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Abstract Canvas Wall Art

Original abstract canvas wall art, hand-painted in acrylic and made to order in your size. Abstract painting leaves the subject out and works with colour, shape and the mark itself: sweeping palette-knife strokes, poured and marbled flows, flung drips, crisp colour blocks, cubist faces and flakes of gold leaf. It is the most adaptable style for living rooms, offices, lobbies, restaurants and hotel rooms, because it sets a mood without telling a story. Below the works, a guide explains how to choose the right abstract for the room and the people in it.

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a large vertical abstract painting of blocky black maze-like shapes, each edged with a beige outline channel, packed over a cream ground in an interlocking all-over grid, in flat hand-painted acrylic

Black maze shapes outlined in beige on cream canvas painting

AA#1233 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of thousands of small dots in yellow, orange, blue, purple and green packed over the canvas, with a pale yellow-green glow rising through the middle, in raised acrylic dots

Yellow, blue and orange raised dot abstract painting

AA#092 20×24" – 60×80"

an oversized horizontal abstract painting of hundreds of short palette-knife dabs in pink, yellow, white, teal and orange, packed into a dense field that pales toward the top, in thick raised paint

Pink, yellow and teal dab field abstract canvas wall art

AA#081 36×18" – 100×50"

a tall vertical landscape painting of stylized mountains in fine gold contour lines with teal and navy peaks, white clouds, a red sun and a flock of small black birds, over a cream ground with gold drips below

Gold line mountains, red sun and flying birds canvas art

AA#1190 20×24" – 60×80"

a tall vertical abstract painting of a golden ribbon curving up the center with a swarm of glittering gold butterflies rising along it, over a marbled teal, blue and white ground, in smooth acrylic

Gold butterflies on a teal and white marbled acrylic painting

AA#1187 18×36" – 50×100"

a wide horizontal abstract painting of amber and gold ribbon-like strands curling through the center of a white ground, dissolving into turquoise on the right and warm orange on the left, in sculpted knife relief

Amber and turquoise flowing ribbons textured wall art

AA#044 36×18" – 100×50"

a large vertical abstract painting of overlapping faceted gray, white and taupe planes with fine drawn creases, a slim black bar at the top and a solid black wedge in the lower right corner, in smooth matte acrylic

Overlapping gray and white geometric planes wall art

AA#087 20×24" – 60×80"

a tall vertical abstract painting of a curling wave swirl that spirals in from the top right, built in teal, white and mustard gold with a dark blue edge, in heavy palette-knife impasto

Curling teal white and gold wave swirl impasto acrylic painting

AA#1138 18×36" – 50×100"

a large square abstract painting of horizontal bands of scarlet, crimson and scraped white with a dark brown seam through the middle, where red paint runs down in long drips into a pale mint green base

Crimson and mint green drip color field painting

AA#1131 24×24" – 72×72"

a large square abstract painting of cut paper style shapes in cream, beige, white and gray blue, split by broad black bands, with one bright orange wedge near the center, in smooth flat acrylic

Cream black and gray blue cut shape modern painting

AA#1126 24×24" – 72×72"

a large square abstract painting of vertical streaks and blocks in olive green, mustard yellow, orange and cream with red and blue accents, suggesting foliage and rooftops, in thick impasto

Mustard olive and rust square textured abstract wall art

AA#1125 24×24" – 72×72"

a large vertical abstract painting of a loose blossom-like cluster of white, gold leaf, soft pink and mint knife strokes massed down the center of a pale gray ground, in thick palette-knife impasto

White gold and mint impasto blossom painting

AA#1116 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical cubist abstract painting of interlocking periwinkle, navy, terracotta brown and cream shapes stacked over the full canvas, with soft edges and a matte hand-painted surface

Periwinkle navy and terracotta cubist canvas wall art

AA#1232 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of broad terracotta and white shapes with a slate gray block on the left, a short black bar at the top and one thin black line hanging down the center, in matte acrylic

