is bumpy and it gives a textured discoloration to the painting.
step 5
Apply a coat of glaze over the dry painting.
step 6
Wrap a rag tightly. Pull it tight at both ends. Drag it over the wet glaze to create a watermark effect.
step 7
Sand bare canvas and dry painted canvas areas with fine sandpaper to etch the paint and break down the canvas fibers.
step 8
Place the canvas face up on the floor. Pour small puddles onto the surface. Let the water sit on the canvas until it's as painful as you want it to be.
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