How to Paint Abstract Art?

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So, pick up a brush and a piece of paper or, if you prefer, a canvas, although it can be more costly. If you’re using paper, the type you’ll need depends on the medium you choose. I recommend starting with acrylic paint, which dries quickly, allowing you to paint over your work multiple times in a single session. Using oil paint can get messy, as it won’t dry during one session, and beginners may end up blending all their colors into a murky, abstract haze.

As for paint, get yourself the most affordable acrylic paint you can find. We’re assuming you’re just looking to have fun at this stage, and inexpensive paint allows you to experiment freely, with enjoyment and flexibility being the primary goals in abstract art.

Spontaneity is a key concept in abstract art, which means letting your brush take control and channeling emotions from the depths of your nervous system, much like a shaman in a trance Trance Music - Free Flowing Electronica - Have you ever found yourself dancing in a club, utterly absorbed in the melody, feeling as if the trance music is flowing through you and guiding your body's movements? This is an experience I've had numerous times during carefree nights at local techno clubs I've often wondered which type of techno generates this unforgettable sensation… . That’s one aspect of abstract art. The other aspect involves using your intellect to guide your instincts.

You’ll need an approach.

What would you like to paint? Whom would you like to emulate? Kandinsky, Mondrian, Modigliani, Picasso, Klee, or Chagall? Being a copy-cat is a great way to start with art, not just abstract art. Art historians credit the success of French art to students visiting the Louvre and copying the old masters. This is fine as long as you understand the difference between educational copying and forgery. For our purposes, “copying” is too strong a term, as we’re trying to stimulate your creativity with a plan and a bit of guidance.

You can start by being inspired Inspired by nature - Artist Robert Tucker talks about himself and his artist experience in this exclusive article. Inspired by nature The glorious portal of a new year is again upon me. My mind has wondered since the start of 2008 as to which direction my creative self will take. For me a torrent of feelings were released in… by Picasso and painting a face. It may seem challenging, but Picasso demonstrated how to balance realism and abstraction in portraiture. So grab your brush and paint something resembling a face. Avoid a direct frontal view, and opt for a profile or something in-between. You can also use a pencil to make a sketch or charcoal, but only use charcoal on a large surface, and apply it gently. Excessive charcoal on a small area can result in a mess from which your painting might not recover.

Once you have something that looks like a face, remember this: the drawing is sacred. We’re talking about the contours of your drawing, specifically. After finishing the drawing and starting to paint, never alter the contours of the key features, such as the head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and hairline, if drawn. Within these contours, you can let loose!

You can also approach it differently, depending on how abstract you want your art to be. If you’re drawn to abstract expressionism, you may want to start painting without a plan and create as much chaos as possible, immediately. With this method, it’s essential to know when to stop and reflect on your work. A beginner might have a tendency to paint layer upon layer, muddying the colors. Try not to paint in a random, uncontrolled manner. If you feel you can’t continue without painting over existing brush strokes, stop painting altogether. I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing when to stop painting and resume later, with a clear mind and new insights and ideas.

Imagine you’ve begun creating a piece of art that seems vibrant. One potential technique to further develop it is to take a small brush and try to emphasize the most connected elements of the painting. You don’t do this by consciously thinking about it, but rather by envisioning how it might feel to apply a specific brushstroke with that color to that area. If this seems wise, it’s because painting involves an often unspoken form of intelligence: intuition.

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