Need budget friendly and quick art for your walls? See how easily I whipped up this gorgeous DIY Watercolor Abstract Wall Art and created a large scale gallery wall for my living room.
Using large IKEA square frames and the Waterlogue App I turned a photo I took of a wave at a tropical beach we traveled to a few years ago into these 4 stylish graphic art pieces! I love the focal point they create above my sofa and the color and pattern they add to the room!
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Supplies:
- Photo Paper in soft gloss finish – 8.5 x 11 inches
- IKEA square Ribba Frames – 19 3/4″ x 19 3/4 “
- A photo to turn into watercolor art
- Waterlogue app
Tutorial
1. Using the Waterlogue app on your iphone or android phone turn a photo into a watercolor image. Use 4 different Waterlogue settings to draw a different style of watercolor for your photo -this will allow you to create 4 different looking watercolor pictures.
2. Upload the waterlogue images to your computer.
3. Print on Photo Paper to fit the Ikea Ribba Frames.
4. Cut to size if required.
5. Place in frames and hang.
6. Enjoy your new watercolor graphic art!
I love how the watery blues in this watercolor art pick up the aqua accents in my living room!
This quick, low-cost DIY is an fabulous way to create unique, one-of-a-kind art for your home! Use photos featuring flowers, the beach, travels and architecture for beautiful abstract wall decor ideas!
This is an easy way for renters to add color and pattern to their spaces too!
See my living room makeover to see how quick and easy I added textiles to the room to give it the color and pattern it needed!
Check out my living room mantel decor in blue, taupe and white!
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Marie says
August 9, 2014 at 11:09 amThis is such a great idea, thanks so much for sharing at the Creative Collection! I also love what you did with that mantle. Beautiful!
heather says
August 10, 2014 at 8:33 amThanks so much for your lovely comments Marie!
Amy W says
August 10, 2014 at 3:45 pmSo lovely! I love a great watercolor print. Please come share at our link party going on now! http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/08/link-it-or-lump-it-party-50.html
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August 11, 2014 at 7:25 amhow cool is that app! I have an android phone so not sure I can get it. your photos look so amazing on the wall. Hope you are doing well!
heather says
August 11, 2014 at 7:48 pmI think you can get it for Android too Laura – I love it!! Thanks for your compliments dear friend!
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
August 13, 2014 at 4:57 pmSo, so pretty! I absolutely love it!
heather says
August 14, 2014 at 7:30 pmThanks Kim!!!
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
August 14, 2014 at 8:15 amHeather I LOVE it and love that you used waterlogue! (and your living room makeover is wonderful!) Thanks for linking up sweet friend xo
heather says
August 14, 2014 at 7:30 pmTHanks for your lovely compliments Robin!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 14, 2014 at 11:28 pmHeather that is awesome! Love them! Can’t wait to play around with that app. I’m featuring your gorgeous art in my Friday Features! Thanks for linking up to Inspire Me Monday.
heather says
August 17, 2014 at 10:37 amThanks so much for the feature Maryann- I’m honored!
Sara says
August 15, 2014 at 5:40 pmThis is so lovely… the whole room! I can’t wait to use this app!
heather says
August 17, 2014 at 10:40 amThanks so much Sara for your compliments on my art!! This app is tons of fun!!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
August 15, 2014 at 6:03 pmThese are so pretty, Heather! Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d}. This will be on of our features this week ~ stop by and grab a button tomorrow morning when the features are live! (pinning)
hugs, mb
heather says
August 17, 2014 at 10:36 amThanks so much Mary Beth!! You made my day!
Carmody says
August 18, 2014 at 9:07 amI love that app. These are beautiful!!!! Pinning.
Katie M says
October 5, 2014 at 9:22 pmWhat a beautiful set of pictures. I just downloaded Waterlogue and have been playing with creating some pictures of my girls.
Would you be willing to share your source image? I love those waves.
heather says
October 6, 2014 at 10:10 amHi Katie! I’m glad you love Waterlogue as much as me and my post! The wave is a picture I took myself at the beach!
Susan says
December 2, 2014 at 8:57 pmThey are so pretty! I love how the white border compliments the blue!
heather says
December 3, 2014 at 8:22 amThanks Susan – I love the white and blue together too!
Melissa says
October 2, 2015 at 5:21 pmLove this! Do you know what size photo paper you printed them on?
heather says
October 8, 2015 at 8:27 amHi Melissa – I just used regular 8 x 10 sized paper and cut out around the image after printing. Glad you like it! 🙂
Tracy says
June 26, 2016 at 9:32 amThese are wonderful! Thank you for sharing and using our app!
heather says
June 26, 2016 at 10:15 amThanks Tracy – so glad you like my DIY art! LOVE your app!
Jenn says
December 29, 2016 at 12:56 pmOh my gosh! Thank you so much for the info on the Waterlogue app. It is addictive. I love watercolor pics. Have you ever tried to print them on watercolor or textured paper? I wonder if it would work.
heather says
December 30, 2016 at 11:43 amAny paper you can print on will work Jenn! I love this app too! 🙂