Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!
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When I moved into my first house I was obsessed with the idea of “real” art hanging on my walls. Actual paintings on canvases seemed like the next logical step towards a more grown up design aesthetic. Gone were the posters hung in frames and I spent a lot of time on online looking for paintings I could afford. But GOOD paintings cost GOOD money. And that was something I just didn’t have.

That marked the first time I started making my own artwork to hang on my own walls. Having always been crafty and having taken a LOT of art classes in college studying graphic design I thought it would be easy. But sometimes inspiration can be hard to find. And sometimes your confidence in your art skills just isn’t there.

Back then I didn’t have a blog and I hadn’t even heard of such a thing so I struggled. But these days inspiration is available at the click of a button. How nifty is that? And so today I’m sharing 25 of my very favorite DIY art tutorials I found online this week.


Please be kind and click through to the original maker’s websites to pin images. It’s the best possible way to thank them for all of their hard work!

Make Your Own Abstract Wall Art by Live Love DIY

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Watercolor Forest by Craftberry Bush

Colorful Abstract Trio by Dans le Lakehouse



DIY Brushstroke Statement Art by A Pretty Fix

DIY Layered Abstract Wall Art by Sarah Hearts

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Anthro Inspired Pointilism Wall Art by Lost Mom

Vegetable Oil and Watercolor Art by Dream a Little Bigger

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Easy Abstract Art from Start to Finish by Dans le Lakehouse


Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!

Updated Thrift Store Art by Live Love DIY

Large Scale Abstract Art by at Charlotte’s House

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Abstract Rainbow Art by Smiling Colors

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Abstract Art in Less Than an Hour by Love Create Celebrate

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Modern Coastal Waves Wall Art by Dans le Lakehouse

Note * My paintings are hung in my office where the only cleaning they will need is a dusting here and there. If you're hanging these someplace they might get dirty, I'd suggest sealing with polyurethane so the paint won't be removed with household cleaners. The gold IS difficult to remove once fully dry,  but I imagine over time it would create a less than desirable look.

Abstract Art Painting Tutorial by Dream a Little Bigger


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Watercolor Artwork Hack by Club Crafted

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Two Paintings at Once by Persia Lou

Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!

DIY Abstract Wall Art by Sarah Hearts

Brushstroke Statement Art by Francois et Moi

Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!

Gold Leaf Abstract Art by Live Love DIY



Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!

Blissful Watercolor Landscape by Craftberry Bush

Abstract Wall Art by Fall for DIY


Will you be giving any of these amazing painting tutorials a shot?

Want to be an artist but not sure how? Check out these pieces of DIY artwork and painting tutorials that will have you feeling artistic in no time!

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