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• Today's Featured Abstract Artist: Debra Corbett

  

  Massachusetts abstract artist Debra Corbett's favorite shape to paint on is the square, and I agree with her that this shape is a natural container for... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Second Stage in Two New Abstract Paintings

  

  I continued working on the backgrounds of two new abstract paintings, keeping the color patterns and underlying compositions very similar. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Beginning A New Series of Abstract Paintings

  

  After working on a series of ink drawings recently, I finally started a new series of abstract paintings. Changing tools, media, and size always requires a bit... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Redoing My Abstract Art Website

  I have decided to redo my abstract art website, which is going to be a humongous job. Some of the issues I need to consider are: What will make my website... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Letting in the Light: Negative Space in Abstract Drawing

  

  Negative space is essentially the space between objects (forms) and lines. In a drawing, it is the white space of the paper showing through. The shape of these... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Upbeat Lines Make the Mood in New Abstract Drawing

  

  Sometimes I think my art is a lot more upbeat than I am! How do the swirls and lines in this new abstract drawing look so happy and energetic when I often... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• New Book on Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell

  Yellow and Blue a Great Combination in Abstract Art Featured! Archives July 2011 June 2011 May Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Yellow and Blue a Great Combination in Abstract Art

  

  While I love painting in shades of red, there is something about yellow and blue that grabs me, too. I've often used the combination in my abstract art, both... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Beginning New Abstract Drawing with Primary Colors

  

  I began this summer drawing with the primary colors yellow, red and blue, but quickly added green and shades inbetween. Using flat lines straight up-and-down an... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Getting Back to Canvas Painting Left in Midstream

  

  Life interrupted my progress on this large canvas painting, but today I began to work on it again. After taking a break from an unfinished painting, I will ofte... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Signing Up for Dependence on Independence Day

  

  Today on the Fourth of July, 2011, Adrian and I would have been married for 30 years. We chose Independence Day to celebrate our vows of dependence on each... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Making Another Black on White Abstract Drawing

  

  While I love color, it is sometimes very satisfying to work simply with black ink on white paper, which I did in this recent abstract drawing. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Putting Final Touches on New Abstract Painting

  

  The lines I added in my last painting session helped create texture and focus in this abstract painting, but I felt it still needed more interest and emphasis. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Continuing Work on New Abstract Painting

  

  Today I drew lines on my latest abstract painting, beginning with small marks in white, blue and orange to add texture and color. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Changing the Background Dramatically Changes Abstract Painting

  

  I continued to patiently work on this new abstract painting, carefully filling in the background with unbleached titanium. It took time and care as I worked my... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Shades of Blue in New Abstract Drawing

  

  I began this abstract drawing with some bold blue lines using the thick end of a Zigg calligraphy pen. Gradually I added lighter shades of blue, some greens, an... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Is Creativity Helped By Defective Tools?

  

  I made this new drawing with a black Zig calligraphy paint pen. Perhaps because it had been sitting around for months, I had trouble getting the ink to flow.... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 ART & DESIGN

• Inspired to Make More Abstract Drawings

  

  Having two of my abstract drawings in the Johnson Art Museum at Cornell University this summer has inspired me to do more drawing. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• My Abstract Art World News

  

  I am still missing Adrian in my life and just beginning to learn how to live as, what? A widow? It's hard for me to apply that word to myself. Thankfully, I kee... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Importance of Line in My Abstract Art

  

  Whether I'm drawing or painting, line has always been an important element in my abstract art. Lately I've been working on pen and ink drawings, using Zig memor... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE