By now, you know I love painting. I find it relaxing and it’s a fabulous creative outlet for me, even if I am occasionally unhappy with the results. Plus, with our small budget, right now I can’t afford the giant paintings that make me happy, so creating my own art is a way to help make colourful canvases accessible. To help you create your own piece of DIY “art,” I have created quite a few DIY art tutorials, which you can see in my DIY Project Gallery.
A lot of readers write in or comment, telling me they would love to try their hand at creating a painting for their space, but are worried about making a mistake or hating the result. I always say: “just try it!” Acrylic paint is wonderfully forgiving and painting over another painting can add depth and dimension. I’m no stranger to a “round two” when it comes to DIY paintings. So relax, enjoy the process and, if you really don’t like, paint over it! In this post you can see how I made over a painting I didn’t like.
Remember the triangle painting I shamelessly copied? It no longer looks the same! Catch the step by step photos I took while I turned this disappointing art into a pretty abstract I like much better:
Don’t be afraid to flip your finished painting upside down or sideways once it’s done:
A pretty painting is doable, I promise.
Very nice, indeed!!
Thanks Amy! I'm happier with round two!
I had a geometric painting and I did the same thing and painted over it! I love the abstract look so much more. Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
Really? Great minds think alike! I think the geometric look needs to be super perfect to look good. I fare much better with something a bit "looser".
I actually quite liked the original one but again I always play safe. The change is more free-spirited so it makes sense for an abstract geometric. Great job!
Awww, thanks so much.I think I would have loved the original one if mine hadn't turned out so wonky! The piece I copied was great, but mine had a few mistakes. I might try the more structured, geometric thing again but this time try to take my time so it's a little more orderly!
I think they both look great!!
You're so sweet Carol, so encouraging!
Love it!
Thanks! It's more fun now, isn't it?