Art Gift: CreActivity – Nature & Abstract Expressionism
Creating a Nature Painting in Abstract Expressionism Style
I made a super loose
sketch of the structure I saw,
with simple lines
indicating trees, horizon
and water
Part 1 – Warm Up
Creating a loose Template on Watercolor Paper with Analogous colors
Analogous colors are groups of colors located directly next to each other on the color wheel. These color families create a harmonious, serene and cohesive appearance that is often found in nature.
Materials:
- Gesso’d 140 lb watercolor paper
- Greens and Blues acrylic fluid paints by Golden
- Liquitex Gloss Medium/Varnish
- Fun tools
Part 2
On a gesso’d canvas, I added a layer of medium Molding Paste.
Using my watercolor paper Template as a starting point, I transferred color and strokes in a similar fashion to the canvas, keeping everything loose and free.
Part 3
Introducing pops of Complimentary Color and lots of experimentation and PLAY.
Part 4
This progressive Slideshow of the various stages I moved through, staying true to the original concept of an Abstract Expression style.