Start with Texture, End with Magic: Abstract Painting Demo

🎉 FREE TRAINING: Why Your Abstracts Fall Apart (and What to Do Next) If your paintings start strong but somehow lose their way, this free training will show you the foundational principles behind strong abstract paintings—and exactly what to do when your work feels muddy, disconnected, or unfinished. 👉 https://santafepaintingworkshops.com/... 🎨 Need fresh ideas for your next painting? Get my 52 Abstract Painting Prompts ebook and use code PROMPTS for $20 off. These prompts are designed to help you break through creative blocks, experiment with new approaches, and develop your own unique visual language. 👉 https://andrea-s-school-fd96.thinkifi... In this 15-minute demo, you'll discover: ✨ How to build rich, dimensional texture on canvas first ✨ Why starting with texture changes everything about your abstract painting process ✨ How to use an analogous color scheme to create color harmony ✨ Real-time painting demonstration of the texture-first method ✨ Tips for intermediate and advanced abstract painters looking to elevate their work This painting prompt comes directly from my ebook "52 Abstract Painting Prompts" - perfect for artists ready to break through creative blocks and develop their unique abstract style. Whether you're an intermediate painter looking to refine your technique or exploring new approaches to abstract art, this texture-first method will give you a fresh perspective on building layers and depth in your work. _______________________________________________________________________ 📸 Follow along on Instagram for studio updates, works in progress, painting demos, and behind-the-scenes looks at my life as a working artist. 👉   / santafepaintingworkshops   ABOUT ANDREA CERMANSKI I'm Andrea Cermanski, a gallery-represented abstract painter and founder of Santa Fe Painting Workshops. For more than 20 years, I've helped artists stop guessing and start painting with confidence by teaching the principles behind strong paintings—not just techniques. Whether you're trying to loosen up, strengthen your compositions, or move toward abstraction, my goal is to help you understand why paintings work so you can make better artistic decisions on your own. _______________________________________________________________________ Keywords: abstract painting tutorial, texture techniques, analogous color scheme, abstract art for intermediate painters, painting prompts, texture first painting, how to paint abstract art, abstract painting techniques, layering techniques abstract art, Santa Fe Painting Workshops