Terracotta, gray and white cut-shape abstract canvas painting

AA#1111 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of a jagged white edge running down the right side into bands of mid blue, charcoal and black, like surf meeting dark sand, in smooth brushed acrylic

Blue, black and white abstract shoreline canvas painting

AA#1109 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical impressionist landscape painting of a pale lake between black forested shores and low blue mountains, under a white sky filled with radiating green, blue, beige and rust knife strokes, in thick impasto

Mountain lake under a stroked sky textured canvas art

AA#1105 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract relief artwork of white combed concentric arcs at the upper left and straight-lined panels below and to the right, with faint gray-blue tints, on a black ground in raised combed texture

White combed arcs and line panels on black textured canvas

AA#085 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of fluid white and pale gray forms edged with thin black lines, a burnt terracotta block at the lower left, deep navy and soft sky blue at the right, in smooth acrylic

Terracotta and navy fluid form abstract acrylic painting

AA#1096 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of translucent color blocks stacked over the canvas in cobalt blue, magenta, hot pink, yellow and orange against pale gray, in thin washed acrylic with soft edges

Cobalt, magenta and yellow color block canvas wall art

AA#1095 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical minimalist abstract painting of stacked lime green, pale blue, navy and off-white blocks with thin scratched pencil lines running between them, in flat hand-painted acrylic

Lime green pale blue and navy block acrylic painting

AA#1094 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of soft blue and gray blocks under a pale sky, with crusty white plaster patches at the right and green and rust accents, built in dry brushed acrylic and thick plaster relief

Soft blue-gray abstract acrylic painting with plaster texture

AA#1092 20×24" – 60×80"

a large panoramic painting of a stylized tree of life with spiraling gold, amber and red branches and a mosaic tile trunk, on a cream ground of feathered white leaves dotted with pink blossoms, in flat detailed paint

Gold and cream spiral tree of life canvas painting

AA#1089 36×18" – 100×50"

a wide horizontal abstract painting of swirling marbled currents in turquoise, teal, navy and white, laced with glittering gold veins curling through the center, in glossy poured acrylic

Turquoise, navy and gold glitter marble canvas painting

AA#012 36×18" – 100×50"

a large square abstract painting of flat organic shapes, a dark teal cap and rust ribbon at left, a blue rectangle below, an orange block above a deep green slab at right, on blush and cream grounds in matte acrylic

Rust, dark green and navy abstract shapes acrylic painting

AA#1079 24×24" – 72×72"

a large vertical abstract painting with a diagonal burst of ochre, olive and gold texture through a soft cream and beige field, a dark crimson patch at the lower right and orange at the bottom edge, in thick acrylic

Cream beige and deep red abstract textured acrylic painting

AA#1068 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of hazy terracotta, rust and dusty pink clouds with a dark speckled band running above a glowing cream center, in soft-edged acrylic

Terracotta, rust and cream misty abstract canvas wall art

AA#1067 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical mixed-media relief painting with a black wavy grid at the top left, a thick white plaster block down the center, a burnt rust column on the right and a mottled pale gray field below, in sculpted texture

Black wavy grid and rust stripe plaster relief painting

AA#086 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of ribbed geometric panels in beige, black, gray and navy that fold inward to a receding tunnel, built in sculpted relief with combed ridges catching the light

Beige navy and gray ribbed geometric canvas wall art

AA#1053 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of a warm amber orange field cut by sweeping blue, black and white knife strokes that gather at the lower center and upper right, in thick impasto acrylic

Amber orange and steel blue knife stroke abstract wall art

AA#1050 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of stacked knife-laid color blocks in cream, butter yellow, gray lilac, mint and burnt orange, with short black bars breaking the rows, in thick ridged impasto

Lilac, orange and olive stacked color block acrylic painting

AA#1047 20×24" – 60×80"

a large panoramic textured painting made of hundreds of small raised paint squares, grading from white, blue and pastel chips along the top down to deep red and crimson at the base, in sculpted relief impasto

