Abstract Art for your wall in seven simple steps

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Free Online Course: Abstract Art for your wall in seven simple steps provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Abstract Art for your wall in seven simple steps is taught by Gabriella Buckingham.

Overview
  • This class will suit anyone wanting to try abstract art for the first time, beginners to intermediate painters and anyone interested in exploring abstract art for fun. I talk you through the essentials to think about when planning your painting and you can watch me fumbling through painting at least one...there will be a bonus film as soon as I've done a second! Make a painting to suit the inner you.

    I'll guide you through the decision making process and things to bear in mind when working out what to paint. If you've never even tried acrylic painting before you may want to watch my previous class called "Acrylic Painting for Beginners - making a lasting sketchbook of colour recipes and techniques". But you can paint with whatever you are used to.

    I really encourage you to ask questions of me @gabriellabuckingham on instagram and here on Skillshare. There are bound to be things beginners need help with and I'd be delighted to do what I can.

    Of course you may be an oil painter or a watercolourist (or even work digitally) - use the materials you are used to - all the abstract principles remain the same no matter what.

    I can't wait to see what you do!

Syllabus
    • Hello
    • Step 1 - How large will you paint?
    • Step 2 - What style of abstract art appeals to you most?
    • Step 3 - What colours will you use?
    • Step 4 - Elements of composition to bear in mind
    • Step 5 - What is your subject?
    • Step 6 - Sketch out some mini paintings
    • Step 7 - time to paint or watch me do some...
    • ...watch me finish my first painting
    • ..in which I paint another sped up!
    • Good luck and hope to see your work