Abstract Acrylics
Your Instructor:
Abstract art has a unique voice, permitting both artists and viewers a with a distinct sense of freedom and expression of thought. Despite its often chaotic appearance, abstract paintings possess a structure that is composed of six key elements: color, shape, form, texture, line, and value. Creating in the abstract can seem difficult at first because there is nothing to copy from and everything has to come from conceptual ideas and inspirations. It this very fact that makes this form of art so exciting to create. There is no ‘standard’ look or feel that one needs to consider. Each artist can express it in one’s own way. I will lead you through the process one step at a time, at the same time providing individual attention.
Materials list:
Abstract painting can be created by painting entirely, or collaging (attaching different materials on the surface to create a story which can include found materials such as news clippings, string, any light object that acrylic mediums will adhere to the surface. You can also can bring photographs for reference too as a choice. * Please read through the supplies list for making a choice between Collage methods or pure painting.
Painting abstract art doesn’t require many supplies. You can use acrylic paints or oil-based paint. You could paint on a primed canvas or designate a space in your home as an abstract wall and paint it however you wanted.
Support materials:
Canvas, paper for acrylic painting. Any size, preferably small if a beginner.
Or wood panels such as found at art supply stores, or online
Paints:
You can make a choice from the following:
Acrylic Paints as they dry soon: as a suggestion, one basic set of twelve colors, or 1 tube each as follows, and acrylic glazing mediums as they have glue-like properties. So no glue required.
• Black
• Titanium White
• Alizarin Crimson, Napthol Red, or Cadmium Red
• Yellow Ochre, Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Yellow
• Phthalo or Ultramarine Blue
Browns such as Burnt Sienna, Burnt or Raw Umber
Optional Colors:
• Viridian Green
• Payne’s Gray
• Cadmium Yellow
• Palette (Plastic surfaces will work fine)
• Rags and paper towels for cleanup
• Sponge to remove excess paint
• Plastic spray water bottle available at any hardware store, to spray on surface if extend wetness of paint
Assorted paint brushes:
A combination of flat, rounded brush varieties by any manufacturer.
A set of five or six brushes of different sizes to begin painting. We shall discuss brushes on the first day in class if not sure of what or how many to acquire.
Palette knife as basic tool, again different sizes are available if needed
Any container for water
