If you want a small art piece that feels dramatic, moody, and a little magical, this eclipse project is such a fun one to make. It starts with a dark, stormy sky on an 8x8 canvas, adds a bold black eclipse with a gold leaf glow, and finishes with resin and a few tiny embellishments that make the whole thing feel special. 

Step 1: Paint the Background Dark Gray

Start by painting the edges of your canvas with Gray Storm so you do not end up with white sides on a dark piece. Then paint the entire front of the canvas in Gray Storm as your base coat. This first coat may look a little translucent over the white canvas, and that is okay. It is just giving you a foundation for the dark sky.

Dry it with a heat gun or blow dryer, then add a second coat of Gray Storm. On that second round, bring in a little Lamp Black around the outer edges and corners and blend it inward in soft circular motions, keeping the center area a little lighter and grayer so the eclipse will stand out. The goal is ...