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Alyssa @ Clever Nest
Alyssa @ Clever Nest Blogger Orange, CA
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Crafts Design & Décor

Foolproof DIY Impressionistic Paintings!

NO painting or drawing skillz required! These canvases are easy to do, and bring a pop of color to naked walls. All you need is some paints, molding paste, and a brush. Impressionistic color bands and lots of blending! The how to and lots more pics at myclevernest.com.
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    Impressionistic style is incredibly forgiving. I literally smacked on the paint and blended it in. I'm so happy it turned out!
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    I'm so happy how these give a much needed pop of color to my very neutral living room!
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    The textured look comes from spreading something called molding paste onto the canvas and letting it dry before applying the paint. It makes it look like the...
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    The more colors the merrier :)
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    Can you do the Blend and Swish?
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    Final product

To see more: http://www.myclevernest.com/2012/03/fool-proof-diy-painting.html

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on Aug 28, 2012 | 1828 Views
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  • Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA
    Such nice effect.

    It brings ocean atmosphere to the room.

    on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kim Sand & Sisal Virginia Beach, VA
    Beautiful paintings! I love the soft, watery effect.
    on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Elaine S Saint Leonard, MD
    really pretty! I pinned the blog post too so I can try it! Thanks!
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Peggy Vance Highland Springs, VA
    Looks simple enough but I doubt if mine would turn out like that....I'm not an artist!!!! I really like the way yours turned out!!!!
    on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 0
  • Darlene B Cincinnati, OH
    Monet like!
    on Dec 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Monique Burkes Columbia, SC
    Cool! You make it sounds so easy. Off to take a look!
    on Apr 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • LamboDesigns Altoona, IA
    Beautiful colors!
    on Apr 05, 2013 · Like 0
  • Gypsy Barn Canada
    Blend and SWISH! BA HA HA HA! That's awesome!
    on Apr 05, 2013 · Like 0
  • Kathleen Lansdale, PA
    Very clever. When I was young I painted with oils on canvas, and have done ceramics, but this is a fresh idea I just might have to try, as I moved into an apartment last year, and have one wall that would be perfect for this:)
    on Apr 06, 2013 · Like 0

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