Artists can get inspiration for abstract paintings from different textures.
Learn to compose abstract paintings that express whatever you want. Abstract painting is a form of artistic expression that breaks from the rules of academic tradition which state that artists must adhere to realistic depictions of subject matter. Abstract artists can work from a reference but do not have to meticulously copy it. They have the freedom to paint what they see in any manner they wish. Abstract paintings often represent underlying ideas, but they do not have to reflect physical subject matter.
Instructions
1. Think of an idea or emotion you want to express in your abstract painting. Work from a reference if desired, but only for inspiration. Do not create a realistic rendering of anything you see. For example, the subject of a woman with blond hair could stir the emotion of happiness in you. Instead of painting the woman's portrait as she looks, you could paint the feelings of happiness. This could take the form of a canvas filled with warmer colors such as yellows and oranges. If you wish to have a solid plan before starting, make some watercolor "sketches" on paper first to get down some ideas about the final abstract painting.
2. Another approach to an abstract painting can be to study the composition of a photograph and simplify it into the most basic shapes. These basic shape areas can be filled with flat colors. The subject of the painting should not be recognizable, but the composition can be similar to the arrangement of the original.
3. Chose colors to paint it with. Apply paint to the canvas or other suitable surface with a brush. Study your watercolor sketches if you took that approach. Look at the composition photograph if you will be making an abstract painting that way. Otherwise, let your imagination guide your brush strokes and create an improvised abstract painting.
