DIY Abstract Art

One of my favorite ways to round out a traditional room is through modern art.  Because original art doesn't always fit into the Cottage & Vine budget, I attempted to paint an abstract myself.  Artists, please avert your eyes.  This in no way compares to your talented hand and eye, but it does make me happy to see a splash of pretty color where I needed it most.

 To get started, I picked up a 20 x 24" canvas from Micheal's for around $10 with a coupon.  We have a stockpile of acrylic craft paints in random colors.  My goal was to bring colors in from the floral bed pillow. 

This is not a very scientific or even artistic approach, but I began randomly painting colors on the canvas, layering, and blending as I went.

Here is the final result.  It reminds Mom and me of a bed of peonies.  You might have to really squint or stand on your head ;) to see it too.

The chest of drawers was given to me when I was a little girl.  The four post bed is one of two beds that Dad made.  Both are very traditional, but with the right accessories and art it all balances out nicely.