52 Abstract and Creative Canvas Painting Ideas

First on the list of painting ideas is this lovely painted canvas tutorial! Ombre is a technique where you blend one hue of color with another, moving it from light tints to dark tints. Take your art game to the next level!

It's never too early to get ready for the Christmas spirit. Start preparing your household with beautiful decorations like this Snowman to create a snowy wonderland when Christmas rolls around!

What is more eye-catching than a beautiful mason jar? A mason jar with glowy fireflies fluttering out of it! Picture a starry night where fireflies twinkle like shooting stars in the dead of night. Try it out!

Whether you decide to do this watercolor on canvas or another material, we guarantee oohs and ahs when people gaze at them. You can smell the sweet aroma that these paintings give out!

On the topic of acrylic painting ideas, walk through a dreamy orchard where you can smell the sweet scent of the trees in the cool breeze. It also enhances and adds a natural vibe to your home, making it colorful!

Check out a world of vibrant shapes where patterns are playful and come to life with each other on this painted canvas. Make this abstract playground where bold triangles and circles tumble and clash. It also serves as a great lesson on shapes for your kids!

Paint a sky full of graceful birds that soar through the twilight of a canvas! This painting idea captures feathery friends that flock together, making a cohesive, dreamy background for any occasion.

This Daisies Painting is easy to do, making it suitable for preschoolers. The flowers come to life with their soft petals and sweet aroma once you take a look. Why not try it out with your family?

Who said it was too early for Christmas? This wood slice tutorial makes the perfect ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree. These acrylic painting ideas will surely add some variety to a simple tree!

Make a Claude Monet-inspired painting on a mini canvas! Become the shadow of the great Claude Monet, who is regarded as the founding father of Impressionism painting! It is also easy for your kids/preteens to follow along.

If you know one thing about the Tree of Life painting, it was painted by the great Gustav Klimt. Breathe some life as you take charge of the brush and splatter paint gracefully to brighten up the mood of any wall you decide to hang this on!

This is the perfect Valentine's gift to appreciate your loved ones. Follow as you make Doily Heart cutouts and paint around them to form a cohesive heart on your canvas. Step out of your comfort zone and give it a go!

Are you looking to go wild? Look no further as we present you with the perfect painting idea. It is so easy for even preschoolers. Choose your choice of paint as you flail the paint widely, painting a cohesive picture.

Float through a galaxy filled with swirling colors that shine brightly with sparkling stars! Capture the cosmic divinity with this painting that screams beauty and professionalism in all directions. Here's an idea: try splattering paint on the canvas to create it!

Try this out if you have children or want to artistically label things with your name. We love how you can personalize it and choose any color to identify different names! It's so appealing!

Imitate the shoreline as you attempt this painting! They make beautiful wall decor that looks just like the beach. Feel the warm breeze wherever you may be if you miss the beach!

Have you heard of Scrape Painting? This technique uses metal, plastic, or silicone spatulas and scrape paint to create a cohesive story. Paint a beautiful tale as you hang it on your hallways or walls.

Tilt that hilt and admire color swirling and twirling across your canvas like a magical rainbow waterfall! Splash and drip mesmerizing patterns that will make your home a unique art gallery.

Make your very own beach paradise right in the comfort of your home. You can also add textures to your canvas to make your beach even more realistic! Sandy tones and sunny blues bring a scenic, serene shoreline.

Herringbone is where rectangles are used to create a pattern of tiles to make it visually appealing. Learn to make it in this tutorial and apply it on your canvas to decorate your wall.

Here is another heart painting! Make it on Valentine's or to show appreciation for your loved ones! Put extra love into this canvas as you play with shapes and shades, creating a one-of-a-kind artwork!

Use your fingertips as sturdy paintbrushes that will withstand the test of time with these Finger Acrylic Painting. Each touch and swipe provides vibrant hues to come to life on your canvas, letting you make fun, natural designs.

Paint a field of fluffy, cozy, and comforting dandelions that look so inviting. Capture fun wonders with a delicate, dreamy stroke that makes it feel like you were in that field! Use this tutorial to sprinkle some magic like a dandelion.

Learn to paint a canvas that speaks abstract and modernism! Watch as vibrant shades melt into each other as you blend them with every brush stroke! It adds such a nice minimalistic and modern look to your home.

Take your hallways to the next level, blooming with bright, cheerful tulips in every shade of color imaginable! Let your mind take charge as you envision your garden party.

Here is another flower for you guys! To accompany your bed of tulips, why not a bed of lilies? Brush vibrant colors over a blank canvas to breathe life into a barren landscape. Use the tutorial to 'Wow' your friends!

