This is the final part of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. I explore the most effective plan to consistently get the work done!

This is part nine of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This is probably the most important, difficult and revealing step yet: Layering. I take a deep dive into how to create both visual and emotional depth in my painting.

This is part eight of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This eighth step is to explore how I can use lettering in my abstract work.

This is part seven of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This seventh step is to explore successful abstract compositions

This is part six of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This sixth step is to explore successfully using colour

This is part five of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This fourth step is to explore tonal value and how this relates to my own painting language.

This is part four of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This forth step is to explore contrasts in the language of a painting.

This is part three of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This third step is to explore gestural mark-making

This is part two of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. This second step is to explore making texture and pattern.

This is part one of my ten-step journey from Representational art into Abstraction. The first step is to explore making shapes.

I’ve designed a ten-step programme to move my work from Representational art into Abstraction. I’m basically creating my own shorthand language and I’d like you to understand what I’m saying.

Contrary to popular belief, making abstract art isn’t easy. It’s actually kind of hard. It can be likened to creating your own shorthand language. In this post, I share my reasons why I think, for me, it’s worth the effort.