Beginner's Guide to Abstract Art: Making abstract art in watercolour, acrylics, mixed media and collage

by Laura Reiter

The Beginner's Guide to Abstract Art is an inspirational but practical book that will help artists to paint in a less figurative way. Laura Reiter demonstrates different ways to approach an abstract painting from �just a little bit abstract’ to �completely abstract’. She does this by focussing on ideas and themes as starting points, looking at the creative processes involved and more unusual techniques. Laura Reiter also covers how to use materials creatively � watercolour, acrylics, mixed media and collage � and how to experiment with colour and composition. There is also details on texture, simple printing, mark making, colour and its meaning, and sources of inspiration. Several projects are included, and, in addition to Laura’s vibrant, colourful paintings, the work of several other contemporary abstract artists is featured. Previously published in hardback as Painting Accessible Abstracts.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

384 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2014

Reviews

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book for aspiring abstract artists

An enjoyable insight into techniques and strategies for creating abstract paintings. A little superficial but sufficient to whet the appetite.

[Mary Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory book. A nice springboard into the next level of complexity.
The illustrations are wonderful.

[Beelzefuzz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look up the author's collages. If you like it then maybe this is your book. If you do not like their work, you will not get much out of this book.