My Abstract Art Painting Tips

First you need to have an imagination and basic painting supplies. I would suggest getting pre-stretched and primed art canvas. The general idea behind this method is using masking tape to tape off perfect squares, circles, outlines, and triangles to make a cool picture. Start with one basic shape somewhere around the middle of the …

My Thoughts on Abstract Painting

Non-objective painting is a puzzle to many people, even to those who say they like modern art in general, meaning works that are not photographically realistic or are made with odd materials or are obvious spectacles like Christo’s fabric gates temporarily set up in New York’s Central Park in 2005. Somehow collages and mixed-media assemblages …

How to Paint Abstract Art at Home

Introduction At first glance, the idea that someone, much less a short article, can teach the intricacies of painting something as abstract as abstract art, may seem absurd. However, before judging this article, remember that art, although a form of individualistic expression, often still follows a loose set of boundaries or guidelines. For instance, while …

How to Make Votive Candles

Votives are often one of the first things candle makers learn to make, and for good reason- they are small, easy and attractive. Votive molds are one of the most inexpensive of all candle molds and very little wax and color are needed. The only equipment that you absolutely need is wax, a wick, a …

Should You Buy Abstract Art?

The 20th century brought about many forms of art with abstract painting being a major one. Abstract art dominates many contemporary art galleries and can be found internationally as well as in your town or city. The general rules to buying abstract art are the same as purchasing any art. Buy what you enjoy and …