Raised square mosaic relief acrylic painting in red and white

AA#1045 36×18" – 100×50"

a tall vertical abstract painting with a band of thick orange paint at the top, ridged white and gray knife fields below and a dark charcoal column down the center, built in heavy palette-knife impasto

Orange, white and slate gray textured abstract painting

AA#1044 18×36" – 50×100"

a tall vertical abstract painting of smooth interlocking ribbons in deep teal, cream and pale gray folding over one another down the canvas, edged with fine gold lines, in flat brushed acrylic

Teal and cream flowing ribbon abstract canvas wall art

AA#082 18×36" – 50×100"

a large square abstract painting with a scarlet and orange field over the top half, a horizontal band of small blue, green, violet and black knife marks in the middle, and cream and peach below, in thick impasto

Warm red and peach color field textured wall art

AA#1032 24×24" – 72×72"

a large square abstract painting of a waterfront skyline in blue, teal, gray and white blocks above a dark horizon, mirrored below in yellow, tan and white reflections with small orange marks, in thick knife-laid acrylic

Blue teal and yellow abstract waterfront canvas wall art

AA#1030 24×24" – 72×72"

a large vertical abstract painting of misty gray and white horizontal bands stacked up the canvas, broken by dark indigo strips and small yellow gold flecks near the center, in deep textured impasto

Misty gray and indigo horizon bands textured canvas

AA#1022 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical minimalist abstract painting of two weathered pale olive green columns, one wide at the left edge and one narrow near center, on a near-black field with a faint sheen, hand-painted in flat layers

Two weathered olive green columns on near-black canvas

AA#1018 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of thickly troweled cream, white and tan blocks crossed by broad black knife strokes near the center, the paint standing in visible ridges, in heavy palette-knife impasto

Cream tan and black palette knife abstract canvas art

AA#1014 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of a stylized human profile in flat forest green, set on a chalky cream ground with black vertical bars at either side, the features reduced to a few clean edges, in matte acrylic

Stylized forest green face on cream canvas wall decor

AA#1013 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting worked all over in ultramarine, cobalt and sky blue palette-knife strokes, with flashes of white and a few black marks near the lower left, in thick ridged paint

Ultramarine and sky blue textured abstract wall art

AA#1012 20×24" – 60×80"

a large panoramic abstract painting of fluid gray, white and pale taupe marble ink swirls with fine gold veining running through the center, on a bright white ground, in smooth flowing acrylic

Wide gray and gold marble vein abstract canvas painting

AA#983 36×18" – 100×50"

a large vertical abstract painting of flowing orange, coral and peach fields meeting a band of sky blue and cobalt down the left side, with thin red flame lines, in blended brushed acrylic

Coral peach and cobalt blue color field canvas painting

AA#957 20×24" – 60×80"

a large square abstract painting of thick layered waves in deep teal, navy, gold tan and cream rolling diagonally through the canvas, each ridge raised in sculpted palette-knife acrylic

Navy, gold and cream layered wave textured acrylic painting

AA#952 24×24" – 72×72"

a large vertical abstract painting of stacked yellow, ochre, white and charcoal gray color blocks with scraped edges and a tan patch at the top, in thick scraped acrylic

Ochre yellow and charcoal color block wall art

AA#932 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical textured painting of cobalt and electric blue wave crests rolling down a near-black ground, scattered with white foam speckles, built in heavy sculpted relief

Cobalt wave crests on black with white spray acrylic painting

AA#922 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract painting of an agate marble surface, with dark teal green and brown pools beside beige and cream drifts, split by branching gold veins, in glossy poured paint and gold leaf

Dark green and gold veined agate marble wall decor

AA#921 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical abstract palette-knife painting of a woman's face broken into thick beige, gray, white and black slabs, with coral and blue accents at the edges, in heavy impasto acrylic

Impasto beige and charcoal abstract portrait wall art

AA#911 20×24" – 60×80"

a large vertical cubist painting of three overlapping profile faces, one white, one pale blue and one orange, set against navy and black blocks, in broad flat brushstrokes of thick acrylic

