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July 9, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

DIY Abstract Circle Art

Creating unique pieces of artwork for your home is a fun and frugal way to add color and personality.

Today I would like to share with you a DIY Circle Abstract Painting I created way back when I first began blogging.

AMAZING tutorial for DIY Abstract Circle Artwork by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIYArtwork #DIYAbstractArt

You may have spied it on top of my newly transformed Kitchen Hutch. It’s peeking out from behind Mr. Rooster. This hand painted artwork adds depth to the vignette and definitely a pop of color to the space.

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

Transformed Kitchen Hutch by 3 Little Greenwoods

Every once in a while I get I got the itch to create to dip my paintbrush in some fun colors. When I do want to paint I head over to my Painting Inspiration Pinterest Board. There I found this pillow.

Lots of circles. Lots of colors. Hey, I think I can do this.

The project started with this awesome Little House on the Prairie inspired print. It had a sturdy frame and was the perfect candidate for blank canvas (after several coats of white paint of course).

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

Many layers of white paint later… Little House be gone!DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

After selecting my paint colors, I began to paint different sized, different colored circles all over. Making sure to space out big ones, medium sized ones, and small ones as I went. If I had to do this over again I would base coat the background a color (maybe tan or even red) so the white doesn’t show through so much. You want to fill in the entire piece with circles of different colors.

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

When the canvas was completely covered with circles begin to layer the colors by painting more circles on top of the others. Next add swirls of other colors to add more details. The more you layer colors – the more intricate it becomes.

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

Once the frame was painted cream the DIY Abstract Art was ready to hang! It’s another one of those pieces that makes me happy when I look at it.

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

Notice the original wall color? The living room is now a lovely soft blue. Much better than the tan/brown that covered every wall in the house.

DIY Abstract Circle Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

Hoping you are inspired to try DIY Abstract Art for your home!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Carrie This Home says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:23 am

    This is so cute Ashley! I love how easy it is and I can use this method for every room in the house! This is getting pinned!

    Reply
    • 2

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 10, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Hey Carrie!

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment and the pin! I’ve already got the itch to paint something else! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  2. 3

    Amy says

    July 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    So very fun!
    I bet my kids would love to do this.
    Was the framed canvas a thrift store find or
    Did you already own it?

    Reply
    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 9, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      It was a print that one of my grandmother’s gave me but you can find framed prints like that at Thrift Stores all the time. Thanks for the comment blog!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 5

    Leslie says

    July 9, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I love it! Brilliant. I love finding inspiration in different things.

    Reply
    • 6

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 10, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Hey Leslie! Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  4. 7

    Inspire Me Heather says

    July 10, 2014 at 7:39 am

    That turned out great and it looks perfect on your mantle!

    Reply
    • 8

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 10, 2014 at 9:04 am

      So excited that you like my circle art! Thanks for the bloggy love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  5. 9

    Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home says

    July 10, 2014 at 11:49 am

    You did a great job, Ashley!
    All the vibrant colors will allow you to display is just about anywhere!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Suzanne

    Reply
    • 10

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Thanks so much, Suzanne!

      {big hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  6. 11

    Priscila says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Love it! The colors bring so much happiness to the home decor. Pinned! Found you on Diana rambles.
    http://www.unfadingbeautyblog.com

    Reply
    • 12

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:48 am

      Thanks so much for the pin!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  7. 13

    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    July 12, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    Ooooh I love this! It’s so fun and bright! 😀

    Reply
    • 14

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Thanks sweet lady! I’m itching to paint something else!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  8. 15

    Lyndsay @ The Happy Chateau says

    July 13, 2014 at 7:54 am

    This is so fun! Great tutorial, looks like it would be easy to recreate! I love that you used fabric as inspiration for your color palette- that’s one of my favorite tricks. Thanks for sharing, I’m pinning!

    Reply
    • 16

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Colorful fabric is so fun, isn’t it? Thanks so much for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  9. 17

    Amanda @ The Bay Bush says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:05 am

    This is so impressive!!! It really looks like it should be hanging in a gallery somewhere!

    Reply
    • 18

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:03 am

      You are too sweet! I do love the painting and was so happy it fit on top of my kitchen hutch!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  10. 19

    Julie says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:23 am

    What a great inspirational post. You really showed how easy it it to make something beautiful and unique for next to nothing. I have to ask, did you ever buy the cushion too? It is very lovely!

    Reply
    • 20

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:02 am

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment! No, I never bought the pillow. 🙁
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  11. 21

    Emily, Our house now a home says

    July 13, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    This is so simple and adorable. I am loving all of the bright colors! Thank you for sharing at the Friday Favorites link party!

    Reply
    • 22

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 17, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Bright colors make me so happy! Thanks for the sweet comment!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  12. 23

    Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:22 am

    This is so great! There is nothing better than art that you have made. Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party. Hope you stop by today and link up again.http://bit.ly/1t2Ohhl

    Reply
    • 24

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 17, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle! Love your fun party!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  13. 25

    Mindie Hilton says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Featuring tomorrow!

    Reply
    • 26

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 17, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Wahoo! Thanks so much, Mindie!

      {big hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  14. 27

    Emily, Our house now a home says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Thank you for linking up last week at Friday Favorites, I chose you as one of my features!
    http://ourhousenowahome.blogspot.com/2014/07/friday-favorites.html

    Reply
  15. 28

    Carole says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I love it! My dad was an abstract artist and I have his art all over my house! But, sadly, I didn’t inherit his creative genius! I love it when I see others tackle abstract art! Great job; pinning…

    Reply
    • 29

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you so much! I really love painting but I’m not good enough for detailed work. Abstract and lots of colors is the way to go for me! 🙂

      Reply
  16. 30

    Happysuz says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Hi Ashley, I am a first time visitor. I saw this post on the “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” linky party. This project is so lovely! The colors just really caught my eye. I may try and do similar for my office or the playroom.

    Reply
    • 31

      3littlegreenwoods says

      April 5, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Welcome! Thank you so much for hopping over. I love my abstract circle painting and am so excited that you do to!

      Reply
  17. 32

    Kim~madeinaday says

    May 14, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Fantastic job making this pic! I love it. I have thought of doing something abstract but I was afraid I would be only one who would think ti was abstract and not just a mish mash lol. Thanks so much for pinning this to the P3 Party Board! You are being featured tomorrow!
    Kim

    Reply
    • 33

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 15, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      YAY! Thanks so much Kim!

      Reply
  18. 34

    Russell McFarland says

    September 19, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Hi Ashley,

    I am an architect working on a child and community centre in a regional area north of Sydney, Australia.

    I found your abstract circle artwork on line and would like to apply it to the facade of the building in an architectural rendering to show the community client of what a painted street art wall could look like. The idea is to commission a local artist to create a piece for the final building but we would like to use you image to show the potential for the project.

    If you could email me I can reply to you with the image attached. I will put a credit on the page to you as the artist.

    Just wondering if you require anything in addition to this for this use of your beautiful artwork.

    Regards Russell
    Austin McFarland Architects.

    Reply

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