Remember being forced to take that beginner’s art class in highschool and having to painstakingly put together a mosaic? Well, that was then and this is now. You need a colorful art piece to splash up your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even office – and we’re here to tell you that not all mosaics are as aggravating as your high school art projects. In fact, this geometric mosaic is simple, inexpensive, and tons of fun!
What you will need: canvas or canvas board, ¼” or ½” painter’s tape, paintbrush, and a lively paint color!
Follow these five steps to complete your very own geometric mosaic (that doesn’t look like it was made in high school art class):
- Measure out an appropriate size for the desired space.
Where is your finished piece going to hang? Does it need to cover an entire wall or just a select space between two windows? Once you have the perfect place in mind, measure out the desired dimensions and then go in search of an appropriate canvas. Canvas board may be less expensive, but keep in mind that it can warp in humid climates, especially if it’s a bigger size. Be willing to accept slightly different dimensions than you’ve measured if you are on a budget.
- Tape your canvas.
Now for the creative part! The next three steps will determine what your art piece looks like in the end. It starts with taping your canvas. Lay lines of ¼” or ½” painter’s tape across the canvas in various directions, criss-crossing and creating many different angles and geometric shapes. Make sure each piece of tape extends to the edges (meaning the ones at a diagonal will be much longer than the rest).
- Block out select geometric shapes.
Depending on how you lay your tape, you may have dozens upon dozens of distinct shapes – from triangles to pentagons. Choose anywhere from one to five of these that will remain white and unpainted for contrast. Mark them with a small piece of tape or another type of marker such as a penny.
Choose a paint color that accents the soon-to-be decorated room. Does it already have a color scheme? Work with that. If it’s bland so far, spice it up with a bold red or daring purple! Need something more peaceful? Sea foam green and robin’s egg blue are popular choices as well. Paint each unmarked contrast space with your chosen color.
- Allow to dry.
This is probably the most difficult part of all – waiting. It shouldn’t take too long to dry, but be certain that it is before lifting the tape or your color might bleed into the white regions.
- Untape and voila!
Slowly peel back each strip of tape. Then step back and admire your not-so-high school handy work!
Now that you’ve revisited an old high school antagonist (the mosaic), it’s time to hang your artwork up for the world to see! But before you grab a hammer and nail, don’t forget the frame! Take your modern geometric mosaic into Frame Warehouse and the experts there will help you finish off your project with a frame that accents your art as well as your home!
