Abstract Painting Compositions
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Abstract Painting Compositions
I have had so many questions lately asking how to develop an abstract composition as a beginner, I decided to make this video describing one method I have used (and still use). Several years ago I researched classical design compositions, some of which are more than a century old (some two!). I decided to update them a bit for abstract paintings, add them to a handout sheet and provide them to my students at workshops.
The handout, in pdf form, includes 10 different design compositions. In this video, I have enlarged the drawings of each composition and taped them to my studio wall as an overview. The names of these 10 compositions are:
Cruciform
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Unbalanced
Radiating
Balanced
Group Mass
Curvilinear
Triangular (3-Spot)
There are many, many ways to develop an abstract painting composition. I remember as a beginner I had difficulty with my abstract compositions and really wish I had a resource like this. If you are a beginner, this is a great tool to have and keep in your studio. Tape it to your wall so you can have it close-by as a reference. After a while, you may find you need it less and less as you become more proficient at your craft.
I have used all of these composition ideas at some time, and some I still use. If you need help with abstract compositions, give these designs a try. I think they will provide the confidence you need to move to the next level in your work. Below you can download a pdf copy for your use.
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February 1-2, 2020 Lighthouse Art Center, Tequesta, FL. Contact Holly Gizzi:.Email: holly@lighthousearts.org
February 19-21 Gadsden Art Center, Quincy, FL. Contact Anissa Ford. Email: anissa.ford@gadsdenarts.org
As always, thanks for your support!
David
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