There is a common misconception that abstract paintings are comprised of random brushstrokes thrown together on a canvas, but successful abstract art is actually quite structured. In this post, I’ll share how to plan your abstract compositions so that you can loosen up and paint intuitively knowing
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In this video I explain 3 basic principles that are easy to remember and that will make a positive impact on each and every one of your paintings.
In this video, I demonstrate 2 methods of using Collage in the early stages of an abstract painting. And then how to develop an integrated composition full of surface interest, gorgeous shapes, and a variety of lines. This is all done in my sketchbook and gives you ideas for a quick and effective pa
So many stories of life to tell and years of emotions and intuition to pull from and use as inspiration to fuel your creativity. Working from intuition through many layers, you will learn how to create abstracts that are unique to you. Those are the pieces of you to pass on into the future, changing lives along the way.
If you want to make stronger paintings, look at your composition. Here are three more interesting compositions to play with.
Abstract painting ideas will ensure you that the art is imperfectly perfect and it does not need to be perfect to be beautiful.
“My art is always an attempt to go beyond the borders of reality and give free rein to my imagination engulfing my heart. It’s a wild life and an irrepressible voice of color. The sun lives here, flaming and burning, directing every movement of my brush".
In this noisy world we live in today, it is essential to our well-being to calm, quiet, and still the mind. As an interior designer, Joshua Smith’s philosophy is that our homes should be designed as sanctuaries, and creating a dedicated space for meditation is an important part of his work. Saatchi Art invited Joshua to curate a selection of works perfectly suited for a meditative environment.
Artist: Lance Balderson, American Title: Spiral Abstract Year: circa 1985 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
Corona Krause Composition, 1924
I have had so many questions lately asking how to develop an abstract composition as a beginner, I decided to make this video describing one method I have used (and still use). Several years ago I researched classical design compositions, some of which are more than a century old (some two!). I dec