Blue and orange cubist faces abstract canvas wall art

AA#910 20×24" – 60×80"

Abstract art guide · Updated

How to choose abstract canvas wall art

Key takeaways

  • Choose the mark, not just the colour: knife strokes, pours, drips, colour blocks and cubist lines each give a room a different energy.
  • Contrast sets the volume: black against white or complementary colours shout; tones of one colour family murmur. Decide how loud the wall should be.
  • Abstract suits shared spaces: with no subject to like or dislike, an abstract canvas works for every guest, tenant or colleague who passes it.
  • Scale it up: abstract art loses its force when it is small, so size it to the furniture or the wall and consider a pair of tall canvases.

What is abstract canvas wall art?

Abstract canvas wall art is painting that does not depict a recognisable scene; it is built from colour, shape, line and texture, and you respond to how it feels rather than what it shows.

Some abstracts start from something real (a wave, a skyline, a face) and simplify it until only rhythm and colour are left. Others are pure invention: a field of overlapping translucent blocks, a web of dripped lines, a slab of navy cut by a seam of gold. Either way, the painting asks the eye to move around it rather than settle on a single object.

On this site, abstract sits beside two neighbouring styles. Textured and plaster art is about raised relief you could run a hand over, and minimalist art is about restraint and empty space. Abstract is the broadest and most energetic of the three: the paint is allowed to move, layer and collide. Many pieces here combine palette-knife work, poured passages and gold leaf on one canvas.

How do you choose abstract wall art for a room?

Decide how much energy the wall should give off, then choose an abstract whose contrast, mark size and number of colours match that energy.

What to look atCalmer abstractLivelier abstract
ContrastTones of one family: greys and taupes, blues and whitesBlack against white, or complementary pairs such as orange and teal
Size of marksBroad washes and soft gradientsSmall busy dabs, drips and splatter
Number of coloursTwo or threeFive or more
Direction of movementHorizontal bands that settle the eyeDiagonals and spirals that pull it across the canvas
Rooms it suitsBedrooms, spas, meeting rooms, guest roomsLiving rooms, restaurants, bars, lobbies, creative offices

Then check the room's existing colours. An abstract that repeats one hue from a rug, a sofa or a run of joinery will look chosen for the space; one that introduces a single new accent will refresh it. You can narrow the grid by feel, with calming, bold or moody abstracts.

What kinds of abstract art are there?

Abstract wall art here comes in four broad kinds: gestural and poured work, geometric and colour-block compositions, abstracted landscapes and seascapes, and cubist faces and figures.

Gestural, poured and gold-leaf abstracts

The paint itself is the subject. Wide palette-knife strokes stacked like shale, fluid pours that marble into agate and gold veins, dense flung drips, and quiet grey washes scattered with gold leaf. Big and loose, they hold a large wall in a living room, a bar or a reception.

a large square abstract painting of horizontal bands of scarlet, crimson and scraped white with a dark brown seam through the middle, where red paint runs down in long drips into a pale mint green base a large vertical abstract painting of broad terracotta and white shapes with a slate gray block on the left, a short black bar at the top and one thin black line hanging down the center, in matte acrylic a large vertical abstract painting of a warm amber orange field cut by sweeping blue, black and white knife strokes that gather at the lower center and upper right, in thick impasto acrylic a tall vertical abstract painting with a band of thick orange paint at the top, ridged white and gray knife fields below and a dark charcoal column down the center, built in heavy palette-knife impasto
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Geometric and colour-block abstracts

Translucent stacked rectangles, interlocking black and white shapes, concentric agate rings and bending op-art grids. Ordered and architectural, they suit offices, meeting rooms, mid-century living rooms and modern apartments.

a large vertical abstract painting of overlapping faceted gray, white and taupe planes with fine drawn creases, a slim black bar at the top and a solid black wedge in the lower right corner, in smooth matte acrylic a large vertical cubist abstract painting of interlocking periwinkle, navy, terracotta brown and cream shapes stacked over the full canvas, with soft edges and a matte hand-painted surface a large vertical minimalist abstract painting of stacked lime green, pale blue, navy and off-white blocks with thin scratched pencil lines running between them, in flat hand-painted acrylic a large square abstract painting of flat organic shapes, a dark teal cap and rust ribbon at left, a blue rectangle below, an orange block above a deep green slab at right, on blush and cream grounds in matte acrylic
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Abstract landscapes and seascapes

