Hi everyone!
Recently, I was in the mood to create abstract art. I did not have specific ideas, but when I came across digital images by UK artist Mike Deakin, it sparked something in me. So I went ahead and painted my version of an abstract portrait the traditional way. The face is intentionally quirky and disproportional with the focus on color and expression. There are rectangular pieces of neutral collage underneath the primary colors, which add depth to the portrait. Not too bad for first try!
The next two paintings are completely non-representational. Perhaps with the above portrait still fresh in my mind I continued with the angular shapes and lines. In the first one I worked with a limited palette and used mostly acrylic paints - brushing them on in some areas and using a scraper in others. To add dimension I made a series of dots and lines with acrylic paint markers. This piece could be described as a bold graphic.
The second painting is more colorful. I used acrylic paints, crayons and colored pencils. If you look closely you can see subtle details peeking through the multiple layers. Despite the angularity it turned out surprisingly cheerful.
Often, I use art as a visual communication when words fail me. These three pieces are an example of my emotions needing to "come out". I almost always feel way more settled once I make those final touches to the artworks.
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll note that my style differs from post to post. This is because there is no one style that I prefer and I've made peace with it 😄
Thank you, again, for visiting my blog. Wishing you a wonderful day and weekend ahead!
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