Dark Canvas: A Brush With Death: Chapter Three: The Backyard

Our Dark Canvas: A Brush with Death Walkthrough will be your guide as you race to save your daughter from a dark future. When Angie, your daughter, suddenly disappears while studying art in a small European town it’s up to you to discover what’s become of her. But first you’ll have to uncover the truth behind the strange paintings that seem to foretell death. Our insider tips, step-by-step instructions, and custom screenshots will help you as you investigate the mysterious town haunted by paintings.

General Info and Tips
Chapter One: The Art Gallery
Chapter Two: The Roof
Chapter Three: The Backyard
Chapter Four: The Lighthouse

Ask for help in the comments below!

Church

  • Go in the church.
  • Take the MECHANICAL ARM.
  • Zoom into the scaffolding.
  • Click the toolbox.
  • Take the BATTERIES.
  • Tape the MECHANICAL ARM on the pole to get the REACHING TOOL.

 

Church Door

  • Zoom into the door at right.
  • Grab the DOOR HANDLE with the REACHING TOOL.
  • Zoom into the door at left.
  • Put the DOOR HANDLE on the door.
  • Then click to turn it. Leave the church and follow the path.

 

Pond

  • Zoom into the pond at left.
  • Grab the LOCKBOX KEY with the REACHING TOOL.
  • Take the first STONE FEATHER.

 

Tree

  • Zoom into the tree.
  • Grab the LEFT HALF OF PORTRAIT with the REACHING TOOL.
  • Zoom into the sign.
  • Click the sign.
  • Take the INTERCOM CABLE.
  • Go to the front of the house.

 

Intercom

  • Zoom into the gate at right.
  • Put the INTERCOM CABLE on the speaker. 
  • Click the button. Go to the back yard.

 

Wagon HOA

  • Talk to Rosaria.
  • Play the HOA.
  • Find the items listed.
  • Move the rug to get the lion.
  • Click the satchel to get the flask.
  • Pour the pitcher into the glass to get the wine.
  • Receive the HATCHET.

 

Lockbox

  • Zoom into the table.
  • Open the box with the LOCKBOX KEY.
  • Take the DIMME R SWITCH.
  • Go to the front yard.

 

Dimmer

  • Zoom into the spotlight.
  • Put the DIMMER SWITCH in the space.
  • Click to move it up.

 

Portrait

  • Go to the side yard.
  • Take the RIGHT HALF OF PORTRAIT.
  • Zoom into the bushes.
  • Take a picture of the Silhouette with the CAMERA.
  • Receive the first UNDERDEVELOPED PHOTO.
  • Zoom into the painting the Silhouette was working on.
  • Zoom into the wheelbarrow.
  • HATCHET the lid.
  • Take the CORKSCREW and ROPE LADDER. 
  • Zoom into the base of the tree. Insert the BATTERIES in the FLASHLIGHT.
  • Take the FLASHLIGHT. 
  • Zoom into the knothole in the tree.
  • Illuminate the hole with the FLASHLIGHT.
  • Take the GOLDEN PEN, the second STONE FEATHER and the clue.
  • Go to the backyard.

 

Corkscrew

  • Zoom into the table.
  • CORKSCREW the bottle.
  • Take the clue and the third STONE FEATHER.
  • Go back to the path.

 

Ropeladder

  • Drape the ROPE LADDER over the fallen tree.
  • Go to the cemetery gate.

 

Picture

  • Snap a picture of the Silhouette with the CAMERA to get the second UNDERDEVELOPED PHOTO.
  • Zoom into the cloak.
  • Take the CAMERA CREST and RIPPED CLOTH.
  • Go back to the path.

 

Branch

  • Zoom into the base of the tree.
  • HATCHET the branch.
  • Wrap the RIPPED CLOTH on the branch.
  • Receive the DRY TORCH.

 

Portrait Puzzle
 

  • Enter the church.
  • Zoom into the panel.
  • Insert the LEFT HALF OF PORTRAIT and RIGHT HALF OF PORTRAIT in the frame to initiate a mini-game.
  • The object of the game is to assemble an image.
  • Select two tiles to switch them.
  • Rotate any tile with the rotate button.
  • See Screenshot for solution.

 

Crest

  • Zoom into the door at right.
  • Insert the CAMERA CREST in the space.
  • Go into the dark room.

 

Tray

  • Zoom into the developer trays.
  • Take the GRAPE PRESS CRANK and the fourth STONE FEATHER.
  • Go back to the front of the house.

 

Owl

  • Zoom into the birdbath.
  • Place the STONE FEATHERS on the owl.
  • Take the GOLDEN PALETTE.
  • Go to the back yard.

 

Wine

  • Zoom into the grape press and add the GRAPE PRESS HANDLE.
  • Dunk the DRY TORCH in the wine to get the FLAMMABLE TORCH. 
  • Go back to the cemetery gate.

 

Torch

  • Zoom into the left side of the gate.
  • Place the FLAMMABLE TORCH into the holder.
  • Light the torch with the MATCHES.
  • Take the RED LIGHT BULB and ELECTRICAL TAPE.
  • Go back to the darkroom.
General Info and Tips
Chapter One: The Art Gallery
Chapter Two: The Roof
Chapter Three: The Backyard
Chapter Four: The Lighthouse

Ask for help in the comments below!