This picture is the work of Kayce Hughes.
This example of the art is from the Instagram account of Angela Fahl Interiors. I've just recently started following her. She has a pretty feed if you're looking for new inspiration. I'd never be brave enough for a black room, but I do like hers.
So, with those two examples in mind, I'll show you how you can add an original abstract to your décor for next to nothing.
I found this old framed print at the antique mall for $7. The frame was in great condition, and the mat is a light grayish blue, which works great in my living room.
First, I took everything apart.
We had two of these sketch pads that Santa brought one year, so I used a page from this and cut it to the size I needed. Card stock would have worked better. This didn't flatten out perfectly against the glass when I put it all back together. Luckily, you can't really tell.
I ordered this set of paint brushes, this bottle of paint, and this set of watercolors, and then went to work making swirlies, which spell check has just let me know is not a word. But you know what I mean.
I probably should have only used one color (like the examples), but I used two. Then, for some reason, I gave it a dash of black too. I only used a tiny amount of the black, so it really turned out more like a gray. I felt pretty good about my color combination.
I've done one other abstract project. It was for my dining room. If you missed that post, catch up on it here. What are your thoughts on the abstract trend? Leave a comment!
Kathryn
Love how it turned out! I’ll have to try this soon!
ReplyDeleteSo easy! Good luck. And thank you.
DeleteLove this idea. You are amazing, Kathryn. Keep sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you! xoxo
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