Fast art projects that are engaging and neat without looking “craft-y” are one of my delights lately. When working on our gallery for the bedroom, I wanted a big mix of looks – sketches, realist oil paintings, photos, etc. I made a vegetable print on canvas that took almost no time flat. There’s lots of vegetables that make interesting prints, but I like the look of a single stalk of celery. (I have also seen people use the whole bundle of celery to make flower prints.)
STEP 01: Slice off one end of the stalk to expose a flat, fresh layer. I used a paper towel to dry mine off so the paint would stick well.
STEP 02: Dab stalk into acrylic paint and press onto canvas. I got a few prints out of each paint application for stamps that varied in concentration. I also sometimes used a sponge brush to brush the paint on for a little more control.
And yes, I got crazy and flipped one stamp upside down for a little quirk. Let the whole thing dry and you’re done!
I love this print to work toward my look of really varied pieces. Some are big, bold, and graphic, while others like this are small, detailed patterns. Although I used a small canvas, I think this could be really cool on a huge one too to add texture and pattern somewhere.
