I took a stab at making a geometric painting (inspiration below). I painted a canvas a shade of grey I mixed, using acrylic paint. It is a bit darker than the inspiration, because I didn’t want it to blend in with the basement walls (where I think it’s destined to hang). Then I drew the pattern I wanted with a pencil and ruler.
Using a short, hard bristled brush I traced my lines in white paint (I needed to go over them twice for an opaque look). Then I filled in the triangles.
The result:
Meh.
This is the original Etsy inspiration (which must have sold because everyone’s links are an Etsy dead-end. Anyone know the seller?) I didn’t realize until writing this post how overboard I went on the coloured triangles.
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Kristin F. Davis did a tutorial for Pantone. Even though she started with same piece as inspiration, hers and mine look totally different from each others’ and the original.
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| Kristin F Davis Designs |
Honestly, I think I like mine the least. Sad face. But copying the work of someone else is not as easy as one might think. Further, just making a decent abstract is tough. It can slide into cheesy, my-kid-could-paint-that territory super quickly.
But I gave it a whirl. Unless I have the urge to paint over it (I’m seriously tempted), it will be making an appearance in the decorated basement. Maybe a better method might have been to use some type of white marker (do those exist?) and make the white lines with a marker and ruler. I’m also not convinced about my composition, it looks wobbly and unbalanced.
P.S. I linked this project here: My Girlish Whims, Junk in their Trunk, Creations by Kara, Fabulously Flawed,
Addicted to Decorating, DIY Showoff Project Parade, Polly Want a Crafter? Craft Party
I do like the idea of soft geometry, though. the free-handed white lines are a nice touch.
Awww, thanks. As I was justifying the woobliness, I did think maybe too-straight lines would just look like a fabric print and maybe this is more "painterly"?
Definitely painterly.
Oh no don't paint over it! I love it! It looks great
Thanks!!
It looks amazing Tanya! You are so talented.
We are always our worst critic, I love your work! I'm glad you posted this even though you might not be 100% happy with it. I think it is amazing, thank you 😉
I always enjoy when people blog about projects they too feel a little "meh" about. It helps me realize things are not always so dreamy perfect for other people, which makes my not always dreamy/perfect life seem more normal.
The most important thing is that you got some gold triangles in there….that was my favorite part. 😀
I love it! (1st time here)
Nice to meet you Melanie! Thanks for stopping by! It looks like you have a blog too, so I'm going to check it out ASAP!
Ι think you did a great job! Love it! Ideas are all over my head now!
Awesome! So glad to hear you're feeling inspired!
OOoooh, that's awesome. And looks like a lot of fun to make. I love it!!XO Samantha
So yeah…you got 2 features from me today! ♥
Thanks Lesley!!
it looks awesome!! thank you for sharing.
Me likely!! I'm going to hobby lobby now to get a canvas and try this!!
Yay!! Thanks! I'm so happy for you. You're going to have so much fun painting! You'd make me a happy blogger if you'd email me your version when it's all done. I bet it will be totally different and absolutely amazing!([email protected])