A piece of rusty wire can be turned into art.
Perhaps one of the most famous objects of found art was Marcel Duchamp's urinal, which he displayed in 1917 and called it "Fountain." Today, using found objects is an accepted form of art; such objects can range from old stools, broken signs or statues, old toys to magazines. Found objects sometimes make the most meaningful pieces of art because they allow us to attribute a personal meaning to them. For example, you could take a large piece of rusty wire and turn it into a piece of wall art.
Instructions
1. Purchase a large canvas, at least 20 inches by 36 inches. Select acrylic paints in colors that complement or contrast with your decor.
2. Squeeze out a quarter-sized amount of each paint color onto a palette or paper plate. Make your painting strokes bold and strong, whether you intend to paint an image such as a person or a still life or simply make designs or abstract shapes of colors.
3. Arrange the rusty wire onto your canvas while the paint is drying so that some of the paint transfers onto the wire. Use the wire to outline your image or to interrupt or flow with your design. Experiment with its placement until you find a position you like. Allow the wire to dry on top of the canvas in that position.
4. Use a staple gun to fix the wire in place.
