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Easy Acrylic Painting Ideas for Beginners on Canvas

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9. Easy Acrylic Painting Idea on a Budget

Do you have a canvas and acrylics, but no artistic brushes? Not to worry! For example, this simple abstract painting idea will require only your hands (and some tastefully-created palette) for your next masterpiece.

For instance, a silver leaf adds a glamor touch to this canvas.

Easy Acrylic Painting Idea on a Budget

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10. DIY Abstract Art for $22

This refreshing seascape costs only $22 dollars to create, according to the tutorial. In fact, you can even do better if you pick your art supplies on sale or use a 50% off coupon. 

DIY Abstract Art for $22

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11. Easy Painting Idea for Beginners on Canvas: Surf Up

Is it easy to paint the ocean? This painting idea is another acrylic pouring tutorial in our series of popular art techniques. In contrast, white paint creates an illusion of waves on this refreshing canvas.

Easy Canvas Painting Idea: Surf Up

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12. Canvas Painting Idea: A Coastal Look For Under $30

Are you searching for easy acrylic painting ideas for beginners on canvas to create a coastal look? As a matter of fact, this DIY canvas painting idea is perfect for a modern abstract beach painting.

Canvas Painting Idea: A Coastal Look For Under $30

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13. Rich Textures – Painting with a Palette Knife

In general, there are a lot of tutorials on how to use a palette knife to create a rich texture on canvas.  However, this is a perfect quick tutorial for beginners to achieve this effect.

Rich Textures - Painting with a Palette Knife

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14. Learn How To Paint Clouds

Another simple painting idea on canvas or walls – blue sky and clouds. With this in mind, follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to paint realistic clouds.

Learn How To Paint Clouds

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15. DIY Abstract Art Canvas – Golden Touch

In fact, this abstract painting idea with a touch of gold is a winner! As a result, you will end up with modern wall art to decorate your home and have some fun while creating it.

Easy Acrylic Painting Ideas for Beginners on Canvas

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16. DIY Abstract Art Tutorial

As can be seen, this abstract art tutorial is super easy. With this in mind, just make sure you spend some time picking up a color palette that will complement your interior design.

DIY Abstract Art Tutorial

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17. Easy Flower Painting with Acrylics

Above all, these modern and abstract flower painting ideas are simple to recreate. Straightaway, a step-by-step tutorial gives you a list of all necessary art supplies and instructions.

Easy Acrylic Painting Ideas for Beginners on Canvas

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18. Easy to Paint: Smear Art

As can be seen, this simple palette knife abstract art is easy yet impressive. Furthermore, a gradient effect gives this artwork a touch of masterful sophistication.  In general, you may even use this technique for painting sunflowers.

Easy to Paint: Smear Art

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19. DIY Abstract Wall Art

As an illustration, the black outline doodle makes all colors more vivid and fresh on this canvas. In this case, don’t forget to leave some white background on the edges for a ‘room to breathe’ to recreate the same effect.

DIY Abstract Wall Art

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