ABSTRACTION
Kandinsky is recognised as the first true abstract artist. He was painting images like this in 1911. He is a very good artist to learn colour balance, form and tonal values in abstraction
REMEMBER YOUR COMPOSITION.
Have you heard of the 'Golden Section'? or 'Golden Mean'
It's complicated but if you just take the essentials from it and break your canvas down into 9 equal sections - you can work out the perfect 'harmony' of space.
'Harmony is the key word. 'Harmony is what most buyers are looking for and 'Harmony' is what most artists are seeking. (just think about all the famous and successful artists - aren't all their paintings harmonious?)
Fibonacci was one of the mathmeticians in the 18th century who established the golden section.
It's all about ensuring you do not have a horizon line in the middle of the painting but near the top third or the bottom third. And composition that fills your harmonious sections.
Abstraction
relies on good tonal values, form and colour.
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COLOUR CAN MAKE FORM
There are no distinct 'shapes' in this abstraction. It is only, colour and texture that create this abstract painting.
You can be brave with abstraction and create your own exciting methods of working and composition.
Although 'Abstract' there is strong composition - still along the 'Golden Section' compositional values.
Strong brush marks, strong colour. A different technique from the painting above but still abstract.
Natural form is a good inspiration for abstraction.
Keep a notebook of wonderful shapes you see around you.
Keep you colour palette organised. Get together only the colours
you want to use.
A simple colour scheme is often the most successful.
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If you can afford the Professional paints - buy them you will
find them completely different to the 'student' paints.
Buy the best brushes you can afford. Da Vinci are the best
professional brushes.
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HELPFUL TIP
'Talent' is the ability to Take Risks .
Play around with your paint BUT FIRST UNDERSTAND IT
Paint at an easel and 'stand back' from your painting all the time.
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SUPPLIERS - REAL WORLD & INTERNET SHOPS
'Atlantis' is one of the best art shops in the UK . It is in East london - Whitechapel. - web site Atlantis is the only supplier in the UK of Tri-Art paint.
You can't buy online but you can order a brochure and order by mail order.
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