DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Creating a modern piece of artwork doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming.  A few paint strokes and some gold foil leafing is all it takes to create a piece of décor that is ready to adorn a wall in your home office.  Make this easy modern canvas décor DIY by following the simple steps below.   

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Loosely paint a third of an 8x8 DIY Canvas with a single color of acrylic paint.  Don’t overthink this just paint a few strokes onto the canvas. 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 1
Step
2

Once the first paint stroke is dry, paint the second third of the canvas with a different color of paint and allow to dry.  We chose a pink, black and gold color scheme to match our modern home office décor. 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 2
Step
3

For the last paint color we will be using a fun gold foiling technique.  Simply brush Mod Podge® Acrylic Sealer onto the last third of the canvas. 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 3
Step
4

While the Mod Podge® is still wet, lay a sheet of Gold Foil Leaf on top of the Mod Podge® and allow time for the glue to dry. 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 4
Step
5

Once the glue is completely dry, use a paintbrush to remove the excess gold leaf. 
 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 5
Step
6

Now all that’s left is to find the perfect space in your home for it.  For other modern home office wall décor ideas, be sure to check out our post, 14 Ways to DIY A Boss Babe Office here

 

 

 

DIY Paint Stroke Canvas Decor step 6

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