Watercolor Techniques For Abstract Paintings

Looking to create an interesting abstract painting? Then look no further! Join Steve Curl, an experienced watercolor painter from Palo Alto, California, as he takes you on a journey to discover the creative process of abstract painting. In this tutorial, Steve will be using his expertise in painting landscapes and seascapes to teach you how to create an abstract painting from simple forms. You'll get an exclusive opportunity to learn the process Steve learned from Mike Bailey, a renowned artist and teacher from the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society. With Steve's guidance, you'll be using a hand lotion bottle, kitchen scissors, and a garlic as points of departure to create unique forms for your abstract painting. You'll explore the manipulation of shapes, sizes, and relationships to create an arresting design that catches the eye. Steve will be using watercolor brushes, paints, and a pad of tracing paper to help you experiment with forms, values, patterns of lights and darks, and textures to make your abstract painting aesthetically pleasing. The challenge of abstract painting is to self-generate everything and bring out the information from within to create a beautiful piece of art. Steve will be sharing his insights on how to use your intuition to trust yourself in this creative process. You'll also learn about the elements of design, such as shape, line, value, texture, and pattern, that make an abstract painting beautiful.