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It took me about a week to complete, but I finished my DIY large painting and finally got it hung up to share with you!

If you remember, this is the painting I found in the basement.

It perfectly fit the dimensions I had determined for the spot above our sofa.

I gave it a coat of black acrylic paint to start fresh.

Then I started adding color. I first did a splotch of blue and one of green, then filled around it with white. I alternated adding more white with more color to create some nice layering and get the balance right.

This is pretty similar to the final project but I’d tweak the colors twice after this:

And VOILA, the final product:

As you can see, the edges are still painted out black, meaning I didn’t have to frame it. Notice anything else different?

Yep, the wall lights got a little trim treatment courtesy of some fabric paint and an afternoon of reality TV. I think it makes them look a little more finished.

What do you think? I’m pretty happy with it. I completed this project for about $40 (since I didn’t have to buy a canvas). And if I ever decide we need something totally different, I won’t feel bad about painting over it again!

However, my desire to buy a new sofa just grew tenfold.

Feeling more enthusiastic about tackling this project yourself? Do it! And send me photos! At one point I told Ryan, “I either love this or it’s totally awful.” And he said, “Well if it’s awful, you’re just not done painting yet.” Ain’t that the truth.

Happy to check this project off my list!

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Tom Morgan says: January 30, 2013 • 13:47:37 My daughter the artist! I remembered doing this when Yvette was a baby. Good job! Reply Maggie says: February 1, 2013 • 13:58:58 Thanks Dad! It was fun! Ryan got me a new watercolor set for Christmas so I’ll be trying that next I think. Reply

My daughter the artist! I remembered doing this when Yvette was a baby. Good job!

Maggie says: February 1, 2013 • 13:58:58 Thanks Dad! It was fun! Ryan got me a new watercolor set for Christmas so I’ll be trying that next I think. Reply

Thanks Dad! It was fun! Ryan got me a new watercolor set for Christmas so I’ll be trying that next I think.

Lisa says: January 31, 2013 • 11:15:36 I love your painting and what you did with the lampshades. Did you buy the cord cover separate from the lamps? I need to get a couple like that and am not sure where to go. Reply Maggie says: January 31, 2013 • 14:35:34 Hi Lisa, These lamps are from Lamps Plus and the cord covers were sold separately! Similar lamps included the covers but they also sell the covers individually (in I think 3 finishes). They were under $20! Reply

I love your painting and what you did with the lampshades. Did you buy the cord cover separate from the lamps? I need to get a couple like that and am not sure where to go.

Maggie says: January 31, 2013 • 14:35:34 Hi Lisa, These lamps are from Lamps Plus and the cord covers were sold separately! Similar lamps included the covers but they also sell the covers individually (in I think 3 finishes). They were under $20! Reply

Hi Lisa, These lamps are from Lamps Plus and the cord covers were sold separately! Similar lamps included the covers but they also sell the covers individually (in I think 3 finishes). They were under $20!

Brittney says: February 4, 2013 • 15:16:44 You go girl! The painting looks fab and the trim on the lampshades add some pizzazz. We have the same ones in our bedroom, might have to do the same! Reply

You go girl! The painting looks fab and the trim on the lampshades add some pizzazz. We have the same ones in our bedroom, might have to do the same!

cathy says: February 4, 2013 • 16:56:29 I love this idea. What a fabulous work of art you ended up with. Reply

I love this idea. What a fabulous work of art you ended up with.

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