People say that things happen for a reason. But no one ever told you how this seemingly cosmic principle can turn your spilled wine into the next Picasso. You’ve seen people claim legends about wall stains, and it makes you wonder if it’s just someone who toppled a gallon of milk or opened a can of soda the wrong way.

At least, if you trip over your pail of paint, you can always say “I’m making serendipitous art.” Here are more than 45 spills that turned out to be accidental art.