Matt, these are great! The lighthouse and the leaf are my favourite. I've just checked out your 'Leaf' post, having inexplicably missed it when you'd first published it - and gosh, your artwork is a beautiful take on the photograph.
Very interesting and good work Matthew. I never thought of creating abstract art from land mapping. And I have to agree that doing artwork just like writing can be time consuming. What kind of medium do you use?
What a unique concept, Matt (and the paintings are awesome, too!)
I'm trying an online art journaling course this year, thanks to a recommendation from our dear friend Rebecca Holden. Her beautiful artwork inspired me and now I will add yours to that list. I don't know much about abstract art, but I think yours are very cool.
Thanks Ms. Writer. Happy you like the artwork. Wait until next month's issue.
Glad to hear Rebecca got you into art journalling. It seems interesting and I like it when she comes out with each post.
As far as abstract art, it comes in different forms. If you look at paintings, some artists mix a bunch of paints around and create a different look than I do. One of the most famous abstract artists was Jackson Pollock. He placed his canvases on the floor and let paint drip down while he was standing. He put multiple colors together without worrying about whether they matched or not. Then there is abstract minimalism. This is where you use only a few colors. Basically, there are no rules with abstract painting.
In my Van Gogh period I preferred acrylics as well, though I came across a hybrid between oils and acrylics. I can't remember what it was called, but it had the consistency of oils but was much quicker drying, like acrylics. I preferred acrylics anyway because I thought.think the colours are more vibrant.
Matt, these are great! The lighthouse and the leaf are my favourite. I've just checked out your 'Leaf' post, having inexplicably missed it when you'd first published it - and gosh, your artwork is a beautiful take on the photograph.
Art using maps, too, is such a lovely idea.
Thanks Rebecca. That means a lot to me.
Such a pleasure, Matt.
Very interesting and good work Matthew. I never thought of creating abstract art from land mapping. And I have to agree that doing artwork just like writing can be time consuming. What kind of medium do you use?
I use acrylic. I needed something that dried quickly in order to create the effects.
Okay, yes acrylics do dry quickly compared to oils. Nice work.
How cool! Well done.
Love seeing your paintings!
If you ever have any interest in responding to my visual interviews, I'd love to have you. No pressure, just an invite.
https://createmefree.substack.com/p/opportunities-for-create-collaboration
Thanks Kathryn. I'll consider your invite. Maybe later in the year if I decide to do it. I'll think about it.
If it ever feels right, reach out ... and if not that's totally okay as well.
What a unique concept, Matt (and the paintings are awesome, too!)
I'm trying an online art journaling course this year, thanks to a recommendation from our dear friend Rebecca Holden. Her beautiful artwork inspired me and now I will add yours to that list. I don't know much about abstract art, but I think yours are very cool.
Thanks Ms. Writer. Happy you like the artwork. Wait until next month's issue.
Glad to hear Rebecca got you into art journalling. It seems interesting and I like it when she comes out with each post.
As far as abstract art, it comes in different forms. If you look at paintings, some artists mix a bunch of paints around and create a different look than I do. One of the most famous abstract artists was Jackson Pollock. He placed his canvases on the floor and let paint drip down while he was standing. He put multiple colors together without worrying about whether they matched or not. Then there is abstract minimalism. This is where you use only a few colors. Basically, there are no rules with abstract painting.
HA...No rules! Now that's my kind of painting! :)
Lovely paintings, Matthew. Do you use acrylics or poster paints?
Thank you Terry. I'm usually acrylics. It's best to use those since I want it to dry fast. The techniques I use require quick drying.
In my Van Gogh period I preferred acrylics as well, though I came across a hybrid between oils and acrylics. I can't remember what it was called, but it had the consistency of oils but was much quicker drying, like acrylics. I preferred acrylics anyway because I thought.think the colours are more vibrant.