An abstract representation of lights.
Abstract art encompasses a wide range of art, including paintings, sculpture, mixed media, photography and video. A broad definition of abstract art describes it as a type of representation that presents subjects in a stylized manner. An abstract painting may be inspired by an object, an idea, emotions or even music. The beauty of abstract art lies in the fact that you don't have to adhere to any rules of drawing and you can create a visually pleasing painting without knowing draw. The composition, colors and textures play a key role in abstract art.
Instructions
1. Choose a theme for your painting. If you want to stylize a few objects, squint with your eyes and observe the outlines of the objects. You may decide to make a composition inspired by your feelings or an idea.
2. Prepare a sketch on a piece of paper to help you while you paint. Use composition elements such as lines, curves, spheres, cubes, or triangles or invent structures using basic elements. You may make your painting symmetrical or asymmetrical.
3. Choose a color scheme for your abstract painting. Paint with similar tones or complementary ones. Prepare the colors on your palette.
4. Apply a thin color on the entire surface of the canvas or paper and allow it to dry. This is the background for your painting, but you will add more color later.
5. Sketch the main elements on your canvas using thin lines.
6. Color the elements of your painting, but allow your creativity to interfere. Add more elements and colors to the painting, if you feel like it. Use paintbrushes or apply thicker layers of paint using a palette knife.
7. Analyze your painting and decide if you need to add any other elements to achieve the desired effect. Decide if you need to add more colors. For instance, if your painting contains only shades of green, add a line or a dot of red to contrast with the green and intensify the colors.
