Abstraction – Art Prof https://artprof.org Create & Critique Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:26:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://artprof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AP_icon-32x32.png Abstraction – Art Prof https://artprof.org 32 32 Painting Basics TRACK: Lesson 4, Abstracting Sound Effects https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/abstraction/painting-basics-track-week-4/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:44:57 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5157 Prompt Sound Effects We recommend the free YouTube audio library to find sound effects, it really helps when you can hear the audio many times as you work on your painting. Recommended media Any paint media: watercolor, gouache, acryl gouache, oils, water mixable oils, acrylics. We recommend using the same paint media for the entire track. Inspiration Cristi Rinklin, Daniel Zeller, […]

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]]> Watercolor Effects & Tricks https://artprof.org/learn/watercolor-effects-tricks/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:59:18 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=4803 This video shows a wide range of materials, techniques and tools for creating diverse effects in watercolor. You’ll learn how to create many visual effects in watercolor. Like how to achieve various textures, lines, and strokes. How to use other, unconventional tools. All of these techniques can be used to create a visual language for […]

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]]> “Bad” Abstract Painting Compositions https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/bad-abstract-painting-compositions/ Mon, 24 May 2021 22:57:48 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=3129 What is a “bad” abstract composition? This video shows a broad range of abstract paintings, and the opinions of several artists as to why the compositions are effective or not. The opinion of each artist on the abstract composition then stimulates a discussion on why a specific abstract composition is successful or not. Discussion led […]

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]]> Abstract Acrylic Painting Compositions with Collage https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-compositions/ Sat, 22 May 2021 18:15:37 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=3090 See how to begin and develop an abstract painting composition with acrylic paints, starting with collage as a prompt,  from beginning to end. This video demos the process of how to come up with an idea for an abstract painting, determining the tools and techniques to be used, and how to layer and push the […]

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]]> Abstract Acrylic Painting Prompts https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-prompts/ Thu, 20 May 2021 21:59:28 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=3034 This video demos exciting painting prompts to get you started creating abstract paintings in acrylic, using a wide range of techniques and tools for creating abstract paintings in acrylic paint. These prompts are a great way to jump start your process so you can get moving with your paintings. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu. […]

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]]> Abstract Acrylic Painting Effects & Tricks https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/abstract-acrylic-painting-techniques/ Fri, 14 May 2021 18:01:41 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2820 This video shows a wide range of techniques and tools for creating abstract paintings in acrylic paint. You’ll see how to create many visual effects in acrylic paint like how to achieve various types of textures, lines, strokes, and other unconventional tools. All of these techniques can be used to create a visual language to […]

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]]> Wet Charcoal Drawing https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/wet-charcoal-drawing/ Fri, 14 May 2021 15:10:08 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2804 Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates techniques for wet charcoal drawing. Prof Lieu shows how to use a spray bottle, newsprint , and compressed charcoal in order to experiment with making abstract strokes on the paper to create a dynamic and engaging range of contrasting marks. Video walkthrough Art Supplies Tips Prof Lieu’s Tips As far […]

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]]> BBQ Squid: Mixed Media Acrylic Painting https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/mixed-media-acrylic-painting/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:05:31 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2045 Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch demonstrates techniques for creating a mixed media acrylic painting that is inspired by a taste of a texture. Inspired by her experience eating BBQ squid at a Japanese restaurant in New York City, Lauryn creates a thumbnail sketch using Copic sketch markers to plan for the acrylic painting. Lauryn explains different […]

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]]> 3D Design: Chipboard https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/3d/3d-design-chipboard/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:05:10 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2007 Art Prof Clara Lieu presents a basic 3D design project using chipboard and glue guns to construct a sculpture which is an abstract representation of the artist’s personality Prof Lieu begins with a brainstorming activity as a starting point for generating shapes and designs that will visually show an artist’s personality. Cutting techniques with utility […]

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