A few weeks ago I signed up for an online course on abstracting and stylizing painting in watercolor. I watched a free “demo” first where the artist said a few things that I really connected with. I have been a bit bored with my painting practice lately, and this seemed like a good thing to try to help me get out of that slump. The artist giving the course has been painting in a realistic style, like I do, for over 25 years. Although he was successful at it, and sold his pieces at roughly 10 times the price I sell mine, he was getting bored with that way of painting. So he used his knowledge and experience to come up with a fresh way of painting, and this is what he would be sharing in this course. I have done a few abstract pieces in the past, but honestly I am not a big fan. I look at some famous artists’ abstract pieces that have been sold for millions of dollars (notice I didn’t say “are worth”) and I think “what a crock”. So abstract isn’t my “go to” by any stretch of the imagination! But this seemed different. Or maybe I have just reached that point on my artistic path. I signed up for the course and am very happy I did. The artist took us through three different ways of abstracting paintings, giving numerous tips and tricks in each one. One of the three styles I don’t care for much, but the other two I really enjoyed and absolutely love the results! I shared my first attempts on Facebook and many people seem to agree. I still have a ways to go before I can be happy enough with the work to put it up for sale but, for the first time in months, I am excited about painting again! And I see so much potential! Of course, I can’t share all that I learned, but I can give you the highlights. The first type of abstraction I learned is to start by finding a design in an existing image or structure. I won’t tell you all the secrets, but this was a game-changer for me! I can never run out of inspiration, I just need to know how to look for it! The second type that I like is a little bit more difficult, but the results are worth it! In this case, you have to come up with an idea and design of objects that you want to paint. But the way that you actually paint them is not at all realistic and, done right, creates a really dynamic and attractive painting that makes me smile! I just love it, and I hope you will follow me as I hopefully get better at it! I would love to hear your opinion on this new direction!
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