Cut Edge Geometric Abstract Painting - Project #172

Time: 2-3 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Fredrix Cut Edge Canvas Panels

Pencil or Pen

Acrylic Paint

Glue

Craft Knife

Cutting Mat

Metal Ruler

Brush

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Create clean lines using canvas panels in this abstract painting! This project also has an instructional video available!

Steps

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  Step 1
  Choose a black Cut Edge Canvas Panel for the base and white Cut Edge Canvas Panel for the top design. This example uses two 8x10" panels.
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  Step 2
  Use a ruler to draw a geometric abstract design on the back of the white panel. Remember it will be reversed when turned over.
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  Step 3
  Number the pieces of the design. With a craft knife and metal ruler, cut apart the design.
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  Step 4
  Using the numbers, turn over and reassemble the design on top of the black panel.
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  Step 5
  Choose pieces that will remain the black of the canvas panel and set those pieces aside.
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  Step 6
  Paint the pieces with acrylic and glue them in place, keeping the pieces as close together as possible. Use the pieces that will be the black spaces for positioning only; don't glue them in place.
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  Step 7
  To finish, take the remaining unglued shapes and glue them down to create a third layer to the design. Notice the sharp, clean lines the cut shapes have in the design.

Products Used

• Fredrix Cut Edge Black Rectangular Canvas Panels - 12x16  (TAR-37151)
• Fredrix Cut Edge Black Rectangular Canvas Panels - 8x10  (TAR-37121)
• Fredrix Cut Edge Black Round Canvas Panels - 12  (TAR-37351)
• Fredrix Cut Edge Black Square Canvas Panels - 8  (TAR-37361)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 11x14  (TAR-3714)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 12x16  (TAR-3715)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 4x6  (TAR-3710)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 5x7  (TAR-3711)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 8x10  (TAR-3712)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Rectangular Canvas Panels - 9x12  (TAR-3713)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Round Canvas Panels - 12  (TAR-3735)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Round Canvas Panels - 8  (TAR-3734)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Square Canvas Panels - 12  (TAR-3737)
• Fredrix Cut Edge White Square Canvas Panels - 8  (TAR-3736)