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First off, I dug out my old paint swatches from an art class I took a while back. I painted these swatches using gouache paint, a highly pigmented watercolor, but if you don't have paint, or don't have the energy to paint your own (it takes a while), you most certainly can use the paint swatches you get from hardware and home improvement stores if you like.
Next, I cut each of my paint squares into irregularly-shaped ovals, which remind me of smooth pebbles in a river.
I then played around with composition until I found something I liked. I had to cut down my paper size to match the amount of color swatches I had. You don't want too much negative space, unless that's what you're going for.
Once I found an arrangement I liked, I glued each piece down, starting from the bottom and working my way up, so that each piece layered on top of one another like scales. I like art that has dimension.
I thought it looked a bit empty just with the color swatches, so I drew in some lines.
And, that's it! Have fun with this, and if you do any sort of art project, add a link to your blog post about it in the comments! I'd love to see your creativity! Happy DIYing! (as a side note, check out my nail! I painted them all fancy)
This is my first diy tutorial, and I'm afraid I may have accidentally left an important step out. If you have any questions, please comment!
(arrow in top image from hello vanny)
