Do you love vintage and antique paintings? Check out my simple method to make cheap or free art prints look like exquisite paintings without the hefty price tag using a few affordable supplies. You might even have everything on hand, and this DIY art project won’t cost you a thing.
If you aren’t new to my blog then you know that I’ve done this same type of project numerous times already over the years with different yet similar looks. It’s pretty much always the same approach. More to that later in my tutorial.
How to make a print look like a painting (using cheap supplies)
Supplies needed
- various sized brushes
- frames (I found mine at the thrift store for $2-$3 each)
- cheap or free prints (I bought mine for under $5 on Etsy but you can find some for free too. More about that later)
- matte or/and semi-gloss gel medium
- matte mod podge
- decoupage toolset
- foam board, cardboard, or canvas panels in various sizes (I used 8×10, 5×7, and 4×6 canvas panels because those are the frame sizes I have)
- scissors (or utility knife)
- polycrylic spray
Here are some of my favorite landscapes and still lives:
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