Composition abstract art

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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

Often composition is equated to planning , as if you could compose first (i.e. plan out the painting) and then paint, or execute the plan. S...

Keeping an artistic journal is a fantastic and low-pressure way to express yourself. Visual journaling can help you work through your emotions through meditative painting exercises, and in this blog post, I’ll share four abstract art sketchbook prompts to give your art journal some structure!

Composition and abstract painting with collage

Charleston South Carolina Artist Karin Olah paints coastal abstracted landscapes with layers of fabric. A mixed media collage of hand-dyed and vintage textiles, seersucker cottons, and quirky collected fabrics with frayed edges are a textural story in her unique dreamscapes.

Andrea Soos is well known for her playful abstractions that combine creative mark-making, patterning, and gestural application of colour. Working with a fresh modern palette, Soos’ paintings allow the viewer to freely journey around the canvas, enjoying the twists and turns of her engaging compositions. Soos works intuitively across each canvas, creating unexpected and tactful brushstrokes in her process-driven practice. Although she may not know the outcome of the piece when she begins, the…