Pepper Painting Technique
INSIDE : Learn how to create modern texture art with a simple DIY Pepper Painting Technique. Completely transform any art into something modern and fun.
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This post has been updated since it’s original March 2021 publish date.
I have long wanted to try my hand at making some fun textural art for my home. I made a Clay Ring Wall Hanging which brought tons of movement in my living room. And then I recently made a unique Yarn Art project, which brought color and texture to our entryway.
Today I am finally giving another texture technique a try. I grabbed a few supplies and went for it! Check out how I made this fun DIY Pepper Painting Technique art piece.
What do I need to make a Pepper and Paint art piece?
- Large Canvas
- Acrylic Paint (at least two colors)
- Paint Brush
- Coarse Ground Pepper
- Pencil
How does texture art make me feel?
Texture art can bring up a wide range of of feelings, depending on the specific textures used and how they are combined.
Being near textural art can make you feel comfort and warmth. Soft, smooth textures can create a sense of comfort and coziness. Think of a fluffy blanket or a smooth, polished stone. Natural textures like are that has wood grain can be calming and peaceful, reminding us of the beauty of the natural world.
Art with texture can also encourage joy and playfulness. Rough, bumpy or art that moves a bit can be playful and exciting, like the feeling of running your hands through sand, leaves or twigs.
How to make texture art
Textural art is so easy to make because there is no right or wrong way.
To create my pepper painting, I started by using a pencil and making a very loose rectangle shape. I kept it about 2-3″ away from the edge of the canvas. Then, begin to paint the canvas with acrylic paint.
You can see below that I started with a dark navy blue square and then painted peach acrylic paint over top with just a very tiny bit of of blue showing at the edges.
Next, sprinkle pepper onto your wet painted canvas.
Continue to layer paint and pepper on top of each other in a very loose method. I wanted some of the pepper to be covered up and some pepper to shine through.
You can see how this repeated process of adding pepper and painting overtop it is creating beautiful texture.
After the paint and pepper layers have completely dried, you can add a more bold color/design on top.
I used a melon/orange paint color and added a few abstract circles to the painting.
Want to checK out other fun art pieces?
Organic Texture Art
I loved this quick afternoon project and it’s messy organic feel. The little bits of blue popping out from the edges are just extra fun to me.
And how fun is this $7 thrifted bookcase? I recently gave it a coat of matte black chalkboard paint from the soft sage green color I had originally painted it. It’s fun to see how my art looks different compared to what colors are nearby it. I love that about paint.
Pepper Art
Adding pepper is such a simple way to add texture to not only artwork, but also to painted bottles, vases or any item you are looking to give a new life to.
There really is not much I love more than creating my own art work. I have a huge blog post all about making easy art and it includes all of my tips to creating art.
Pepper Texture Painting Technique
Learn how to create modern texture art with a simple DIY Pepper Painting Technique. Completely transform any art into something modern and fun.
Materials
- Large Canvas
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Pepper
- Pencil
Instructions
- Start this textured art piece by marking out a basic rectangle shape with a pencil.
- Then begin painting the main space of your canvas with acrylic paint. This will be your background color. I left it loose and organic with about a 2-3" border from the edge of the canvas.
- Next, moderately sprinkle pepper onto your wet paint.
- Continue to layer on paint and then pepper in a very loose method. It is fun to have some of the paint be covered up and some of it to shine through.
- After the paint and pepper layers have dried completely, you can add in a more bold paint accent.
- I used a brighter melon / orange paint and added a few abstract circles to the painting.
- Allow to fully dry, hang on the wall and enjoy!
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