How To Produce An Abstract Image II - From Anarchy To Abstraction
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How to Create an Abstract Image II: From Anarchy to Abstraction
Summary
This article explores two distinct approaches to creating abstract art: the Anarchist and the Abstractist.
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If you have an anarchistic spirit, abstract art might be your calling. You'll find endless inspiration?"your very temperament can ignite creativity, transforming mood swings and intense emotions into art. Consider Willem de Kooning's "Gotham News," which exemplifies anarchistic abstraction with its wild energy and vigorous aggression.
Anarchists are inherently demonstrative, using a variety of materials to create unique art. However, their intense nature may stem from feelings of inadequacy, and overcoming barriers like lack of confidence is crucial. By engaging with the practical exercises below, the true artist within can emerge, encouraged by confidence in both dark and light creative processes.
The Abstractist, while similar to the Anarchist, possesses a distinct ability to visualize non-representative forms. Although both draw from deep within, the Abstractist has a knack for conjuring dots, lines, and shapes from everyday objects. Comparing de Kooning's work with Peter Lanyon's "Wreck," you'll notice both anarchistic traits and a structured, abstract approach in Lanyon's use of lines and shapes. Howard Hodgkin is another excellent example of an Abstractist.
Practical Exercise
1. Materials:
- A large sheet of any paper (even newspaper)
- Red, Blue, and Yellow paints (acrylics or powder)
- One thin and one thick paintbrush
2. Step-by-Step Process:
- Continuous Lines:
Use the thin brush, dip it into any color, and paint continuous lines quickly across the paper. Re-dip as needed and continue until the sheet is filled with vibrant scribbles. Repeat several times without worrying about the outcome.
- Short Strokes:
Now, paint short strokes using the same method. Maintain the same swift motion, lifting the brush at intervals. Repeat this process to discover your comfort zone.
- Shapes and Fill:
Choose your preferred technique and create another piece. This time, look for shapes within the scribbles. Outline these quickly and use the thick brush to fill the shapes with color, continuing to make marks over them.
- Experimentation:
Add an element of experimentation?"crinkle the paper, cut holes, spatter paint, or incorporate materials like rice or sand. Let your creativity flow unrestrictedly.
If this process feels too chaotic, perhaps your inner artist aligns more with Surrealism or Visionary art?"topics to explore in our next article.
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