How to paint a pale canvas

September 13, 2012, 12:25 pm Yahoo!7

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You don’t have to go for strong colours to break up a big blank wall. Instead, focus on creating interesting textures and using pastel hues for a large-scale piece that will team well with neutral furnishings.

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Gather your supplies

Large rectangular stretched canvas

1.5kg tub of Uni-Pro Multi-Purpose Filler

Here's How

Step 1: Working quickly, cover entire canvas with filler. You do not need to be neat.
Step 2: Using a stick to scratch filler, divide canvas into 7 sections.
Step 3: Create a different texture in each section – press a glass rim or back of spoon into the filler, use a stick to scratch a pattern, drag a fork through it or crosshatch. If you don’t like an effect, smooth it over and try again. Allow to dry for 48 hours – a fan or hair dryer will help speed up the process.
Step 4: Paint canvas in white and allow to dry. Paint each section in colour of choice (grey, opal or silver), then let dry. Paint over sections in white – on some, apply a light coat for a wash-out look; on others, use heavy vertical or horizontal strokes.