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Category: Abstract Art

Halloween is Here!

At the present time, I’m not doing any acrylic pourings. Last summer, however, I created a pouring during a “play-day” … More

Acrylic pouring, Colander Technique, Halloween

Painting For Myself

During our recent Fine Arts Association meeting, you may recall, we played with watercolor on Yupo paper. I enjoyed our … More

Abstract Art, Making Art for Ourselves, Watercolor, Yupo paper

The Cosmos is Revolving — Again

The cosmos is revolving. This is an expression I use often, so if you’ve followed along with my art journey … More

Camaieu painting, imagination, Intuitive painting, Monochromatic color scheme, Nocturnes

Bye, Bye, Birdie

Anyone here other than me who’s old enough to remember the 1963 film of a rock star going off to … More

Abstract Art, Color families, Intuitive painting, Primary Colors

Art Quiz: The Answer is Encaustic Painting

I knew the answer to this quiz question because a member of our local fine arts association is an encaustic … More

Encaustic art, Hot wax

Gustav Klimt

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More

Gustav Klimt, Symbolist Movement, The Three Ages of Woman, Vienna Secession, Visual Poetry

I Have No Idea What This Means

I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art.   I … More

Collage, Personal expression in art, Stories of a She-Tribe, Surrealism, symbolism, Tracy Verdugo

The Sketchbook Revival Experience

I’m one of those annoying metaphysical-minded individuals who goes around spouting things like “When the student is ready, the teacher … More

Free workshops, Inner child, Intuitive art, Karen Abend, Sketchbook Revival 2021

A New Game to Play

Yesterday I was introduced to surrealism. Now, of course, I’ve known about the surrealist art movement and have long been familiar … More

Andre Breton, Intuitive art, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, Sketchbook Revival, Surrealism, Surrealist Book of Games

Am I Having Fun Today!

Have you ever gone somewhere or done something that you really didn’t think you’d enjoy… only to find yourself having … More

Altered Books, art journaling, Collage, Collage Papers, Robyn McClendon, Sketchbook Revival 2021

Definitely Worth the Price

I am not a “crafty” sort of person. I’m creative, but being creative is a bit different from being crafty. … More

Crafts, Craftsy, Oil and Wax, Online Art Instruction

Discombobulated

My abstract art adventure has been interesting. I like learning new techniques for putting paint on canvas, especially in wild … More

Abstract Art Techniques, Discombobulation, Narrative in Art, Poetry, Taping

When Does It Stop Being Art?

Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More

Abstract Art, Artistic Expression

Expanding Awareness

Here is today’s playful “shape picture”. Its title is “Expanding”, and I feel that my morning “Kindergarten time” is definitely … More

Awareness, Balance, Design Principles, movement, Rhythm, shapes

Proportion is Relative

Let’s start with my “child’s play” for today, a design created with different shapes and based on my understanding of … More

Advertising designs, Design Principles, human proportions, Proportions, shapes

Play Along with Me

Playing with my scrapbook-paper shapes each morning is actually quite fun. Sure, I’m an old great-grandmother, but that doesn’t mean … More

colors, Design Fundamentals, Emphasis, playing with art, shapes

Connections

I’m beginning a new abstract adventure. As I learn more about design, I’m finding myself eager to work with abstract … More

Abstract Art, Connections, Expression in art, Intuition

Balancing Acts

Like most kids back in the late 50’s and early 60’s, I loved the circus. Among my favorite films, I … More

Balance, Denman Ross, Design Fundamentals, Physics in Art, Symmetry

A Modern Look at Design Principles

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know about my little “infatuation” with Denman Ross and … More

Abstract Art, Collage, Denman Ross, Eva Magill-Oliver, Paint Alchemy, Principles of Design, shapes

Playing With Fire

Oh, this one was fun! It was exciting, and maybe even just a little bit dangerous. This alcohol ink tile … More

Alcohol Ink Techniques, Butane, Fire, Glazed Tiles, Will Black

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