I did this this weekend... I used a louon door as my canvas. It started out with the intention of being Pollock-esque, but ended up being a monochromatic silver piece that depends strictly on texture. I used 2" painter's tape to mask off a mock frame around the door panel.
Yeah, it'll be heavy, but I think the size adds to its impact.
DIY Maven
November 17, 2006
For anyone opting for MDF, keep in mind it is weighty. You may want to keep this in mind if you want to hang your big art on the wall.
Allsunday
November 17, 2006
Don't forget that you can also use just about anything as canvas. Pieces of cardboard, box lids, wood pieces - anything flat and reasonably smooth. You can get a huge piece of MDF at the hardware store for much less money than a canvas, and it'll work just as well. And if you're a sucker for painting on cloth, you can just buy a big roll of canvas for cheap, cut it to size, stretch and staple. "Professional" canvas and paint are overrated.
CasaHartman
I did this this weekend... I used a louon door as my canvas. It started out with the intention of being Pollock-esque, but ended up being a monochromatic silver piece that depends strictly on texture. I used 2" painter's tape to mask off a mock frame around the door panel.
Full size image here.
Yeah, it'll be heavy, but I think the size adds to its impact.
DIY Maven
Allsunday
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