Ah yes... the very famous Starry Night. If you want to become your own Vincent Van Gogh and impress your friends, paint this painting! Use an alluring scene with vibrant, sparkly stars that glimmer so brightly in the dead of night! Follow along in the YouTube video!

Let's try this Easy DIY Wall Art. It brightens your home with its beautiful colors. Not to mention, its overlapping strokes add depth to the whole painting.

Instead of wondering what to paint on a canvas, try this fantastic Dutch Poured Acrylic Painting. Make every drop and splash meaningful as it unfolds into a beautiful artwork displaying beauty and professionalism simultaneously! Give this one a shot!

Abstract art is bizarre as it may come off to the average person as nothing but splatter and mess, but when executed perfectly, it paints the most cohesive picture. Use this one out, and let your imagination dictate what it says!

What better way to make your nursery rhymes and bedtime stories come true? Create these small paintings in this tutorial that teaches you how to DIY Whale Nursery Paintings to give your kids a sound night's rest! Try out these acrylic painting ideas.

Why buy it when you can make your own? Save so much money with this tutorial, as Sherry from Savvy Apron teaches you to upcycle your thrifted painted canvas. Turn it into a work of art!

This Moon Acrylic Painting will illuminate your walkways and hallways. It speaks about the beauty of the moon's soft glow as it floats peacefully in space along with twinkly stars. Learn to paint it!

Use colorful layers in the tutorial below as they teach you how to replicate this painting. Use each layer to serve its purpose as it overlaps one another to create curves and grooves.

Are you running short on time and want to impress your friends and family? Don't worry; we present you with this perfectly painted canvas tutorial. This canvas painting only requires 2 minutes! It also adds a very 'Impressionistic' vibe to your whole house!

Use a colorful adventure that lies ahead of you with this painting to find purpose. Each swirl and splash of color invites you to explore a world of imagination and wonder! The tutorial teaches you how to spice up your decor with this painting!

If you're looking for fun, cute painting ideas that cater to beginners, try this Geometric Painting that challenges your brain to work around abstract shapes and patterns. It acts as a beautiful art piece while being unique and has many different shapes.

Here is another Geometric Painting to challenge your mind. This time, it is a beautiful deer with which you can impress your friends. The deer will come alive and gallop in your household with grace and elegance after painting it!

Woosh! Feel the tall, majestic Mountain Painting on this painted canvas. If you have dreams of climbing mountains and hills, this is your time as they come alive. Those tall, sharp peaks will surely bring some realism!

Check this painting out as Paula from Colorful Craft Corner paints an excellent Wildflower field. If you love nature, this painting is for you. Capture the true meaning of nature!

Who is ready for Halloween? Use this pumpkin canvas painting, suitable for Halloween or the fall season! The choice is yours; regardless, it brings a pleasant, sweet-smelling aroma to this beautiful painting!

Ever wonder what is up there in space? Are there other inhabitants other than us? Find out more in this painted canvas as Paula from Colorful Craft Corner teaches you how to paint this Galaxy Painting.

If you have yet to notice, we love our flowers. So why not try this painting out? It is a beautiful vase with many different types of flowers in it. Try it out for yourself!

Ward off any negative energy or evil with this painting! Bring only positive vibes and energy to your household as your friends and family visit you. Learn to make it in the detailed tutorial below.

What is better than Abstract Modern Art? This painted canvas offers an experience with a touch of modernism, making your hallways pop with minimalistic and vibrant colors.

Drip, drip, drip. Here is another acrylic-poured painting for you to try out! It almost resembles the shoreline of the beach once it is painted. But that's for you to decide; let your creativity dictate the outcome!

Stroll through a field full of gorgeous blooms of hydrangeas! Jasmine from Feeling Nifty teaches you to paint one in a jar out of Q tips. This makes for the perfect recycling activity!

Use a brush and paint a garden of bursting cheerfulness with these lively Poppy Flower Paintings! They are in such a nice bright red and will attract onlookers. These flowers with vivid colors will fill your heart with happiness!

Soar sky-high as you become one with the clouds. Float gracefully in the sky as you are unbothered and unfazed by everything. How cool would that be?

Imagine this: A sunny beach, sunglasses blocking out the sun in your eyes, and a cool, refreshing drink in your hand. What a perfect scene. Why not paint this picture into a reality by trying this painting idea out?

These stenciled artworks are gorgeous. They mimic a birch tree forest, which adds a rustic, natural feeling to your home while making it cozy. Use this idea to bring nature into your home!

Ever heard of this technique called String Pull? It is where you paint with a string while pulling it! How cool is that? Try this string art technique to create exciting and unique paintings no one has seen before.