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Sometimes you just can’t help but jump on the bandwagon. I’ve been loving all the DIY versions of the black ink abstract art, and just HAD to make my own for the gallery wall in my bedroom.
But friends, get this, I didn’t just use a bit of paint and a paint brush. I used something more incredible, something brand new to the art market. Now let me introduce you to a life changing product from Montana Cans, the company that brought you worlds best gold spray paint….
Acrylic paint markers!!! The anatomy of these markers is basically pure genius. A tube full of acrylic paint topped with a sturdy felt tipped head constructed with a pump system which releases the paint as you go. Perfection! Montana Cans knew what artists needed, we needed the ability to paint with a pen, not with a sloppy brush.
Instead of re-creating one of the art pieces West Elm is selling, or by some more famous artists, I really wanted to create something with my own mind. Think of it as a stress release. Just close your eyes and go to town on a few pieces of paper, pick your favorite one and frame it! It’s art, I don’t care what anyone else says. We are creative beings and we should pat ourselves on the back (or shamelessly display your art by framing it in a vintage gold leafed frame and blog about it) whenever we step out of our comfort zones and create a masterpiece. Maybe not a “masterpiece”, but be proud of your work, people!
Get to it! Get one of these pens (or a boat load, as you can see I did in the photo above) and go crazy. Literally.
Oh, and that weird little thing beneath the abstract art is also a crazy painting of mine, using the same acrylic markers! Now it’s your turn. Go!
I’ve seen these markers at michaels and have been wanting to try them ever since. This convinced me. I love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
They have those at Michael’s?!?! If I didn’t have two children in their underwear right now I would be sprinting there!
I need to get my hands on some of those!!
Oh I love those! Looks like less mess and less clean up! Im gonna have to find me some of those! Love your art wall!
Laura
House Envy
Ha, love the photo of you with the markers you little awesome genius. I’m putting them on my shopping list.
Whoa! How awesome is that? Your art is gorgeous! I’m going to Michaels….tomorrow.
So fun!! I want to try!!!!
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Love it! Totally need to try it.
Those markers are totally awesome :) xo Kristin
ooh LOVE it!! I haven’t tried acrylic markers yet, I’ll have to look for those!
what a great product! I’ll definitely be picking some up soon!
Fabulous! The splatters are perfect.
Those markers are amazing! I did just do a B&W abstract art with the old brush and paint, but I may have to attempt some more with this ingenious product! Where can you purchase them? Online only?
you should definitely try it! you can buy the markers at Michael’s, Blick, or online. I think Blick has a pretty large selection. I just cant wait for the gold and copper markers to arrive in the US!