ABSTRACT ART: Not As Easy As It Seems…

SUPPLIES LIST BELOW ⬇️ So your kid can paint that, right? Does your kid know about composition? How about visual balance or color mixing? White space? Value? Even though kids' art is some of my favorite art; its lack of self-consciousness, the wonderful sense of freedom... I'm not a kid. So not only do I have to learn painting techniques and gain mastery of art skills, I have to try to unlearn - in the zen sense - at the same time, so I can channel that childlike sensibility. Watch as I paint two abstract pieces while keeping in mind all of these criteria. I build layers, edit and try simplify busy areas with pushing and pulling a variety of mediums. Purchase my art: https://www.blakelilianehellman.com/ Instagram   / blakecake8   Artist shoutout to: Jason Craighead Laura Horn (As referenced on my Pinterest board) SUPPLIES I make a small commission when you use these Amazon links - which helps pay for some of my art supplies. Thank you! Get my favorite supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kitchenco... • Degas non-toxic fixative https://amzn.to/3PtCZEg • Tempera Paint Sticks https://amzn.to/3t53TLe • Silicon baking wedge https://amzn.to/3PUToDo • Prismacolor Nupastel Sticks https://amzn.to/456NByJ • Lyra graphite chunky pencil https://amzn.to/3PE3qHs • Ticonderoga graphite pencil (thick size) https://amzn.to/3tiVmUZ • Marabu Art Crayon (black) https://amzn.to/469suxf • Krink giant marker https://amzn.to/48vDjv5 • Derwent Inktense pencils https://amzn.to/3ZD0j7o