Painting Abstracts Ideas, Projects and Techniques

Full instructions for 65 abstract paintings are provided in this guide that urges beginners to plunge right in, learning about composition, theme, and design while they paint. The history of abstract painting and its importance as a means of self-expression are covered in the guide's beginning pages, and each of the paintings that follow conventional step-by-step instruction is replaced with information on composition, imagery, method, materials, and technique, allowing the painter to copy straight from the bookor make changes according to the flow of creativity.

Rolina van Vliet is an artist and workshop teacher who specializes in abstract painting.

Introduction
The abstract method of painting
Why abstract
What is abstract
Our tools
The practical side
How does it work
Primary picture elements
Secondary picture elements
composition
technique and materials
theme and project
continuing by yourself