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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

catalina abstract sunset painting

Paint moments from your fondest memories, like this Catalina Abstract Sunset Painting, and add to a float frame.
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Print Project

Step 1

Lay the rough watercolour sheet on your working surface and brush water over it with a large brush until the sheet is damp.

Step 2

Place a little of each paint colour on a paper plate (or palette paper) and use water to thin the colours.

Step 3

Load a paintbrush with watered down paint and spread it across the paper horizontally. Start at the top with a very pale grey and slowly add a watered down Phthalo Blue at the bottom of the paper.

Step 4

Add bolder accents of Phthalo Blue and Old Gold to represent a sunset, water and sky. Use image as a guide.

Step 5

Once the artwork is dry, lay your open frame on top of your artwork and determine the area you like best. Mark the area to cut with a pencil.

Step 6

Using a craft knife, cut the artwork to the size of the frame opening and then frame the artwork.

Project Note: This project is featured within the Catalina Gallery Wall. For materials and instructions for the gallery wall and other projects featured, go to michaels.com and enter the below numbers in the search field:
- Catalina Gallery Wall (83538)
- Catalina Beach Watercolour Painting (83542)

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Strathmore® 400 Series Watercolor Sheet

    Item # 10010104 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 12112340 - Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $6.99
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Paint by Artist's Loft™, 4oz.

    Item # 10134996 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $6.49
    • Color: Grey
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Grey
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: Grey
    • Size: 4 oz
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    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Paint by Artist's Loft™, 4oz.

    Item # 10222312 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $6.49
    • Color: Phthalo Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Phthalo Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Phthalo Blue
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    845161011
    You’ll Need: 1

    Metallic Acrylic Paint by Artist's Loft®, 4oz.

    Item # 10266586 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $6.49
    • Color: Old Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Old Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Old Gold
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Distressed Blue 11" x 14" Frame, Home by Studio Décor®

    Item # 10507299 
    Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Add 2 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $42.99
 
 
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paper Plate (or Palette Paper)
  • X-ACTO® Knife
  • Bowl of Water
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

Lay the rough watercolour sheet on your working surface and brush water over it with a large brush until the sheet is damp.

Step 2

Place a little of each paint colour on a paper plate (or palette paper) and use water to thin the colours.

Step 3

Load a paintbrush with watered down paint and spread it across the paper horizontally. Start at the top with a very pale grey and slowly add a watered down Phthalo Blue at the bottom of the paper.

Step 4

Add bolder accents of Phthalo Blue and Old Gold to represent a sunset, water and sky. Use image as a guide.

Step 5

Once the artwork is dry, lay your open frame on top of your artwork and determine the area you like best. Mark the area to cut with a pencil.

Step 6

Using a craft knife, cut the artwork to the size of the frame opening and then frame the artwork.

Project Note: This project is featured within the Catalina Gallery Wall. For materials and instructions for the gallery wall and other projects featured, go to michaels.com and enter the below numbers in the search field:
- Catalina Gallery Wall (83538)
- Catalina Beach Watercolour Painting (83542)

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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