A recent discussion with a client about matching a color caused me to pull out old paint strips. We used a photo of the canvas and a photo of her wall paint in the Sherwin Williams app Chip It to determine if the aqua colors were similar shades...and they were!
Using a few paint chips from the beginning while picking out papers, paints and embelishmentscan make it easy to ensure all your selections match and have the same under tones.
Using a few paint chips from the beginning while picking out papers, paints and embelishmentscan make it easy to ensure all your selections match and have the same under tones.
Purchasing paper pads can also give you a mixture of prints and patterns within the same shades. Another easy tip is to create a paint stick using a popsicle stick with your wall paint. Easy to take with you into any store when trying to pick out accessories and art.
First layers of papers with sepia and teal stains from Lindy's magicals industrial chic and a wash of gesso.
Adding the ephemera and quotes.
Black tinted modeling paste through a stencil and cardstock cutouts of figures.