Okay, so I wanted to talk about this thing I tried recently, inspired by someone named Emma Hennessey. I kept seeing her name pop up, connected to a certain style, maybe some kind of design or craft work, I guess. Looked really neat, very clean lines, but also kinda unique. So, I thought, why not give it a go myself?
Getting Started
First thing I did was just look. Spent a good hour or so just scrolling through images, trying to get a feel for it. What materials was she using? It didn’t look super complicated, honestly. Maybe specific paints, or a certain way of putting things together. I made a small list of stuff I thought I’d need.
Then I went out to grab the supplies. Headed to the local craft store, wandered the aisles. Picked up some basic paints that looked like the right colors, a few brushes, and some cheap canvases to practice on. Didn’t want to waste good material if I messed up, you know?
The Actual Doing Part
Alright, back home, cleared off the kitchen table. Laid everything out. Decided to start super simple. Just one element I saw repeated in her work. Mixed up a color I thought was close.
And then I tried putting brush to canvas. Well, let’s just say the first attempt wasn’t exactly gallery-worthy. It looked… blobby. Not the clean look I was going for at all. The paint either went on too thick or too thin. It just didn’t sit right.
This was trickier than it looked online. Definitely. I stopped for a bit. Cleaned the brush. Looked back at the pictures. Was I holding the brush wrong? Was the paint consistency off? Maybe it needed some kind of medium mixed in?
- Tried mixing a tiny bit of water into the paint.
- Tried holding the brush differently, more upright maybe.
- Tried using less pressure.
Making Adjustments
Okay, second attempt on a different corner of the canvas. This time I really focused on keeping the brush steady and the paint mix just right. Went really slow. Like, snail’s pace slow. It felt unnatural at first, I usually slap paint on pretty quickly.
It started to look a little better. Still not perfect, not like the pictures, but closer. The lines were a bit cleaner. I realised patience was a big part of this whole thing. You couldn’t rush it.
The Result and Thoughts
After messing around for maybe two hours, I ended up with one small canvas that had a few elements kind of in that Emma Hennessey style. It definitely looks handmade, you wouldn’t mistake it for hers, but I could see the resemblance if I squinted.
So, what did I learn? Well, mostly that stuff that looks simple often takes a lot of practice and skill. Emma Hennessey, whoever she is, clearly put in the hours to get that look. It’s not just about having the right stuff, it’s about technique.
It was a decent way to spend an afternoon, though. Got me focused on something different. I might try it again, maybe work on consistency. It’s kinda satisfying when you get even a little bit closer to the look you wanted. Yeah, definitely requires more patience than I initially thought.