A horizon reduced to two glowing fields, a waterfall turned into falling streaks of white, a wave curling into a spiral, a skyline as one torn band of colour. They keep a sense of place, which makes them easy in hotel rooms and spa corridors.

a tall vertical abstract painting of a curling wave swirl that spirals in from the top right, built in teal, white and mustard gold with a dark blue edge, in heavy palette-knife impasto a large vertical abstract painting of a jagged white edge running down the right side into bands of mid blue, charcoal and black, like surf meeting dark sand, in smooth brushed acrylic a large vertical impressionist landscape painting of a pale lake between black forested shores and low blue mountains, under a white sky filled with radiating green, blue, beige and rust knife strokes, in thick impasto a large square abstract painting of a waterfront skyline in blue, teal, gray and white blocks above a dark horizon, mirrored below in yellow, tan and white reflections with small orange marks, in thick knife-laid acrylic
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Cubist faces and figures

Profiles split into overlapping planes of terracotta, black and ochre, and mask-like faces built from flat blocks of colour. Characterful and warm, they bring conversation to restaurants, bars, galleries and entrance halls.

a large vertical cubist painting of three overlapping profile faces, one white, one pale blue and one orange, set against navy and black blocks, in broad flat brushstrokes of thick acrylic a large square abstract painting of white and gray dancing figures moving between long black curved lines, over a ground of orange, yellow and red with two red ovals at the top, in brushed acrylic a wide horizontal cubist painting of six faceted standing nude figures overlapping in a row, rendered in gold leaf, cream, brown, gray and black with thin drawn contour lines, in flat gilded acrylic a large vertical stylized collage painting of two profile faces, one black and one cream, among olive branches, a blue jug, bowls and cups in teal, sage green, dark green and cream, in flat matte acrylic
See all cubist and figurative abstract art →

Which interior styles suit abstract art?

Almost every interior style has an abstract that suits it; the trick is matching the kind of mark and palette to the furniture and materials.

Interior styleAbstract that fits
Mid-century modernColour blocks, circles and arches in mustard, teal, rust and cream
Contemporary and quiet luxuryLarge soft washes in greige, taupe and ivory with a thread of gold leaf
Industrial loftBlack and white knife work, drips and charcoal grounds against brick and steel
Art Deco and glamBlack, navy or emerald with gold leaf veins and fans
Boho and MediterraneanTerracotta and ochre cubist faces, sun discs and earthy brushwork
Classic or traditionalSoft abstract landscapes in muted tones, framed in gold, as a modern counterpoint

Abstract art also bridges rooms that mix periods. A traditional sofa and a modern coffee table can look unrelated until a canvas on the wall picks up a colour from each.

How big should abstract canvas art be, and should it be vertical or horizontal?

Go larger than feels safe: an abstract canvas should span about two-thirds of the sofa, bed or console below it, and a tall vertical format adds height to a room.

Abstract work depends on scale. A small abstract reads as a colour swatch, while a large one surrounds the eye. Over a 220 cm (87 in) sofa, aim for a canvas, or a pair, about 140–160 cm (55–63 in) across. Hang it so the lower edge sits roughly 20–25 cm (8–10 in) above the back of the sofa.

Most abstracts here are painted in a vertical format, which lifts the eye in rooms with ordinary ceiling heights. Two tall canvases side by side, 5–8 cm (2–3 in) apart, make a wide composition over a sofa or a bed and are easier to handle than one huge canvas. Horizontal and panoramic abstracts fill a dining wall or a long reception desk backdrop, and square pieces hang well in a grid. Because each piece is painted for the order, you can ask for any size, including oversized; see oversized and custom-size art.

