Happy Monday, readers! Hopefully your Monday is going well, even if it is the start of the work week. Mondays for me are always busy – it’s a day to run errands, update the blog, edit photos from photography gigs I have over the weekend and it ends in a small group Bible study with some of our closest friends. I’m getting tired just thinking of everything else I need to fit in today! Anybody with me?
But no matter how busy I am, I always make my blog a priority both because I love sharing and interacting with you and also because it’s my dream to make this my full time gig one day! While browsing Anthropologie one day, I found an AMAZING piece of artwork by Caitlin McClain of Little Low Studio that I absolutely fell in love with. I absolutely believe in supporting small business owners and artists, but I’m a little short on cash, so I decided to make an homage to Caitlin’s original artwork to enjoy in my own home until I can save up the money for one of her fantastic works. Here’s my inspiration from Anthro and here is Caitlin’s beautiful website!
Little Low Studio-Inspired Sharpie Art
I used some Sharpies in my desired colors and a blank canvas
. I know the original is a rectangular piece of high-quality paper, which is far superior, but I had a square canvas lying around, so I just decided to use that. I picked some colors that would work with my decor that are a little different from the original. I love sketching and doodling and Caitlin came up with a gorgeous design that works with so many different style types.
I continued adding in pieces until I got the look of Caitlin’s piece. The picture above is all that the original print includes, but since I am using a square canvas I decided to add some more doodles and sketches of my own to add more visual interest and fill up some blank space.
And here’s the finished product!
It’s definitely not as good as the original, but it will do until I can scrape together the money to afford the real thing! Until I find a more permanent spot for it, it’s dressing up my guest bathroom. Every room, even the water closet, needs a little art and love 🙂
This is just a piece I did because I like making art, was tight on cash, and was extremely inspired by this piece from Little Low Studio. If you love the look, please consider going to Caitlin’s Etsy shop or website and buying this piece (or one of her many other AMAZING prints, cards, or canvases) to have for your very own. Also consider following Little Low Studio on Instagram and Facebook for some swoon-worthy feeds! Supporting small businesses and artist’s livelihoods is extremely important, and as a small business owner myself, I hope to one day be able to make enough money from this blog to be able purchase great original works from unique and beautiful artists.
I love it! So easy and fun!
Thanks for the love! 🙂
Love it!! You’re so good at drawing!!! Those colors are really fun too 🙂
Thanks, Nicole! I’m just happy that my art degree has turned out to be good for something 😉 haha
Awesome job Erica!! I give you major credit for doing that all free hand! Mind would look like a big blob! haha
Haha, thank you, Bre! It’s my art degree coming in handy 😉
LOVE THIS! Must build up my canvas stash again!
Thanks so much, Jenn! I love having extra canvases lying around to do fun quick projects like this!
So cute and quirky! Love it! 🙂
Thanks so much, Christina! Definitely quirky and fun 🙂
Love it!
Thanks, Bethany! 🙂
OK, this is totally adorable and there is no way I could ever replicate the Anthro version! Your talents are endless. Great job, Erica!
Aw, thanks so much, Bre! I’m flattered 🙂 I had a lot of fun making it!
This is really gorgeous. Thank goodness for sharpies! They make life better 🙂
Thanks so much, Elise! And I TOTALLY agree – sharpies are the best – I use them for everything! 🙂
So cute, I love a good knock-off project! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial. Pinning now!
Thanks so much, Lyndsay! I love a good knock-off too 🙂 Definitely beats paying money for something you can make yourself!
I can’t believe I haven’t commented on this yet! I love it! I don’t know how you can freehand like that but you are good!
Haha, thanks so much, Sarah! I guess it’s just years of doodling finally paying off 😉
Haha, that is so fun and cute! Great job! 🙂
Thank you, Lila! 🙂
I am adding tons of Sharpies to my children’s back to school list! {Then I’ll hide them in my craft room.} Love this simple art project!
~ Ashley
Thanks so much, Ashley! I definitely hoard sharpies and am working on getting them in all the colors I can for more fun projects 🙂
This is adorable and I can’t believe it’s just made from sharpies! <3 me some sharpies, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
Thanks, Katie! I loooooooveee sharpies – they are just so versatile! And I love the Makers – thanks for a great party! 🙂
This came out awesome! I wish it would look like that if I tried it. Thanks for sharing. Hello from Turn It Up Tuesday.
Thanks Melissa! I bet you could do it with a little time and patience 🙂 Turn it Up Tuesday is a great party!
Oooh both of those are hard. Usually I just give up and let the littles “help” with some abstract art.
I love children’s abstract art! Sometimes I feel like they have less fear and end up making something awesome because they aren’t worried about being perfect! 🙂