Abstract canvas painting

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Pick 3 colors

   Pull a palette from your bedding or a favorite photo. Add white to make lighter versions.

2. 

   2

   Sketch the shapes

   Draw big arches, circles and blobs lightly in pencil. Let some touch the edges.

3. 

   3

   Tape a straight edge

   Run painter's tape along any line you want crisp.

4. 

   4

   Fill the shapes

   Paint each shape with 2 thin coats. Let the first dry 20 minutes before the second.

5. 

   5

   Peel the tape

   Pull it off while the paint is still a little soft for the sharpest line.

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   6

   Paint the edges

   Carry the colors around the sides of the canvas. Now it looks done without a frame.