You don’t have to be a pro painter to make a piece of large-scale abstract artwork.

This freeform swirling pattern is simple to create (and forgiving of flaws).

This easy canvas art is just what yourblank wallneeds.

dropping watercolor paint on canvas for artwork

Finish your creation with an inexpensive frame made from painted wood lattice strips.

you might use either liquid watercolors in a dropper bottle or watercolor tubes for this projector both mixed together.

We used a combination of Reeves tube watercolors (for the peachy tones) and Dr. Ph.

spreading watercolor around canvas with foam brush

Martin’s Synchromatic Transparent Water Color (for the blue-gray).

Add a second color and blend the edges with your initial color using your foam brush.

you’re able to also squeeze an empty condiment bottle at an angle to blow the ink around.

smearing watercolor on canvas with finger

Add additional colors and water until you are satisfied with the texture and saturation of your design.

Use the watercolor painting techniques to work your way across the canvas in quadrants.

Let Dry and Frame (Optional)

Allow your artwork to dry on a flat surface overnight.

blowing air to push watercolor around canvas

Watercolors dry quickly, so your canvas will likely feel dry within a few hours.

If desired, you canframe your canvaswith painted wood lattice strips.

Related:3 Easy Watercolor Art Techniques Anyone Can Do

large framed watercolor swirl artwork and bench

Credit: Marty Baldwin