Product Description

Learn to Paint Abstracts forms part of the best-selling Collins Learn to Paint series, providing a clear and simple introduction to a truly dynamic style of painting that is attracting more and more interest among amateur artists. Laura Reiter provides a clear and accessible introduction to abstract painting, explaining in simple terms how to paint popular subjects in a less representational way. Several simple ways of approaching an abstract painting are demonstrated using watercolour, acrylics, pastels and collage to create abstracts from simple doodles. Practical exercises, useful tips and several step-by-step demonstrations are included. It is the perfect book for those who desire an entrance into abstract art or want to broaden their artistic horizons.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #207718 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

About the Author
Laura Reiter is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter/Printmakers. She regularly runs courses in abstract art and her paintings have been shown in numerous exhibitions. She has also been a prizewinner at the prestigious Bankside Gallery, London, at the Royal Watercolour Society's open exhibition.

Customer Reviews

Small but loaded
Though small in size, every page on this book is full of useful tips, ideas and inspiration! In its first part, the book explores colors, textures, elements of design and composition, then it proceeds to show various ways in which you can create an abstract, all written in a clear language and accompanied by drawings and pictures at every step to clarify it. You could work on the tips in this book for at least one whole year! A gem. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring abstract painting.

Small but excellent
I bought this book as I had always struggled with abstract painting and thought it may help free up my style. It certainly did that as it's full of interesting tips and ideas that proved to bee very helpful. My only minor criticism would be that its to focused on water based paint. Some examples of acrylics or oils would have been useful.
However, I would recommend this book as it's worth the money.

new edition of successful 2006 title
This is a new edition with new design cover of the highly successful 2006 edition, having sold 7000+ copies in its first edition.
Refer to the original edition for reviews to date isbn 0007202725