Abstract Figurative Painting Techniques

At first painting this way can seem awkward.

Abstract figurative painting techniques. Contrary to figurative art abstract art does not attempt to represent subjects in an accurate or natural way. It is not the objective of this kind of artist to achieve realism but to communicate emotions or ideas. Demonstration of abstract figurative painting in acrylics. Drawing was done before making background.

Jul 4 2020 explore sue robertsons board abstract figurative painting followed by 210 people on pinterest. Abstract painting is considered one of the purest forms of expression as it allows its creator to freely communicate visually without the constraint of forms found in objective reality. Then use blue painters tape and tape lines at intersecting points across the canvas to create geometric shapes like triangles and squares. See more ideas about painting figure painting abstract.

Explore the layering techniques of four skilled abstract painters whose approaches make clear that abstract painting is a gateway for satisfying artistic expression because it entails working with color form and texture all the things that artists hold dear. The approaches found within abstract painting encompass many movements including german expressionism fauvism cubism and abstract expressionism. Background is done in fluid acrylics using thin layers and spraying water. Abstract figurative oil painting live oil on canvas f8 455mm by 380mm none sketch none model no thinking direct painting tweet.

See more ideas about figure painting abstract figurative art. To create a random geometric abstract painting first make a textured background by applying gesso a thick gel like primer to your canvas. If like me you believe in painting as a brilliant mode of expressing your personal being emotions and character you might be interested in abstract painting as a practice that is seemingly freer than figurative painting and therefore at least in theory a truer and purer form of creativity.