GORGEOUS DIY Home Decor Idea: Learn how to make this EASY DIY Art West Elm Hack! Art can be expensive to buy – so make your own! This DIY abstract art is such an easy, inexpensive way to decorate your walls with a stylish West Elm look.
How to Make DIY Art West Elm Hack
Black Craft Paint in ‘Licorice’
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Directions to make DIY Art West Elm Hack
First, load your paint brush with black paint and paint on lines in a swooping, random pattern. This is abstract art so just go with it and try not to be too precise!
Use your brush on both the widest and narrowest side to vary up the brush stroke widths. Lightly brush on a bit of the paint at the edges of your painted ‘stroke’ marks to give the art some dimension.
The last step is to add some Glam with gold rub n buff to the edges!
I love how all 4 art pieces turned out!
white ceramic votive holder (similar)
For now, I propped one up in a little vignette on my buffet table.
(My son made the black and white art in the background – adorable right?)
white ceramic votive holder (similar)
I know the exact place to hang my West Elm Inspired DIY Art – I’ll post the pictures once I have my mini art gallery hung!
I hope you enjoyed this DIY art tutorial!
If you like this West Elm hack check out my:
Easy DIY Watercolor Abstract Art
Turn Childrens Art Into Tea Towels: Kids Craft
Julia Klimek says
They came out great! I’m hoping to get to my local Michael’s! Have fun hosting! 🙂 Julia
Karen says
Awesome!
Leslie says
LOVE! What a great little hack.
Wendy Hicken says
Love your hack!!
Inspire Me Heather says
Your DIY art turned out beautiful Heather! Have fun at Michaels too – I’m sure it would be a blast to hang with you for some crafting!
Heather In Heels says
I’m a huge fan of original art! I love this! and super love that your son got in on the action:)
Gerri says
It’s nice to read a blog from close to home, With a son and his family in Ottawa, even though you are five hours from where I live, you feel like next door neighbour. Unfortunately Michaels is still an hour away 🙁
Kim @ HappyPrettyBlog says
That looks great! And you could totally customize the colour to go with any room in your house!
Heather SettingforFour says
That’s a great idea Kim!
Sarah Krouse says
I always appreciate a good hack! Enjoyed getting to know you + your blog from the Pinterest Party!
Carolyn says
Ooooh I love a good “inspired by hack”!! Looks great.
Christine says
LOVE the artwork Heather! I’d so be at the Pinterest party if I lived in Ottawa! Have tons of fun!
WoodsofBellTrees says
These are so stinkin’ cool! I love a good knockoff!
Anne says
Couldn’t get any easier, right? I love it!
Sheila Zeller says
Great DIY Heather! And congratulations – what fun a crafting day would be with you!!!
Rachel Willis says
Oh super cool! And easy! Love the glam factor the gold edges bring! Wish I could go to my local Michael’s and see who’s there- but I’ve got to work. 🙁
Krista thehappyhousie says
The art project turned out amazing! I wish I could attend the party- have fun and good luck!!
CarolAnne - camdesign says
well done!!!x
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon Designs says
These are fabulous Heather!! Love the touch of glam too!! 😉
Marilyn Clark says
OMG Heather I absolutely LOVE this project! I can’t wait to get my canvas and paint out! Happy Monday!
Jamie Dorobek says
Love these abstract canvases! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday 🙂
Robin says
These are perfect! Greatest hack ever! ox
lynn cockrell says
Nice and easy DIY art!