How to Paint a Vibrant Piece of Abstract Art

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How to Paint a Vibrant Piece of Abstract Art

Brighten up a corner with your own colourful creation

Johanna D

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Prepare your canvas by giving it a couple of coats of white paint. When completely dry, block out your pattern using painter's tape.

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You may want to tape the edges of your canvas to give your painting a nice clean border.

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Decide where you want the various colours to go and then paint all the exposed surface. You may have to paint two or even three coats.

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Some colours give better coverage than others. Check the canvas to make sure each block is well covered.

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When completely dry, gently remove the strips of painter's tape. It's best to remove tape slowly to prevent as little disturbance of the paint as possible. Some painters tape are better than others.

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No matter how careful, accidents do happen. You can repair this after all the tape is removed.

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Fix a chunk of lost paint by retaping and repainting, remembering to give a couple if coats to match similar colour,

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Lines should be nice and crisp. You might like this enough to use it as your finished piece.

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Or you may like to add some paint swirls to add some additional movement. I removed the caps from the paint and replaced them with fine tip tops (purchased at Walmart) to make swirls.

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You could finish off by applying a coat or two of acrylic sealer to protect your painting. I would suggest the low odour type of sealer Hope you have fun with your painting!

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It's fun to name your paintings. I call this one, "Wasn't That a Party?"

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This I named, "Stop!"

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This little one is called, "I Said Stop!".

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Enjoy!

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1 Artist canvas in size of your choice

Several bottles of acrylic craft paints,

Paint brushes

A reasonably good quality painter's tape

Fine tip tops to fit standard paint bottles

3 Jars to hold water for cleaning brushes

Paper towels or cloths for cleaning brushes

Paint palette (or plastic/paper plates)

Newspaper to cover work surface

Give it a try, Kiera. It's easy and fun!

Johanna D (author) 6 months ago

So cool!!! I need to make this!

Kiera R. 6 months ago

Aww, Melanie....come on over and take your pick. Seriously, though, with a few hours of painting fun, you could have one in your room. Glad you like it so much.

Johanna D (author) 10 months ago

I want this on my room now-thanks

Melanie Velez 10 months ago

Robin, is that your painting in your profile pic? If so , I would have to say that it IS brilliant. I'm so happy to hear that you are having fun painting again and I know that you will want to continue. Thank you so much for your comments. Enjoy!

Johanna D (author) 10 months ago

I just finished the first layer of my painting. Although its not brilliant, It got me to get my paints out for the first time in years. I really had a blast. I'm going to add some extra touches...fun!!!!! Thanks for inspiring me!!!

Robin Barben 10 months ago

Sounds like a totally fun way to get started!!

Robin Barben 10 months ago

Thanks, Elmo!

Johanna D (author) 10 months ago

Great guide!

Elmo K.S 10 months ago

I like the one that you named Stop

Elmo K.S 10 months ago

I have my canvas and I've painted 2 coats of white. I'm so excited, I will tape and paint in the morning. I've never painted anything but my bathroom before. Thank you so much for sharing. just me t

Terri Dahlgren 10 months ago

Do you wrap the tape and continue painting along the sides of canvas or just paint flat top surface of canvas?

Karen Paris 10 months ago

Very Cool!

Hussain Kadhim 11 months ago

Fantastic ! I can do colours that go in any room. Fun for the kids to do too!

Dee Beaumont 11 months ago

A great work! Thanks

Bolong Zhu 11 months ago

Very nice demo!

Timothy Brown 11 months ago

Awesome

Joseph Robinow 11 months ago

Thanks, Julia

Johanna D (author) 11 months ago

Amazing , fun and simple. Love this so much 😊 thank you

Julia Murray 11 months ago

Thanks for your comments. It's a fun project. I hope you give it a try.

Johanna D (author) 11 months ago

Absolutely awesome!!! Thanks so much for this guide!

Karen Schmidt 11 months ago

This is very chic and stylish and goes with all different décor!! Thanks(:

Taylor B..(: 11 months ago

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Just another tip....You can paint the edges of the tape with your base coat to seal them and then your top coat shouldn't bleed through at all :) LOVE this guide btw can't wait to do it!

Rawinia Crompton 8 months ago

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