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How to Paint Your Own Sun Art

May 12, 2020 by Cassie 16 Comments

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How to Paint Your Own Sun Art

Disclaimer: I am no artist! I just wanted to get that off my chest before we begin, ok?  When Krista invited me to be a part of this Summer DIY/craft hop, I had zero idea what I would make.  Then I came across this adorable upcycled cardboard cut out sun that The House that Lars Built shared on Earth Day, and I was completely smitten.  I actually had another idea of how I could recreate this look in my own house, but it would have involved buying supplies and I am currently trying not to spend money which caused me to get a little scrappy! 🙂 I searched my basement for framed artwork I was no longer using that I could recreate into something else and found the perfect square piece, plus some leftover paint from the walls in our home.  With a little resourcefulness, I was able to create this piece of art work for free!  Today I am going to show you how to paint a modern sun for your own home, and after you check it out be sure to visit all of the other amazing summer DIYs being shared today at the bottom of this post. (This blog uses affiliate links.  I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.  Thank you for your support.)

DIY Modern Sun Art

To be 100% honest, I feel a little guilty about this DIY because I flipped over a print that I had in Wilder’s Maryland nursery and painted on its backside.  It was a special print when we got it for his space, and I was filled with excitement and anticipation for his arrival.  However, it was just sitting unused in this house because we really didn’t use much blue.  I thanked it kindly for its service and decided to give it a makeover. 😉 This is the print I am referring to. Also, I miss pregnancy hair.

Minted Art- House in the Woods

The square modern wood frame was just perfect for painting what I knew would be a round shape overall.  If you are going to work with an old piece of art like I did, just be sure that you won’t ever want to flip it back over, because the weight and water in the paint will most likely ruin your print.

DIY Painted modern sun art

Materials Needed

  • unused framed art (or a frame and heavy artist paper)
  • leftover paints or acrylic paint (I used Sherwin Williams Malted Milk leftover from here, and Wheat Penny left over from here.)
  • angled brush
  • foam brush

Instructions

With these instructions, I am going to just work on the painting aspect and not the framing, as I will assume you know how to frame your art.  However, I do want to add that if you are just using artist’s paper and plan to purchase a frame, I highly recommend the Naturale by Custom Picture Frames. You can use code CASSIE20 to get 20% off there as well, and they can make it in any size you need for your artwork.  Now onto the step by step.  At the end, I’ve also posted a video so you can use whichever works best for you.

  1. Use a large round object to outline a circle on your paper with a pencil.  It’s OK if it’s not perfect because you will be painting.  I used a woven basket lid that wasn’t a smooth circle, but it gave me a good rough outline. use basket lid to draw circle
  2. After drawing your rough circle, fill it in with your paint using an angled brush. Make sure you paint over the pencil line so it’s no longer visible. Allow it to dry and recoat if necessary. How to paint a circle
  3. After it dries, use a smaller round object to outline another circle inside the big one with a pencil. I found that a plate worked well.How to outline a circle
  4. Using your next paint color, paint that circle with your angled brush, again being careful to cover your pencil line as you paint.  Allow to dry and recoat if needed. How to paint a modern sun
  5. Using a foam brush, paint sun rays.  They don’t have to be perfect or even. modern painted sun rays
  6. Lastly, paint a face on your sun.  I mixed my two colors of paint to create something a little lighter than the darkest color. I used the inspiration piece face to help inspire my face, but in the end sort of created my own look. Just have fun with it! painted modern sun tutorial

After painting it, just let it dry and you’re ready to frame and hang it!

DIY Modern Sun Art in Frame

As promised, if you prefer a video tutorial, you can check it out here.

I am SO beyond thrilled with how this piece came out.  I love the colors, and it really suits our living room. DIY Modern art in pink living room

Now that I’ve hung it in the corner, I am considering painting a few others in a similar style to represent the other zodiac signs of our family. Sawyer and I are both Leos, so this sun could easily represent us, but I’ve also got a Capricorn, Taurus, and a Virgo.  I have plenty of this paint. 🙂 Wouldn’t three smaller frames across the top of the TV look great?

Eclectic pink and brown modern boho living room

I have to admit, I am no artist as I have already stated, but this simple piece looks so perfect in here that it boosted my confidence in creating more simple pieces. eclectic modern boho pink living room

I promise you that if I can do it, you can, too.

If you like this post, I would be honored if you’d share it!  I appreciate your visit today and wish you happy creating.

DIY modern sun painting

Today I’m joined by some of my blogging friends who are also sharing their Summer DIY/Craft ideas! Just click the links below the images to be taken to their post…

How to Seed a New Lawn from Scratch at The Happy Housie
DIY Palm Leaf Shadow Art Box (PB Knockoff) at Craftberry Bush
How to Make an Outdoor Pallet Tabletop at My Sweet Savannah
DIY Outdoor Planter with Candle at Clean & Scentsible
DIY Hanging Patio Garden at Tatertots and Jello

DIY Outdoor Candle Holders at The Handmade Home
DIY Painted Coasters at My 100 Year Old Home
Outdoor Tabletop Herb Garden at Inspiration for Moms
DIY Modern Sun Art at Cassie Bustamante

DIY Shell Candles at Finding Silver Pennies
DIY Beaded Garden Markers at Zevy Joy
Easy DIY Macrame and Driftwood Wall Hanging at Dans Le Lake House
DIY Printed Fern Art at Satori Design for Living

DIY Criss Cross Outdoor Planters at She Gave it a Go
Coastal Coaster DIY at Rambling Renovators
Stamped Spoon Garden Markers at Life is a Party
Summer Porch Updates at Taryn Whiteaker Designs

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Comments

  1. Tania says

    May 12, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I love this sun painting Cassie! And I would definitely stop saying that you aren’t an artist! I’ve seen your walls that you’ve painted, the furniture, and now the wall hangings… you are definitely an artist!! :o)

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Aaaaw, thank you for that, Tania!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    May 12, 2020 at 10:02 am

    I love it so so much! It is such a statement piece.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

      I was shocked that I loved it so much!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Hadfield says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Such a cute summer project Cassie! I saved it to my DIY summer board so we can make some!

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Krista says

    May 12, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    This is so great! I love how simple it is but such a fun, modern, summery look!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Thank you, Krista!

      Reply
  5. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    May 14, 2020 at 11:01 am

    This DIY art turned out so great! Pinning it for inspiration 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      May 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Thank you, Tanya!

      Reply
  6. Shelley Westerman says

    May 18, 2020 at 8:36 am

    What a great use for an unused piece of art! I am crazy in love with this art you painted!! It’s perfectly at home in your living room. Yes, yes, yes to you doing more pieces like this!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 22, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you! I was impressed with myself… I didn’t think I had it in me! HA!

      Reply
  7. Danielle says

    May 19, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Cassie, I LOVE this and it’s so completely you. Great way to upcycle art that no longer serves your home. I think you could sell prints of this!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 22, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Danielle! I appreciate that and I am going to paint a few more for my house! I don’t know the first thing about selling prints!

      Reply
  8. https://rioranchopainters.com/ says

    December 15, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Love that eyebrow! lol. Also it fits into the decore of the room really well! fun

    Grant – Rio Rancho is beautiful

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    • Cassie says

      December 18, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Haha! Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply

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