Abstract Art DIY

by Mark Montano in Craft > Art

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Abstract Art DIY

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Make easy, beautiful abstract art with this simple, fail-safe technique.

Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

How to: Easy Abstract Art

You'll Need

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Americana Decor Multi-Surface Satin Paints

DecoArt Dazzling Metallics

Canvas

Small paint roller

Paintbrushes

Cardboard

Prepare the Canvas

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Roll several colors of paint to cover the entire canvas and let dry

Squeeze your favorite colors along one entire edge of the canvas

*Be generous with the paint

Drag the Paint

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Take the flat edge of a piece of cardboard and drag the paint straight across the canvas

Take a new piece of cardboard and continue along the edge until the canvas is completely covered

Add more colors to cover up any "holes" you may have

For a different technique, try using a wavy motion when dragging the paint across the canvas