Whether it's ink, coffee, water or oil, spilling something is always annoying, especially if it stains. But as you can see from this quirky list of accidental art compiled by Bored Panda, sometimes knocking something over can lead to pleasant and unexpected surprises. From spills that look like reindeer to stains that look like pandas, the pictures below might look deliberate but all of them were completely unintentional, proving that art really is in the eye of the beholder. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

This Stain On My Table Looks Like A Dog Passionately Taking In A Sweet Smell

Sleeveupmyace Report

#2

The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

The Spilled Ink On My Finger Looks Like A Forest Fire Have Taken Place

BrucePee Report

Pi...
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frame the picture and sell it for millions! They'll never know the difference!

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#3

My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

My Girlfriend Spilled Her Tea And... This Happened

reddit.com Report

Too bored to do this!
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare you spill me??? What do you say about this! Haha!

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#4

My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

My Coworker Spilled Wine In The Office So I Turned It Into A Spazzy Cat, He Loved It

VoodooMamaJuuJuu Report

#5

Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

Deer Formed From An Accidental Drop Of Black Paint

tommysutro Report

Lara B.
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a deer with leafless branches as antlers. Wow, what a nice accident :)

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#6

Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

Work In A Paint Store, The Tint Came Out Looking Like A Volcano Erupting

Cazie Report

#7

Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

Found A Stain On A Restroom Wall That Looked Like A Panda

BigBronon Report

Vlad Horobet
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can say it looks like a... bored panda! *puts sun glasses*

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#8

The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

The Residue Of Black Paint Mixed With My White Paint And Made A Little Forest.

Stedey Report

#9

Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

Dispensed Some Dark Green Paint Into A Gallon And Made A Perfect Tear Drop

KnocksQuietly Report

#10

Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

Spilled A Bit Of Coffee. Came Back Later To See It Looking At Me

worlds-worst-lurker Report

#11

My Drink Was More Shocked I Spilled It Than I Was

My Drink Was More Shocked I Spilled It Than I Was

slipspace11 Report

#12

Yin Yang In A Water Drop

Yin Yang In A Water Drop

BenjiMalone Report

#13

This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

This Water Stain Looks Like A Bear

lecoolcat Report

#14

Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

Don't Mind His Fashion, This Oil Spill Makes It Look Like This Guys Floating

Favre4Evre Report

Daria B
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no! You just found out his secret! He's really a super hero with super powers and that fashion is part of the costume.

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#15

This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

This Water Leak Perfectly Formed A Rectangle

ruinedmahday Report

#16

This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

This Protein Shake Stain Looks Like An Alien

Czar_of_Nothing Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That shake was a portal into our world - you just let one in.

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#17

A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

A Spill Dried Up On My Coffee Table Into A Dinosaur

amstarcasanova Report

Nini
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOLY CRAP I'm gonna start spilling stuff everywhere!!!

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#18

My Spilled Water Looks Like A Squirrel Eating A Nut

My Spilled Water Looks Like A Squirrel Eating A Nut

SilkKringle Report

#20

Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

Ink Spilled Onto My Workbench, Tiny Swan Was Born

shelllbee Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the world of the arts, we call this a "happy accident".

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#21

Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

Shark Shaped Coffee Stain

Soup501 Report

#22

Don't Cry Over Spilled Mi-BOO!

Don't Cry Over Spilled Mi-BOO!

HaHaILaugh Report

#23

The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

The Stain On This Woman's Jacket Looks Like A Fisherman Who's Reeling In A Fish

reddit.com Report

Isabel Tamayo
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me feel like it's a faded print.. But yeah, a stain. Amazing

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#24

This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

This Spill That Looks Just Like A Brain

dave_n_ Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be a cool design on a bike helmet - imagine streaked gradient shades of midnight blue, magenta, and dark teal.

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#25

This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

This Paint Mark On The Sidewalk Looks Like A Human Brain

theDroidfanatic Report

#26

I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

I Thought The Ink This Tray, Left After A 6th Grade Lesson On Writing Chinese Characters, Looked Like Darth Vader

erikstotle Report

#27

My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

My Coffee Stain Looks Like Planet Earth

Ov3r9O0O Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the moon is made of cheese, why can't all the world be fresh brewed coffee?

