Hello! I’m so excited you are interested in learning more about abstract art! It can be mystifying, but learning more about it will help you appreciate if not fall in love with it. I’m going to offer a brief outline here and give you a reference for starting to identify well executed abstract art. Of course, your reaction to any art is what makes it good to you.
In the first video, I’ll talk a bit about how abstract art evolved and offer some quotes by abstract artists talking about their work. These will, I hope, shed some light on why we make abstract art. If you’d like to read my why, a full artist statement can be found on my website. I also share with you a bit about my process.
Here is a link to the Pinterest board I created with the examples used in the video.
In the second video, I explain the Elements of Design, Principles of Design, and compositional schemes. These will help you to understand how abstract paintings are constructed to be engaging without imagery. They are key to all types of art. We often use them intuitively, but an understanding of them will help you create better work in any style. I hope you’ll garb some paper and a drawing tool and draw along with me. It’s way more fun that way!
If you’d like even more hands on experience in creating abstract art then you may be interested in my workshop Abstracted Emotions, the next session begins on the 4th of April.
RobinNext session begins on the 4th of April 2 - Registration is now open
Early Bird Special $120 (reg $147) until the 10th of March
