Abstract techniques

I generally talk about using cold wax as a process of adding and taking away. The taking away is all about applying reduction techniques which is basically removing oil and cold wax with the intention of creating interesting effects and textures and to also reveal earlier layers of colour and texture. Here I will illustrate how you can use tissue paper to create some interesting effects.

By Nicole Tinkham When looking at a famous abstract painting do you ever think “I could do that”? If you’re wondering how something so simple can be considered a masterpiece, you’re not alone. Is i…

In conversations around art and skill, often we assume the focus is realism. We aim to achieve realistic effects in our art. But, what about our abstract artists? How can artists who enjoy and focu…

Courtney Senior is an international selling abstract artist located in Toronto, Canada. With minimal tools, she uses colour and movement to evoke positivity, inspiration and calm from her work.

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Have you ever wanted a simple, quick way to come up with abstract painting ideas? I have just the thing for you.

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You can pick up new ideas for your paintings just by watching other artists as they paint. In this first of two videos in which I create a painting from scratch, I explain my process step-by-step

Artist Jodi Ohl teaches landscape-style abstract painting on YUPO® paper in this instructional video.