Abstract art composition rules

I have had so many questions lately asking how to develop an abstract composition as a beginner, I decided to make this video describing one method I have used (and still use). Several years ago I researched classical design compositions, some of which are more than a century old (some two!). I decided to update them a bit for abstract paintings, add them to a handout sheet and provide them to my students at workshops.

There is a common misconception that abstract paintings are comprised of random brushstrokes thrown together on a canvas, but successful abstract art is actually quite structured. In this post, I’ll share how to plan your abstract compositions so that you can loosen up and paint intuitively knowing

3 PRINCIPLES FOR PAINTING ABSTRACTS THAT ENGAGE / Do you ever lose track of all the "do's" and "don'ts" you learned in art classes? Whether its rules about p...

Composition and abstract painting with collage

One of the first rules of art is "there are no rules". And it's true, 'right' or 'wrong' art is totally subjective, and you should simply do whatever works best for you! So then why even attempt to learn all the "art rules" and guidelines we all hear about in the first place? I believe there is s

3 more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings

The rule of thirds is a tool that helps artists plan a winning composition. Painters and photographers use it as a guide to compose a picture that looks balanced and interesting.

Creating Small collage combinations is a great way to explore and understand abstract composition. I share my top tips from my 100day project #abstractcollage #composition #mixedmediaartist

Here is a great tip for getting yourself started with your next abstract painting 🎨 Having a design format (composition) in mind when you start an abstract painting can be an effective way of avoiding staring at a blank canvas and wondering how to get yourself started. Now, I don’t always have a rigid composition in mind when I begin a painting, however, some of my most dynamic paintings started with a compositional design format in mind before I started applying paint to canvas! Try it.

You might know that I don’t like to get too technical about painting and drawing.For me it’s primarily about revealing and developing yourself through your art, so that what you bring into the world is a true expression of you. However, without some level of understanding of the basics, it is much harder to create paintings that ‘work’. Here are 3 ways to create interesting compositions in painting | painting compositions | art composition tips | compositions in art