Abstract Art Painting: Expressions in Mixed Media by Debora Stewart -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Special Offers Table of Contents Dedication Introduction: Preparing to See Abstractly Materials: Preparing to Paint

Pastels Paints and Mediums Surfaces Brushes and Other Tools

1 Why and How to Abstract

How Do You Create Abstract Art? What Are the Benefits of Working Abstractly? Abstraction is a Personal Journey Exploring and Reflecting

2 Loosening Up

Working Intuitively Drawing with Your Nondominant Hand Drawing to Music Finding Your Natural Mark

3 Emotions and Abstractions

Mark Making and Emotions Expressive Marks Color and Emotional Impact Color Meanings and Symbolism

4 Abstraction and the Elements of Art

Line Shape Space Texture Repetition, Value, Emphasis, Color The Other Elements

5 Compositional Elements of Abstraction

Elements of a Strong Composition Circle or Closed Grid Triangle L Shape Diagonal Symmetrical Asymmetrical Cruciform S or Z Curve

6 Thumbnail Sketches and Source Drawings

Using a Photo for Inspiration Using a Contour Drawing for Inspiration Spontaneous Line Drawings Using Existing Artwork as Inspiration

7 Creating Underpaintings

Types of Underpainting Charcoal or Pastel and Alcohol on Sanded Paper Colored Gesso on Canvas Fluid Acrylic on Canvas or Sanded Paper Watercolor or Oil Color on Sanded Paper Adding Value to the Underpainting

8 Working with Acrylic Grounds and Mediums

Adding Pastel Ground and Molding Paste to the Surface Mixing Fluid Acrylic with Pastel Ground Applying Pastel Ground Over Acrylic Paint

9 Working with Color and Value

Color Choices Bringing Value to Your Work Color Study with Acrylic Color Studies with Pastel

10 Creating Complete Works

Tips for Creating Acrylic Paintings Tips for Creating Pastel Paintings Acrylic Painting Demonstration Pastel Painting Demonstration Horse Painting Demonstration

Resources for Further Study Summary About Debora Acknowledgments Marketing Page Copyright