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Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

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Hey friends, remember when I told you I’d write more about the abstract art I had in my fall tour? (click HERE if you missed the tour). I actually made a little movie about how to make your own. Let’s say I tried to make a movie, haha.easy abstract art for beginners tutorial

I layered the artwork behind the brass pot I found at Goodwill and for now I like it like that but I am not sure if it will stay right there.

 

blue and neutral fall home tour with easy abstract art

 

blue and neutral fall home tour with easy abstract art

rug HERE | similar coffee tables HERE | throw HERE | pouf is discontinued but find a similar one HERE
star burst layered over mirror HERE or HERE | disco ball HERE
wall color is Seashell Grey by Valspar | jeans pillow tutorial HERE | curtain post HERE | similar pillow HERE and my favorite black and white pillows HERE

 

In 2014 I wrote a tutorial about how to make the below turquoise art (click HERE to see the post) and people just seem to love that tutorial but I still get questions about it which is the reason I wanted to make a little movie to show you what I do.

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

Here is what I used in the video:

  • a canvas
  • white and black acrylic paint (my big container is from Michaels but I also use other brands)
  • artist spatula(my secret weapon)
  • different sized brushes

I wanted to show you that I paint over several days and let the layers dry to get a nice texture which is what I love in a painting.
I hope the movie loads fine for you.

 


And here is a photo of the painting I have in our living room painted with the technique in the video:

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

Like I mentioned, for me it’s all about layering to get texture. Starting with the first layer of white and then with the other layers whether you do several colors or only black and white.

Here is a close-up of some of the texture:

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

Again you can also check out the other tutorial with the photos by clicking HERE but that process was not done over several days.

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

I don’t know if you guys are video people or you’d rather have photo tutorials. I have to be honest, I’m a photo tutorial kinda gal but I know there are a lot of folks out there who like to watch the process. Please do tell what you prefer.

Below you can find some of my other artwork tutorials and ideas.

That’s it for today und Tschüß

(Youleeya)

Also, check out my other DIY artwork posts:

DIY geometric wood wall art

DIY geometric wood wall art

DIY watercolor printable wall art

DIY watercolor printable wall art

DIY fine art reproduction oil painting of my great-grandmother

DIY fine art reproduction oil painting of my great-grandmother

Decorating with photos

Decorating with photos

snowflake and pinecone DIY Christmas canvas paintings

snowflake and pinecone DIY Christmas canvas paintings

handmade display frame with old medals and trophy plaques

What can you do with old sports trophies and medals

DIY Abstract Artwork Tutorial

DIY Abstract Artwork Tutorial

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

Easy Abstract Art for Beginners

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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:18 am

    you are SO talented! i should try it- would probably feel really good!

    • Julia says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      You should try for sure. We should do it together ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Beautiful! I love the video – it’s so helpful! I have zero skills when it comes to painting, so it was great to get to see your techniques!

    • Julia says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      I don’t believe you! You probably just don’t know that you have the skills too ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. [email protected] says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    lovely! I’m the photo tutorial type myself, but Dave always looks for video tutorials when he needs one, so….I guess everyone’s different ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Julia says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      The only thing I watch tutorials for are technical things. In that case pic tutorials don’t cut it.

  4. Lisa | Shine Your Light says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:08 am

    That video was so fun to watch Julia! I wish I could go to a class with you in real life. You are so talented and make it seem do-able. Love how that piece came out and all your artwork!

    • Julia says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you! I wish we could go to class together too.

  5. Miranda says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:02 am

    Last time when I tried to paint was in school. Oh, when I did my kitchen I hold a brush on my hands, but it doesn’t count right? You are an inspiration!

    • Julia says

      October 21, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Haha thanks Miranda

  6. [email protected] says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Mad skills friend… but I do think I could try this!

    • Julia says

      October 25, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Haha, you definitely can

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