Wall Art: Herringbone Painting

Dress up your walls with unique herringbone wall art!

Posted by Holly W.

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Follow this tutorial for making your own colorful canvas art with a herringbone print.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Acrylic Paint (multiple colors)
  • Painters Tape
  • Scissors
  • Paint Brushes
  • Canvas (12x12 inch)

Steps (5 steps, 90 minutes)

  1. 1

    First, gather your supplies and choose several paint colors for the background of the canvas.

  2. 2

    Paint the canvas in a splotchy, colorful pattern. No actual pattern is necessary. You just want to see the color peeking through the herringbone pattern when finished. Let dry.

  3. 3

    Cut the painters tape for your herringbone pattern. The size may vary according to your canvas, but 1 inch x 3 inch pieces are recommended for this example, using a 12-inch square canvas. Lay the tape over the dry painting in a herringbone pattern with 1/2 inch spaces in between.

  4. 4

    Paint over the tape with white paint and let dry completely.

  5. 5

    Peel off the tape and you have a clear, colorful herringbone pattern. Now, hang it on your wall for a fun statement piece.