10 mixed media canvas ideas

I love experimenting with various mediums on canvas. Here are 10 mixed media canvas ideas! :)

My fave colours on a canvas

1. Use your fave colours.

Keep to a simple colour combo and play it up with textures to create visual interest.

Abstract experimentation

2. Try something abstract.

A canvas takes a ton more abuse than paper *winks* so experiment. Try in some stamping, drip some paint and enjoy the process.

For the love of lace and cameo

3. Go for vintage chic.


Not sure if you remembered my gold and lace obsession last year? *LOL* I wanted to use the lace so badly that I just wrapped the canvas in lace! 

A not-so-secret obsession with lace

4. Try a little ombre.

 Graduating tones can be a fun way to add interest to a background.

A decorated Christmas tree and coordinating canvas

5. Put a negative chipboard to good use.

Think of fun ways to create textures on your background. Here I used a negative chipboard + gesso + mists. 

Mixed media canvas with vintage tag

6. Dress up a focal point.

The background was created to complement the vintage tag. What I did was extend the elements from the tag to the canvas and make a backdrop that would create interest but not distract from the focal point.

Dream big canvas with Blue Fern Studios

7. Go monotone.

When you take the guessing game out of choosing colours, you focus on just one thing - textures.

Lace canvas

8. Take inspiration from patterned paper.

The colours for this canvas were pulled from that torn patterned paper [top left corner].

Love it when my "save-it-for-rainy-day" stash gets smaller

9. Create a fun scene.

Add a photo and create a whimsical scene complete with found elements.

My Zeus and Zoe journey

10. Give the majority of your elements the gold treatment.

Use gesso and paint on your elements for a chic pulled-together look. 


There you have it. 10 mixed media canvas ideas. Which is your fave?