There is some negativity about abstract art. I started as most artists with watercolour painting and was used to doing very detailed work. When I started on my experience working with Oils and Acrylic and creating Abstract forms I found the freedom of the style was exciting. I was finding a new creativity than experienced with traditional painting approaches.

Abstract is not easy and it's not just throwing paint on a canvas. There is more effort and thought in painting these forms, layering and colour combinations. I often get asked by art colleagues to help with training and advice on starting with Abstract art. To help with this process I start with simple still life examples which is a great tool for helping artists new to the Abstract approach.

Still Life Study #1

Acrylic on Box Canvas

Perpy

Acrylic on Box Canvas - 16" x 20"

One of my earlier abstract pieces, where I dictated a self-enforced limited pallet of colour. Rich in texture, limiting of colour to highlight simplicity of form and shape.

Pinky

Acrylic on Box Canvas - 16" x 20"

The two pieces form a complementary viewpoint when shown together. Rich in texture, limiting of colour to highlight simplicity of form and shape.