Picture this scenario: You have just renovated your contemporary dining room and have installed a new fireplace mantel. You overspent on your renovation so you don't have a lot of money left for the accessories. You know an art piece over the mantel would be the perfect touch to pull the room together but you can't afford an original art piece that you would find in an art gallery and you don't like the look of a reprint. The reprints simply don't have the authenticity of the originals.
I can imagine many home owners can relate to this limited budget dilemma as most of us tend to "splurge" early on in our design project on those items we just have to have because they are perfect for the space! Towards the end of the design project not much is left for the few "missing touches".
You don't need a lot of money for a space to look good. All you need is a little imagination and a will to learn and to try new things. Instead of trying to purchase an art piece, try making one. Many designers that have art pieces done for a space simply because they are then able to customize and have it look exactly as they have pictured it in their mind. Also, it will be far more personal as it will be an original.
In order to complete this project, you will need a few art supplies such as a large canvas, some brushes and leftover paint. Do not use the same paint as your wall colour as you will end up with a painting that blends into your wall. The idea here is to create a "wow" factor, not a "blah - what is that?" factor! If you only have 2 colours, your primary and accent paint leftovers to choose from, mix up some different colours from your leftovers to create a wide range of hues. Once you have all your paint mixed, paint your canvas one colour throughout, then wait till it dries. This might take up to 24 hours depending on the paint quality. Once the paint is dry, then apply brush strokes in various motions across the canvas. Be creative and don't be afraid to go crazy. Abstract art is all about emotion therefore sometimes it helps to focus on a certain emotion while you are painting so that the final piece exudes that particular feeling.
Once complete, sign your name at one of the bottom corners and hang your art piece proudly over the mantel.
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