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Something Which Vaguely Resembles Flowers

Every time I mention alcohol ink, I find myself using words about having fun. It’s only natural, I guess, to feel … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol ink, Blending inks

Drops of Color

At some point in the future I’m planning to EXPLORE — that’s my word for 2021, remember — ideas and … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol inks, Balance, Blending solution, Design Theory, Harmony, Puddle drops, Rhythm

What Makes It Art?

Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More

Abstract Art, Art as communication, Piero Manzoni

Yes, but is it Art?

Let’s talk today about abstraction. I like a lot of abstract art…to look at. I’m not so keen yet on … More

Abstract Art, abstraction, Color, composition, Creative process, creativity, questions about abstract art, what makes a painting a piece of art

A Flight of Fancy

According to the Merriam Webster Idioms Dictionary, the term “flight of fancy” has been used since the 1600s. It means, … More

Abstract Art, acrylic painting, concepts in art, Flight of fancy, ideas, idioms, imagination

Abstracts and Acrylics

I have yet to complete my first “realistic” acrylic painting. I have one in progress, and I’m hoping to finish it … More

Abstract Art, composition, Elements of Art, organic shapes, repetition, shapes

Oil and Water Do Not Mix

I was quite excited on Friday when my husband and I drove into Kansas City. It’s about an hour’s drive, … More

Abstract Art, Art supplies, blunders, Creative-Coldsnow, Kansas City Art Institute, Keith Coldsnow, M Graham, mistakes, oil paints, shopping, watercolors

Paint What You Feel

I’ve always enjoyed viewing abstract art. I know, though, there are a lot of people who don’t “get it”. My … More

Abstract Art, green, imagination

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