Want to learn the exact techniques to create abstract art?

Many artists develop their own technique of how to create abstract paintings. We learn from our own trial and error and from the experience of other artists. I've just found this abstract art eBook/DVD combo that looks pretty good with techniques of how to create 108 different abstract paintings and I'm going to order myself a copy. It's just really good to see how others work and try different things.

Back in Dubai

So I'm back in Dubai for a month to take part in some art and craft fairs, I have a small hotel job to do and another opportunity or 2 for displaying and selling artwork. It has been a tough market in the Uk and I need to decide whether I should return to Dubai as there are more opportunities to actually make a living than there seem to be in the UK and an artist needs concrete sales to survive!

September Update

So Art on the Prom in Felixstowe went really well on 5th September - it was a lovely day although a bit breezy, but I made some good sales and thank everyone who came by. After that I went to see a couple of galleries in Felixstowe and will have my work in both of them by Christmas. In fact I had a piece in one of the galleries sell on the same day that I took it in! Very encouraging so I must get some more work done to go and see some of the galleries in Southwold and Aldeburgh.

In November I will be heading back to Dubai to do some markets and exhibitions so I also need some work to take with me there, plus there is the possibility of another hotel job over there. Busy times :-)

Busy Painting...

Sorry, long time, no post! I have been busy creating new paintings for the UK. The one in the post below was sold on eBay and I am continuing to try that out as a means of selling some more.

In the meantime I have moved onto a bit of a flower theme with a textured base, as can be seen in the picture here. I am also developing my leisure website with a subsite devoted to painting hints and tips which I am slowly building up. You can see the start of the Painting Tips Website.

On 5th September I am taking part in Art on the Prom in Felixstowe, so I am also busy doing paintings for that, fingers crossed the weather stays fine!

Finally, a new painting!

So, having moved back to the UK from Dubai (at least temporarily) I have finally got round to creating my first new painting here. I have been looking around at the popular colours here and I have started off with a teal abstract which is size 100x50cm. I won't be able to do much more though as all my painting materials are at my sister's house 100 miles away! I had to find some alternative texture to use and in this case used artex with pva and water.

A Rothko in Melbourne

So I am travelling around a bit at the moment and was in Melbourne a couple of days ago at the National Gallery of Victoria where they had Mark Rothko's No 37. I just love this painting, I don't know what it is about Rothko but I just never get tired of looking at his work. I'm going to be working on something similar for my own home I think once I get back from my travels.

Market at Festival City on 7th May

So I will be doing one more market at festival city on 7th May - this time we will be in the Ikea area and I have at least one big new painting as shown here. Come and take a look as there will be lots of artist and crafters there from midday til 7pm.