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This is a new title in Collins' recently relaunched best-selling Learn to Paint series, providing a clear and simple introduction to an exciting style of painting that is attracting more and more interest among amateur artists.
Many leisure painters are interested in painting simple abstracts but are not sure quite how to approach this way of working. In this book Laura Reiter provides a clear and accessible introduction to this contemporary style of painting, explaining in simple, straightforward terms what abstract art is and how various techniques can be used to paint popular subjects in a less representational way.
Early sections look at mark-making techniques, aspects of design and composition, and methods for creating texture and using collage. Laura then explains several simple ways of approaching an abstract painting, using watercolour, acrylics, pastels and collage:
• abstracting from simple doodles
• developing natural forms in an abstract way
• altering shapes
• creating stylized images
• using sections of a drawing
• responding to different emotions
Practical exercises, useful tips and several step-by-step demonstrations are included and the book is illustrated with Laura’s very colourful and exciting abstract paintings.
About the Author
Laura Reiter trained at Kingston School of Art and then at Wimbledon School of Art, where she gained an MA in Printmaking. Some years later she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter/Printmakers. She regularly runs courses and workshops in abstract art, and her paintings have been shown in numerous exhibitions. She has been awarded several prizes for her work, and most recently was a prizewinner at the prestigious Bankside Gallery, London, at the Royal Watercolour Society’s open exhibition. This is her first book.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Though small in size, every page on this book is full of useful tips, ideas and inspiration! In its first part, the book explores colors, textures, elements of design and composition, then it proceeds to show various ways in which you can create an abstract, all written in a clear language and accompanied by drawings and pictures at every step to clarify it. You could work on the tips in this book for at least one whole year! A gem. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring abstract painting.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book as I had always struggled with abstract painting and thought it may help free up my style. It certainly did that as it's full of interesting tips and ideas that proved to bee very helpful. My only minor criticism would be that its to focused on water based paint. Some examples of acrylics or oils would have been useful.
However, I would recommend this book as it's worth the money.
However, I would recommend this book as it's worth the money.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The cover shows a beautiful abstract painting - but the contents are very disappointing. The artwork shown is very basic and I am so unhappy that I am returning it. I can't imagine who is going to learn much about creating abstract art from this book!
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very nice book
This book is very clear and easy to use for beginners who wants to learn about abstract painting. Nice colorful examples of paintings.
Published 5 months ago by eli
Collins |Learn To Paint Abstracts
This is a nice little book for artists who want to try abstracts for the first time. Good descriptions and explanations of what 'abstract' means and what you should be aiming for,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Maggie
Abstracts (Collins Learn to Paint)
Abstracts (Collins Learn to Paint)
This is a small but very informative book. Laura takes the reader through various stages in a logical and informative way. Read more
This is a small but very informative book. Laura takes the reader through various stages in a logical and informative way. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by Pixels Princess
new edition of successful 2006 title
This is a new edition with new design cover of the highly successful 2006 edition, having sold 7000+ copies in its first edition. Read more
Published on 26 July 2008 by all things art UK
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I have many of the Collins learn to Pain series, this was by far the least useful. Very uninspiring - I learnt absolutely nothing from this. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2008 by Fun Painter
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