Repurposed House Paint Fine Art

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Colorful abstract paintings created using leftover house paint that would otherwise go to waste. Video demonstrating process at the end of this post.
"Meltdown," 24 x 48 inches
First I gather the house paint. My primary source for the paint is recycling centers where people have turned in paint for disposal.
"Abundance," 30 x 48 inches
I also sometimes use "mistint" paints found at home improvement stores, such as Home Depot and Lowes, and paint stores.
"Rooted," 18 x 18 inches
I choose my colors, and underpaint the canvas using one of the colors so that no white shows through.
"Indian Summer," 18 x 18 inches
I lay plastic on the floor, and mark off the size of my canvas with a Sharpie pen.
"Heartfeather," 36 x 12 inches
I pour the paint onto the plastic within the boundaries I've marked with the Sharpie -- most dominant color last.
"Tropical Dreams," 24 x 30 inches
I turn the canvas upside down and gently press it into the poured paint.
"Dawn of a New Day," 24 x 30 inches
I run my hands over the back of the canvas, feeling for air pockets and gently press them out.
"Making Waves," 36 x 12 inches
I quickly pull the canvas up out of the paint and flip it right side up. You can pull from one side, one corner, or pull it straight up, and each gives a different look.
"Sky's the Limit," 36 x 12 inches
I lay the canvas on a flat surface to dry. As bubbles arise in the paint, I pop them with a toothpick, allowing colors underneath to show through.
"Sun Kissed," 30 x 30 Inches
It takes several days to a week for the paintings to completely dry, and then they're ready to hang.
You can see the process demonstrated in this two-minute video.
Suggested materials:
  • Leftover house paint   (Recycling centers)
  • Stretched cotton canvas   (Dick Blick Art Supplies)
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