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Methods for Creating Custom Abstract Art

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Understand the Basics of Abstract Painting.

Abstract Custom paintings Colorado is regarded as one of the purest forms of expression because it allows the artist to freely express himself visually without being constrained by the forms of objective reality.

Abstract painting techniques include German Expressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism.

A Quick Overview

Abstract paintings emerged in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as an alternative to Classical and traditional academic painting.

Before this time, many notable artists painted in the classical realism tradition, which used accurate perspective, shading, and other techniques to depict historical situations and subject matter.

Abstraction is a less common artistic style.

Sure, it has a dedicated (and growing) community of practitioners, and it accounts for a sizable portion of what hangs on the walls of well-known New York art galleries.

However, many artists and art lovers avoid it, possibly because they are intimidated by it or do not trust those ostentatious galleries.

More than likely, they haven't had much exposure to abstract art and thus don't know what to make of it. But it's a shame because those who avoid abstract art in Colorado are missing out on some of the most intriguing and expressive artwork available.

Of course, abstraction allows artists to express themselves in novel ways, but that's not all.

It also improves your imaginative abilities by encouraging you to think about your thoughts in ways that do not correspond to objective reality and challenging you to see in new ways.

There is no better way to let your imagination run wild than to free it from the constraints of our everyday visual experience.

1. Instead of gazing out the window, look inside.

Instead of looking for images to describe your surroundings, concentrate on your feelings and experiences and see what comes to mind.

2. Pay a visit to the masters.

Try breaking down a masterwork into individual forms without paying attention to the details as an exercise to get a sense of how the picture is structured.

Redraw the shapes (or cut them out of paper) and then try out different arrangements.

3. Begin by printing in black and white.

For those new to abstract art, it is usually best to begin by concentrating solely on shapes and composition before progressing to working with colour.

4. Make a big deal about it.

Artists who lack self-assurance tend to work on small scales.

Don't be afraid to start with large forms so you can examine them from a distance later.

5. Doodle.

Simple doodling, whether on paper or in clay, with an open mind or a vague idea in mind, will give you an idea of where your thoughts might lead you in the future.

Andrew Peters is a multi-award-winning artist who paints oil landscapes in the United States and Europe. He has studios in Arizona and Wyoming, allowing him to combine his work with outdoor activities such as hunting and fly-fishing.

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