Abstract Painting: For Today's Contemporary Artist

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If you are seeking inspiration, this is the book to do just that! It demystifies the process of how artists create abstract art. Written by professional artist, mentor, teacher and owner of the highly respected Art on 30th in San Diego.Over 100 color images provide an exciting variety of contemporary abstract artwork. Each piece of artwork is insightfully reviewed to help the reader develop a critical eye for the visual elements that create exceptional abstract artwork. This book covers some “how to” but focuses more fully on techniques and inspiring examples of these techniques. Full page color images allow the reader to see close-up examples of strong composition, design principles and techniques to try. Chapters on Palimpsest and Pentimento techniques, as well as examples of mark making, are unique to this book. Review: Love Kate's book! - I'm quite new to painting and particularly Abstract and have bought a few books expecting "This is the one!" each time but Kate's book actually got me to put paint to canvas. How good or bad they are is not important , it got me off my butt doing something, thanks Kate 👍 Review: Inspirational guide to abstract painting - I wasn't sure what to expect with this book and am now very grateful to have it. Maybe it is a case of when the student is ready, the teacher will appear but I find this to be the best guide. It is clear, long on beautiful full color examples and short on excess verbiage. It makes abstract painting both understandable and exciting. Thank you, Kate Ashton! You are a gifted and generous teacher.