Composition For Beginning Abstract Painters

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Easy steps to creating great abstract paintings

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- Create an abstract painting with confidence
- Be able to identify compositions in abstract painting

What you'll learn

Create an abstract painting with confidence
Be able to identify compositions in abstract painting

* Requirements

* You should like and be interested in creating abstract paintings

Description

If you ever wanted to paint abstractly but didn’t know where to start, this is the course for you.  You will learn that there is more to painting abstracts than most people think but this course makes it easy for you.  I will guide you through different compositions that master artists use.  At the end of the class you will have tried at least three or more of these compositional formats.  I developed this class to help my students achieve better results in their painting and now I am sharing the same information with you.  I teach adults learning art making and artists as well.  I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts , a Masters Degree in Art Education and many years of experience teaching.  Join my course and learn to paint abstracts with confidence.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who loves abstract painting

Course content

1 sections • 24 lectures

Introduction 24 lectures

Introduction Preview 02:42

An overview of Abstract composition in this course.

What we will do Preview 02:29

This explains what the whole course is about and what we will accomplish together.

Low horizon composition Preview 01:53

This is the first compositional format and easy for everyone as a starting composition. 

High horizon composition Preview 02:09

Just the opposite of low horizon, this composition offers a different challenge.

Vertical strata composition Preview 02:24

This composition is a fun and easy way to paint.  The first assignment is at the end of this video.

Horizontal strata composition Preview 02:02

Different from vertical strata, this composition lends itself to landscape and other ideas.  Watch carefully.

Meandering or H composition Preview 02:40

One of my favorite compositions, this one is perfect for someone who wants a bigger challenge.

The T composition Preview 05:40

You will love this composition! It lends itself to bold colour and mark making.  The second assignment is at the end of this video.

The X composition Preview 04:51

The X composition is almost like a T but not!.  Look carefully at the differences.

The big bang and the S composition Preview 03:04

Two compositions this time.  Both offer some interesting challenges. Just pick one and have fun.

A fun quiz

Just for fun- to test your memory

The frame in frame composition Preview 07:18

Another of my favorite compositions, this one works really well with collage.  However, you can use paint too.  You get to choose.  The last assignment is at the end of the video.

Conclusion Preview 04:25

A summary of all we have learned and a few words of inspiration. 

Bonus #1 Choosing a painting surface for acrylic or oil Preview 02:22

If you have not painted before, this is a summary of how to pick the surface that is right for you.

Bonus #2 Choosing brushes for acrylic or oil Preview 01:41

Here is how to choose a brush for painting in acrylic.

Bonus #3 Choosing paint for acrylics Preview 01:50

Some quick tips on choosing the right paint for you.

Bonus #4 Tearing paper to use in collage Preview 01:08

In case you like collage, here are some tips on tearing paper.

Bonus #5 Varnishing your work Preview 03:33

This is how you finish off your work when your painting is done. 

Bonus #6 Collage basics Preview 13:04

Basic instructions for those interested in collage.

Bonus #7 Choosing watercolour paint Preview 01:58

For those of you who like watercolour, here is how to choose paint.

Bonus #8 Choosing watercolour paper Preview 03:54

Picking the right paper for watercolour is important so this helps you by identifying what to look for. 

Bonus #9 Choosing watercolour brushes Preview 01:40

Brushes for watercolour are different so here is how to pick the one right for you.

Bonus #10 How to create a focal point Preview 03:37

I talk a lot about focal point in this course.  This is a different way of explaining focal point.  

A BONUS LECTURE Preview 00:05

Link to other courses.