Pretty Abstract

Today, we are making a pretty abstract 11x14 piece with gray, blue, metallic gold, taupe, and white paint along with some gold leaf foil and glass. This is going to be a monochromatic art piece for my bathroom and I love the way it turned out! (I also make a mistake and show you exactly how to fix it!) 

First, I'm going to start by drawing a horizontal line about a 1/3 of the way down my canvas. I'm going to add the darker gray paint to the top of my canvas. On the bottom, I'm adding a smoky blue color. Let dry.

Next, I'm adding Oyster White and Anita's White over the top with a large chip brush. I'm just adding the paint from left to right over the top of gray/blue color. Let dry.

I'm going to define my line again with a tiny amount of a khaki and white paint. I'm going to bring the color down a little bit on my canvas too. Let dry.

Now I'm adding some metallic gold paint! I'm taking some paint on just the tips of my bristles and going from left to right, creating an abstract line. I'm also adding the a faint semi circle along my "horizon" as well. I'm also adding a hint of Metallic Taupe underneath and around my gold. 

I'm going to take a little bit of white paint and pink paint and add that along my line too. I'm also going to add some more white just to lighten everything up.

Now, it's time for glass and resin! I am actually going to add a layer of resin first. 

We're going to elevate our canvas using blocks. Mix 2 ounces of resin and stir gently for three minutes. Pour the resin onto your canvas and spread it your brush.

Use a heat gun to pop your bubbles. Keep your heat moving at all times!

Next, I'm going to add some gold leaf flakes. I'm using 1/2 a sheet of gold leaf from Hobby Lobby. I'm just going to pinch off a few pieces and place it into my resin. Then, I'll just take a toothpick and fix those pieces. 

Then, I'm adding some clear glass from Michael's along my horizon as well. I'm just sprinkling a line and fixing it with my brush again. 

Take the rest of your resin and drizzle it over your gold leaf and glass. Use a heat gun to pop your bubbles.

I am so please with the way this turned out! This will look amazing in my home. I would love to see your unique creation too!

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