Approaches to
Abstract Design
Small children playing with paint do so with little regard for how
their paintings will turn out. They revel in the process, exploring
the flow of the paint, the twirl of the brush, the way the colors mix,
and how the shapes and lines overlap. Abstract painting enables us
to be children again and allow our right brains to take over. Have
you ever experienced a creative block? If so, get into the "abstract
zone." Have you ever felt a mismatch between your left-brain con-
cept and your technical skill? Grab a piece of paper, any brush,
and two or three pots of paint and let your instincts guide you.
Nesting Point fl.
Ann Baldwin, 18 " x 18"
(45.7 x 45.7 em), ink. digital
photographs, oil pastel,
acrylic on b irch panel.