Creating Abstract Art : Ideas And Inspirations ... Review

Since you aren't painting a recognizable subject, these "building blocks" do the heavy lifting:

Take a simple object, like a chair, and break it down into only the circles and triangles that make up its shape [2]. 2. Focus on the Fundamentals

The hardest part of abstract art is deciding when it’s finished. If you feel like one more stroke might ruin it, step away for 24 hours. Look at it in a mirror or upside down to see if the balance feels right [2]. Creating abstract art : ideas and inspirations ...

Scratch through a wet layer of paint to reveal the colors underneath [3]. 4. The "Golden Rule": Know When to Stop

Zoom in on the veins of a leaf or zoom out to a satellite view of a river delta [2, 3]. Since you aren't painting a recognizable subject, these

Paint a layer, let it dry, then use painter's tape to cover sections before painting a second layer. Peeling the tape off reveals crisp lines against messy backgrounds [3].

Mix sand, modeling paste, or even coffee grounds into your paint to add physical depth [3]. If you feel like one more stroke might

Creating abstract art is about shifting your focus from what you see to how you feel or how elements interact. 1. Find Your "Hook" (Idea Starters)