let's talk art

I wanted to talk a little about the work I do online.The lion's share of my online work is abstract( It seems to sell a little better than most other styles).The interesting thing about creating abstract art is that it is deceptively difficult to create a good piece without it looking like you randomly threw paint on the canvas.

When I'm creating a piece I start first by mentally dividing the canvas.By using proper divisions of space I can create balance and harmony in the painting.Many untrained artists add too many visual elements across the entire canvas giving it a busy crowded feeling.I like to use division of space and colour weight to achieve balance.

When I begin to paint, I visualize each subsequent phase of the process to ensure I achieve the desired surface quality. For-thought is always important and each element in the painting should have a "raison d'etre. Otherwise it will look like it was just plopped in. When a canvas is well balanced and harmonious a person may not consciously realize why the painting looks good but for some reason it feels right.