Abstract Painting Latest Posts
Abstract painting latest blog posts include articles about abstract painting and other topics relating to art in general. I enjoy creating abstract paintings and I also enjoy sharing ideas and thoughts with others. This page is mainly about abstract painting latest posts that I would like to share with everyone. Please feel free to comment on any of the subjects.
Each post touches on subjects primarily to do with art, in general, but abstract art more specifically.
Art is an integral part of human life. It is around us almost all the time. It reflects human ideas, thoughts and cultures at any given time.
In my opinion, art is the language of feelings and I think it can be very well demonstrated in non-representational abstract art. It is a fantastic language of expression and I also think it is a universal language that does not necessarily need to use words.
Storytelling Through Abstract Painting
This is the first time I write such an article about storytelling through abstract painting, thinking of the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Let’s see if we can put it to the test. I have just completed two abstract acrylic paintings on 1st January 2022, the first evening of the New Year. […]
What Does Your Favourite Colour Say About You
Your favourite colour holds a lot of information about your personality, who you are, what type of person, likes and dislikes and so many other personality characteristics. You may be aware of the obvious side of your personality but I’m sure there are many other hidden personality qualities you probably never knew. Colours are amazingly […]
Some Appreciation of an Artist’s Journey Would Be Nice
The artist’s journey is full of challenges. A stressful life, opportunities are unpredictable and financially unreliable. Creating art is a long journey.
20 Basic Art Questions and Answers
These 20 basic art questions and answers aim to give you a general understanding of a brief glimpse into the immense world of art. Art is so deep in our history, culture and our lives. In fact, art is a human need but some of us may not realise the benefits art brings us as […]
Why Do We Need Art
Why do we need art may seem a simple question to answer, but in reality, it is far from being simple as it reflects and represents people’s lives in many aspects. It is not possible to imagine life without art. We are surrounded by art all the time. But the question remains why do we […]
7 Tips to Successfully Choose Your Abstract Wall Art
What are some of the tips to successfully choose your abstract wall art? Abstract wall art became a new trend over the past few years. Abstract wall art is more common to see in our homes, offices, corporate offices, major retail shops, restaurants, hospitals and many other public venues. Why? Simply because more of us […]
Painting Your Feelings
Painting your feelings may sound unusual and unfamiliar. How do you paint your feelings? I always wondered whether it was actually possible at all. I’m sure it would be great to physically see your own feelings. We all know that art is all about evoking emotions and feelings no matter what the subject is. Artists […]
No Great Artist Ever Sees Things As They Really Are
“No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” Oscar Wilde. Many people in this world create all sorts of different art and they call themselves artists, which is absolutely fine. But does it mean you are a good artist? What is a good […]
Online Virtual Art During Coronavirus
We are absolutely amazing people – nothing and no one will stop humans from adopting and adapting. Genius resilience, survivors, masters of this planet and conquerors of space.
How Can I be More Creative
What is creativity? How can I be more creative, what is creativity and I am sure there are many more questions about creativity. Let’s start with defining creativity first. Creativity is the ability to generate or recognise ideas or other possibilities that may be useful in communication with others, solve a problem or create something […]
How Can I Learn To Actually See Abstract Art
Many people realise that abstract art is beyond what is on the surface. With that in mind, how can I learn to actually see abstract art? According to the Slow Art Movement, which is popular worldwide, museum visitors often move through museums quickly between artworks. The average being 17 seconds looking at an individual artwork […]
Who Was The First Abstract Artist
In the abstract art world, Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) is generally regarded as the pioneer of abstract art. However, it is also said that Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) might actually claim that title. So, who was the first abstract artist, Kandinsky or Klint? In December 1935, Wassily Kandinsky wrote to his New York gallerist that he […]
Abstract Painting and Chinese Brush Painting
Abstract painting and Chinese brush painting are absolutely amazing types of art as they both can truly create and express powerful meanings from nothing – just the creative skills of the artist. Both, abstract painting and Chinese brush painting may seem easy simple brush strokes, but nothing about them is actually easy or simple. 27 […]
What is Abstract Art
This may seem a difficult question to answer as it may trigger other questions, such as: What is abstract art? How to understand it? What is its purpose? Why do people like abstract art? Why do people pay so much money for these types of paintings? My answer to that is you do not need […]
How Can Art Therapy Help Mental Health
What Is Art Therapy Art can be used to help people with psychological disorders communicate better, self-expression, overcome stress and explore different aspects of their own personalities. Art therapy is a form of communication and expression using art media as its primary mode. It is used to address emotional issues which may be confusing and […]
100 Days Lockdown 2020
100 days lockdown 2020 experience for me began the early evening on 23 March 2020 when Mr. Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, made the first announcement of the official lockdown in the UK. A whole new life experience began from that moment for millions of people, but what is this new life? You can’t […]
Why Are We Attracted To Abstract Art
Abstract art can be a very powerful visual language of expression. It gives you the freedom to explore the artwork and assign your own interpretation of the artwork. It really personalises the viewer’s own perception and feelings you get from the artwork as abstract art is open to interpretation. There is significant evidence to suggest […]
Is Abstract Painting Really Good for Mental Health
It is a well known fact that art is a powerful tool which can evoke and influence our moods. I believe abstract painting can also provide significant effects when it comes to stress relief, in particular. There has been much research carried out on the subject, but more information is still required. However, there are […]
Wall Art and Colour Psychology
Colour psychology is absolutely fascinating but it is still not an exact science. Apparently, we share some of the basic emotions that colours make us feel and could affect our moods. Understanding colour psychology could be very helpful when it comes to decorating homes and offices. Individually, most of us know the colours we like […]
Abstract Art Makes No Sense
Many people say that abstract art makes no sense. I suppose they probably mean that it doesn’t make any familiar sense that we could easily recognise. I titled one of my paintings “Makes No Sense“. What is Abstract Art Abstract art is about so many different things, but not familiar objects that we experience and […]
How To Make an Abstract Painting
How to make an abstract painting article is divided into 6 main areas that attempt to provide an overview of some of the subjects you will need to learn how to make an abstract painting. What is abstraction Abstract painting tools and techniques Understanding colour theory Colour psychology Develop your own signature The fun part […]
What Do People See in Abstract Painting
What do people see in abstract painting is a question that I have been asked about so many times by so many people and still do today. There are many explanations and discussions answering the question by raising other questions such as; how to understand abstract painting, what message the artist is trying to tell […]