“I could do that…shoot, I could have done that in kindergarten…”
Well maybe, but abstract art is more complicated than people think
Composition, color, focal point, light, all these things are just as important in abstract paintings as they are in more traditional painting
In the painting above the focal point is basically in the center of the canvas.
Generally a big no no
You want the eye to travel into, around or across the painting, which adds interest. If the focal point is in the center, the eye is drawn to it like a target and doesn’t see anything else
In the finished painting of “Falling Gold,” you can see that I changed the dark horizontal line, toned down some of the gold and added more darks to the lower right
Now the eye is drawn into the gold but then travels “over the waterfall,” down through the painting
This was the first time I used gold leaf in a painting, I was being fearless 😅
You can use gold leaf adhesive or Mod Podge. See the finished Gold Leaf Glasses here
Next time you see an abstract painting, take a moment to study it closely…you might be surprised to discover lots of layers, colors and tones have combined to create interest, a feeling, or an emotion
Check to see if the painting has a title, it’s often a hint as to what the artist is trying to convey
This painting is called “Multitasking”
Doesn’t it make you feel like you’re going in many directions at once?
Be fearless!
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Juicy Details
All paintings are my originals
Painting titles, medium and owner:
“On the Coast” / acrylic / JM
“Water Bottles” / acrylic / private commission
“Falling Gold” / acrylic and gold leaf / private commission
“Multitasking” / acrylic and pastel / JM
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