I’ve decided that the ability to create abstract art would be a good one to have for my clients (who want art from an inexpensive, not-so-well-known artist!) and for another little endeavor that I have in the works.
So, over the weekend, I got out my paintbrush, my kids’ acrylic paints, and went to work. First attempt, not so good:
Something seemed to be missing. (My kids could’ve done a better job—remember these?) I let it sit overnight, studied some other paintings for inspiration and went back to work, painting over it.
Take 2:
Better, right? I’m sure there’s some technique to this, but for my first try at abstract, I don’t think it’s totally terrible. (Can you tell I attempted to make it look more professional by styling it with some accessories I had handy?)
I may have found my new hobby. If for no one else, then just for my own enjoyment :)
Very cool! Love the colors. I think you can add artist to your resume.
ReplyDeleteBEt it was therapeutic, too! ;-) This is on my list to do, too. My family room needs some fresh art on the walls... I'll let you know how it goes!
ReplyDeleteHeidi @ Show Some Decor
Not bad at all! Better than my own attempt!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Emily! I have been trying to do my own abstract paintings too. It is funny it is harder than I thought it would be!
ReplyDeleteThat came out pretty good! I tried to do that before to.. but all of my attempts were not so good.
ReplyDeleteI love the second one! The colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile, Emily! I recently bought some canvases to try something similar. (Mind you, I am NOT an artist!) However I thought if I painted varying shades of blue and green, it might actually resemble a very abstract landscape. I'm going to have my kids do some too, and we'll see whose comes out better. My money is on the kids! :)
ReplyDeleteLive the colors!
ReplyDeleteMeant to say love! Not live!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I love the colors you used in take 2 and how it turned out - you have inspired me to try this too!
ReplyDeletexo Allison
Spicer + Bank
www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com
Ive started doing this for my own home and I think its so fulfilling and a great way to add color and art. great job, the second take is awesome! love the pop of lime green. keep it up - may be some good "me" time.
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www.realhousewivesofpwcounty.com
I really like the 2nd one! I like the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Emily!
Wishing you a very blessed week!
xo
Luciane a HomeBunch.com
Your abstract art looks great! The colors are truly striking!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
Looks great! I might be inspired to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteEmily....is there nothing you can't do?????? I love that and the styling is perfection!
ReplyDeletegreat job...I love abstract art!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving "Take 2"! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Take 2 was much better :)
ReplyDeletePut that in a gallery with a $$$ on it and it would be sold! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me...I think you have something here. Add "ARTIST" to your list of accomplishments. You need to give it a title! Heather
ReplyDeleteInteresting. You make it look so easy! The colors are beautiful. Can't wait to see it hanging on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI really love all the colors...great job!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty impressed. I think mine would look like a hot mess. And the styling looks great with it.
ReplyDeleteI love your color combinations! I have been wanting to give abstract art a try lately too. Hopefully I will find the time soon!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you tried your hand at something new! It turned our fabulously. I love the bold colors. I think you found your new creative outlet!
ReplyDeleteEmily! So cool & fun! It needs a fantastical title! Then the $$$ & gallery as Pam suggested! You are so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sindy :)
Its GOOD stuff!
ReplyDeleteIve seen painting sell like this from between $100-$4000.
This may be more than a hobby. Keep it coming!!!
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
The second one is beautiful! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe second one is beautiful! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! I went to a 3 hr art class with my sister this weekend- we had way too much fun attempting to paint! It was a detailed painting so I think i would have had more fun if it were abstract.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely love your second attempt. I've been painting for years & years and I can tell you that some days it will come easily and some days it won't. I think its dependent on mood, etc. But your painting is lovely! So happy you shared!
ReplyDeleteI'd take either one - love the colors in both! In fact, they would look really great in my daughter's room. Maybe I've found my next project.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking this weekend about whether or not I could recreate some of my favorite abstract art. if you do this again, I would love to see what supplies you used and your technique, if any. thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeletevery cute still!!! what kind of canvas did you get? i want to try it out too but i love in a small town and there are no stores that sell! any recs for buying the stretched canvas online? thank you!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've got an extra canvas laying around. I may try my hand at it too!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job! The 2nd one looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing Emily! Maybe you found a new talent? Designer and artist extraordinaire ! Ive been attempting my own abstract art these days as well. Maybe I'll get gutsy and post them one day?
ReplyDeletefantastic job!! I've always wanted to try, perhaps it will go on my new years resolution list!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteTake 2 looks great! And good for you for trying out a new hobby :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the 2nd attempt! The colors are awesome :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out this tutorial: http://ohhappyday.com/2011/07/how-to-make-abstract-art/
ReplyDeleteIt's been all over blogland, maybe it would help?
I'm not an artist either. But I did a really huge abstract painting for a church youth room I decorated. Everyone thought it was great! Go figure...LOL! And the best thing was that I used plain old latex wall paint right over an oversized 1980's framed oil painting. Taped off the frame before painting and in the end, it seemed to work pretty well :-)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! Making art for my Piano Room has been on my to-do list but I am a little nervous! You made it look easy!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
It looks great! I love the colors you used it the second one!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. And way to sell it with the accessories. i would totally buy it.
ReplyDeleteYour art turned out great! Love all the colors
ReplyDeleteOne "trick" you can try is to rotate the canvas every so often. So you start painting on direction then just flip it 90 degrees and paint some more, then flip it 90 degrees again and paint some more. The other "trick" is to paint on some tissue paper between layers of paint. This will add texture and depth and create some randomness. Once you start doing this you will come up with tons of other ideas to get to your abstract paintings. It will become addictive.
ReplyDeleteThis is EXACTLY what I want. Need a pair the same size...about 30 x 36. Where can I get them?
ReplyDeleteIt's no surprise that your second attempt is perfection! I love that you jumped in and tried it, then perfected it ... it's beautiful. :)
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