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#28

This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

This Water Splash On This Driveway Looks Like The Statue Of Liberty Pointing At Her Head

Ociram Report

#29

I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

I've Spilled Milk And It Looks Like A Bunny

Merl-i Report

Theemuts
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turn your screen right and it turns into a bird.

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#30

I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

I Spilled Sriracha On My Leg Today And It Landed In The Shape Of A Pepper

bcobb666 Report

Wyndmere
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long has it been there? Its really soaking in to those pjs.

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#31

This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

This Black Bean Sauce Spill Looks Like A Gunshot Victim

Arietty Report

#32

A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

A Paint Spill At My Job Resulted In Paint Jesus

TheWhoThatHortonHerd Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus, walking on the water, er ... walking on the paint. Peace, be still.

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#33

Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

Tire Track Through A Dried Puddle Looks Like A Hamburger

BaltoAaron Report

#34

The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

The Water I Spilled Looks Like A Reindeer

imgur.com Report

Meg Kangourou
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do the same with a bit of red wine if you want rudolh !

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#35

My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

My Friend's Coffee Spilled In The Shape Of A Guitar

amsweet1249 Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must be the back; there are no strings.

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#36

Puddle That Looks Kinda Like A Horse

Puddle That Looks Kinda Like A Horse

frankiee12 Report

#38

The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

The Paint On This Crosswalk Looks Like A Dinosaur

Aguas_Frescas Report

#39

This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

This Stain On My Friend's Table Looks Like A Cute Lil Fox

allegro_agitato Report

#40

Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

Spilled Coffee In The Shape Of A Perfect Heart

pachonga9 Report

#41

I Spilled Some Sugar And It Looked Like A Galaxy

I Spilled Some Sugar And It Looked Like A Galaxy

UnchainMyFarts Report

#42

A Splodge Of Paint Flew Of My Roller

A Splodge Of Paint Flew Of My Roller

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#43

The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

The Way The Juice Spilled And Formed A Pinapple With A Shoeprint

chakrazz Report

#44

Oil Spill Looks Like A Bull

Oil Spill Looks Like A Bull

moejoereddit Report

#45

Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

Coffee Stain On My Floor Look Like Pac-Man Eating A Pellet

alimanz Report

#46

Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

Coffee Machine, Also Pit For Tortured Souls

3rdweal Report

Virgil Blue
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very heavy metal. I'll take my coffee black as my soul please.

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#47

This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

This Tea Stain On My Desk Looks Like A Man And His Dog

tamz6 Report

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#48

My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

My Spill Kinda Looks Like A Cute Dachshund Puppy

KalliopesUnicorn Report

#49

I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

I Saw A Water Stain The Looked Like A Wold Howling At The Moon

Breadboy22 Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like the"wold" sneezed on the wall and is wondering what to do now.

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#50

The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

The Spill From My Soda Looks Like The Profile Of A Dog

laxdude007 Report

#51

Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

Water Stain On My Receipt Formed A Rabbit Eating Something Out Of The Ground

joaquisoriano Report

#52

My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

My Friend's Son Spilled His Juice On The Floor And It Made A Perfect 'J'

Bakaveli Report

#53

This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

This Spilled Paint At Work Looks Like The Silhouette Of A Man

CtrlaltSleep Report

#54

This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

This Spilled Paint Stain Looks Like A Dog's Face

gus_thedog Report

#55

Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

Coworker Spilled Their Drink, And The Stain Looks Like A Woman Wearing Headphones

AnyLamename Report

#56

A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

A Paint Spill That Looks Like A Cat

MemesAndDreams Report

Wyndmere
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sidewalk art. Very cool. - Cats are everywhere.

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#57

My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

My Coffee Left A Stain That Looks Like A Skull

viendla Report

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#58

This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses

This Oil Stain Looks Like Sunglasses