It's no secret that buying art is not always a cheap endeavor. Some of the best works cost more than I make in a year. Some are more than I've ever made in my life all put together. Fortunately, if you enjoy painting, you can copy some of your favorites. That gives you a great work or art and lets you hang something that you are able to put your own spin on. And won't it be fun to tell everyone you're the artist when they admire your paintings?
1. Musical Notes
Via Abstract Music
Even if you don't play piano, you have to admit that this fun painting would look great in your house.
2. Tiny Pastel Dream Catcher
Via Tiny Pastel Dream Catcher Box ...
If you're new to painting, try something small to help you master your technique.
3. Love Print
Via Loui Jover, 1967 | Tutt'Art@ ...
I can see this hanging in your bedroom to celebrate the love you have for your significant other.
4. Blue Sunflower
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This a great example of how you can make your painting your own. Who says a sunflower has to be yellow?
5. Family of Birds on Tree
Via Family of birds on tree, ...
The background colors of this painting are really pretty. Painting a black shadow painting on a colored background is a pretty simple technique.
6. Silhouette do What You Love
Via Silhouette America Blog | Do ...
Here's another silhouette painting. Switch out your favorite quote if you have another one you love.
7. Lion Watercolor
Via Lion watercolor painting print , ...
This would be a definite conversation starter if it's hanging in your house. Love it!
8. Three Canvases
Via Large Painting Love Birds Tree ...
I love how it looks to hang three canvases to form one picture. What do you think?
9. Minus All the Details
There isn't a ton of detail in this painting, but it still looks fabulous.
10. Robin Egg Blue Dandelion Fluff
Via Eye of Beholder Robin Egg ...
This would be fantastic in a guest bedroom or bathroom. Make it larger or smaller as you need to.
11. Modern, Pop Art
Via beautiful-colors-20
All that color sure would be fun to put on the canvas. Where would you hang this?
12. Winter Stream
Via Landscape Painting - Winter Stream ...
Making the water reflect the rest of the painting is a skill you'll have to practice, but it would be so worth it.
13. Angel Wings
Via Angel Wings Painting Custom order ...
I would love to be able to recreate this for my office. Cool, huh?
14. Watercolor Tree
Via Watercolor Tree Paintings : Anna ...
What fun this would be to make! You don't need a ton of skill, but the end result will make you look like a pro.
15. Lots of Lines
Via Behance
Can you see how the entire painting is a series of lines in various colors? Awesome, right?
16. Simple Tree
Via Spirit of Water -- 11x14-christmas ...
Trees seem to be a really easy thing to start with. You can paint them and they look fantastic anywhere you hang them.
17. Moonlit Scene
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The colors are great, don't you think? The size is just right for leaning on a mantel.
18. Triple Look
Via ORIGINAL Abstract Landscape olive PurpleTree ...
This is another fantastic example of how you can make three canvases work together.
19. Fancy Deer
Via Stitches and Purls • Inspirations: ...
Look at all the detail on this fantastic deer. She almost looks like you could reach out and touch her.
20. A Storm is Coming
Via art painting abstract landscape painting ...
The color is fabulous and the detail does a great job of showing the storm on the horizon.
21. Bright Red Flowers
Via PensieriDifettosi
Flowers, like these poppies, are fun to paint and you can choose your favorite variety for your canvas.
22. Dancer
Via Poesia Visual - Arte e ...
This artist knows how to make the details work. With practice, you can do the same.
23. Edgar Allen Poe
Via *itKuPiLLi* ~ iNSpiRatiOnS
Inspired by the great writer himself! Use your favorite story or poem to inspire you.
24. Dusk on the Ocean
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The ocean is such an inspiring thing to paint. Isn't this lovely?
25. Fall Leaves
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A lovely fall tree is a fun and colorful way to make your painting debut.
26. Night Meets Day
Via Night meets Day - Original ...
Cool, huh? This fantastic painting is unique and fun to look at.
27. Watercolor Scene
Via Sunsets Landscape watercolor painting print, ...
This watercolor is great example of how this simple technique looks.
28. Run Away
Via Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen - Run ...
This painting eliminates the need to paint facial features.
29. Huge Flower
Via Oil Painting Tips, Oil Painting ...
A giant flower is the perfect thing for filling a large, empty wall in your house.
30. Abstract City
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You can customize this with your own home city and use any colors you like.
31. PEACOCK Decorative Impressionistic
Via Original oil painting impasto PEACOCK ...
I wish I had the talent to make this for may house. What about you?
Are you inspired to start painting right now? I am totally ready to nurture my inner Pablo Picasso. Which project is bound to be your first?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some easy paintings I can copy to decorate my house?
- You can browse through a variety of simple landscapes, still life, or abstract paintings by searching online or in art books. Look for pieces with clear composition and minimal details that will be easier for you to replicate.
- How do I start copying paintings for practice?
- Begin by choosing a simple painting you admire and gather your materials. Study the original artwork, then start by sketching the basic shapes before moving on to add colors and details. Take your time and enjoy the process of learning.
- Can I learn to paint by copying art?
- Absolutely! Copying art is a great way to learn about composition, color mixing, and brushwork. As you replicate the works of others, you'll gain skills and confidence to create your own original pieces.
- Are there famous paintings that are easy for beginners to copy?
- Yes, there are many famous paintings with simpler compositions that are more accessible for beginners. Look for works by artists like Claude Monet or Vincent van Gogh, as some of their paintings have clear lines and forms that are easier to replicate.
- What type of paint should I use to copy paintings for my house?
- If you're a beginner, acrylic paint is a great choice because it's easy to work with and dries quickly. For a more traditional approach, you may want to try oil paints, although they take longer to dry and require a bit more skill to manipulate.