In this Lord Ganesha mixed media canvas art tutorial, I will walk you through all the steps of creating a unique painting from start to finish. This canvas looks grand as a wall art piece.
For me, Ganesha, the elephant headed god depicts color, abundance and prosperity. Since my teenage years I find myself drawing and sketching images of him. Looking for more inspiration beyond mixed media? Browse my full collection of easy DIY Ganesha craft ideas for home for projects across all skill levels.
ganesha mixed media canvas art tutorial
This is a Mixed media canvas- you can use paper, paste, paint, gelato and marker/pen work. You can add as many layers of details and for me that is part of the fun!
I first cut out different patterned papers and adhered them onto the canvas to form the shape of a Ganesha- large ears, round stomach, hands and an elephant face. If you need more ideas for the shape, check out this how to draw Ganesha step by step in a sketchbook tutorial for inspiration.
For the jewelry, I added dimension using this wood filler paste. The paste tube comes with a nozzle and easy to apply.
I then started bringing in color with paint and adding brush strokes to blend areas. I then tied everything together by drawing lots of details with some Faber Castell Big Brush Markers in various different colors.
I added small designs like circles around the jewelry and even added patterns in the background areas. I have elaborated how to use faber castell gelatos easily to layer color on top of paper or paint and have used that technique here too.
And here is a look at the finished piece of wall art. This Ganesha mixed media canvas art tutorial came with layers upon layers of paper, paste, paint, gelato and marker/pen details.
This is not my first Ganesha painting ideas on canvas and I promise it won’t be my last! I have previously shared an modern art Ganesha painting tutorial in bright colors if you are looking for more painting techniques. If you are looking to add more dimension to your art, this 3d ganesha relief art canvas tutorial has great tips.
Supplies used in this tutorial:
- Fiskars 5 Inch Micro-Tip Scissors
- Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Leaf Kit
- Fiskars 8 Inch Amplify Mixed Media Shears
- Faber-Castell Mix & Match Stamper's Big Brush Pen Set 15/Pk Gift Set
- Faber-Castell FBR770169 FaberCastell Gelatos Set – Brights
- Elmer’s E868 Carpenter’s Wood Filler, 3.25-Ounce Tube, Natural