Why do hotels, offices and lobbies choose abstract art?

Abstract art works in shared spaces because nobody has to agree with its subject: it sets a tone, carries the brand colours and suits everyone who walks past.

A landscape might remind one guest of home and leave the next one cold; an abstract in the right palette simply makes the space feel considered. That is why abstract canvases are the default for lobbies and receptions, workspaces, restaurants and bars and corridors. Gold leaf catches downlights in a lobby; a calm wash steadies a boardroom; a bolder knife-painted piece gives a restaurant its talking point.

For a project, one abstract composition can be varied across floors or rooms, so the pieces are related without being identical. You approve each one from photos as it is painted. Read more on lobby statement art and art for corporate offices.

How do you approve a made-to-order abstract painting?

You approve the palette and the placement of the main masses first, then the build-up of layers, then the finished surface, each from progress photos or video, and the painter continues only once you agree.

An abstract is painted by hand for every order, so the marks will never be a copy of the catalogue photograph: a knife stroke falls a little differently, a pour finds its own path. What stays the same is what matters to the room: the colours, the balance between dark and light, where the gold sits and how busy the surface is. Those are the things to check at each stage.

If the room has a scheme, send the paint code, fabric or stone sample and the palette is adjusted before the first layer goes on. A final photograph is approved before dispatch. Canvases travel rolled, stretched on a frame ready to hang, or framed in gold, silver, black, white or wood; a thin black or gold frame suits most abstracts. Start with a quote request.

Abstract canvas wall art FAQs

What is the difference between abstract art and modern art?

Modern art is a period, roughly the 1860s to the 1970s, and includes both figurative and abstract work. Abstract art is an approach: painting that leaves out recognisable subjects. A contemporary abstract canvas is abstract in approach and painted today, so it is often called modern abstract art in shops and catalogues.

Is abstract wall art still in style?

Yes. Abstract wall art has stayed in demand for decades because it adapts to whatever interiors are doing. Current choices lean toward warm earth tones, soft greige washes, gold leaf accents and tall vertical canvases, while black and white abstracts remain a constant in modern and industrial rooms.

Can abstract art work in a traditional home?

Yes. An abstract canvas in muted tones, hung in a gold or wood frame, looks deliberate in a traditional room and keeps it from feeling like a period set. Pick colours already present in the upholstery or rugs, and avoid neon brights that fight with antique wood.

How do you hang two abstract paintings together?

Hang a pair of abstract canvases at the same height with a gap of about 5–8 cm (2–3 in), and treat them as one piece when centring over furniture. The combined width should still be about two-thirds of the sofa or bed. Paintings with a shared palette but different compositions look best.

What is gold leaf in an abstract painting?

Gold leaf is metallic leaf, thinner than paper, pressed onto the painted canvas in flakes, veins or bands. In an abstract painting it catches light and changes as you move past it, which is why gold leaf abstracts glow under downlights in lobbies, dining rooms and bars.

Can an abstract painting be matched to my sofa, rug or brand colours?

Yes. Any abstract in the catalogue can be repainted in another palette. Send the paint codes, a fabric photo or brand colour references; the colours are matched before painting starts and confirmed on progress photos at each stage, so the abstract fits the room rather than the room fitting the abstract.

Are these abstract paintings hand-painted or printed?

Hand-painted. Each abstract canvas is painted in acrylic for the order, with oil paint available on request, and the knife strokes, pours and gold leaf are applied by hand. That is also why no two are identical and why you can change the size or colours freely.

How long does an abstract canvas take to arrive?

Around 10 days to paint and 5–7 days in transit by DHL, FedEx or UPS. iHomeArt arranges shipping worldwide on the best route to you, and the abstract canvas arrives rolled, stretched ready to hang, or framed.

Do you supply abstract art in volume for hotels and offices?

Yes. iHomeArt is a trade supplier of abstract art: the minimum order is one piece, volume pricing starts at 10 pieces, and every enquiry is quoted within one business day. A collection can be varied from one composition so every room has its own abstract in a shared palette.

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