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		<title>Steps to Create an Amazing Abstract Painting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thomson Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have the makings of a terrific artist. It&#8217;s fun and easy. Let me walk you through the basics. STEP 1: Go to a local hobby store like Michaels, Joann or an art supply store and buy a pre-stretched and pre-primed white 18 by 24 inch canvas, which makes an ideal starting size. It should [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have the makings of a terrific artist. It&#8217;s fun and easy. Let me walk you through the basics.</p>
<p>STEP 1: Go to a local hobby store like Michaels, Joann or an art supply store and buy a pre-stretched and pre-primed white 18 by 24 inch canvas, which makes an ideal starting size. It should cost less than ten bucks. I know you can get a six-pack for $50. While you&#8217;re there, buy four or five, 4 ounce tubes of Basic Liquitex or a similar, inexpensive acrylic latex artist&#8217;s paint. They should cost around $5 each. Pick colors you like or ones that will match the room where the art will be hung. Don&#8217;t pick white, black, or gray but shades of brown or gold are all equally okay to use. Remember, we want this to be as colorful as possible. You won&#8217;t even need brushes of anything else. You can always buy a cheap frame later, if needed.</p>
<p>STEP 2: Bring everything home and place some newspaper on the table you&#8217;ll be using. Lay the canvas flat on the paper and get a paper bowl for each color. To begin with, squeeze a quarter-sized dollop of each color into a bowl. Add a few drops of water as needed to make the paint flow well. Chose which color will be the dominant or primary background color. Add another extra squirt to that bowl and get ready to have some fun.</p>
<p>STEP 3: You will now spread the main color across the canvas. You have 3 options, depending on how messy you want to be. You can use your fingers and hand, dipped directly into the bowl, or cover your hand in clear, Saran-type wrap first and use that method, or use a brush. I like the hand idea because it&#8217;s more fun and you get more involved. Either way, dip into the color and spread the color over the canvas quickly without any attempt to cover it completely. Just swirl around the color here and there until at least three-quarters is covered. Now, without waiting for it to dry, pick a secondary color and go over the empty spaces, while overlapping the first one. Use quick strokes, smearing the paint.</p>
<p>STEP 4: Now, go to the third bowl and use either one finger or a thin (half-inch) brush. Dip into the paint and make side to side movements in all directions, covering any areas you choose without trying to make an object or picture. Try diagonal lines and curved shapes as well. Don&#8217;t let the paint dry and move on to the final color. Do the same with you finger, overlapping the last color and smearing and swirling as you go.</p>
<p>STEP 5: Now, go back to the first color and add a bit more water until it&#8217;s drippy. Then, pick up the bowl and fold the edge to form a small pouring spout. Pour or drip the paint from a height of a few inches above the canvas onto the picture, letting the randomness form squiggles and droplets everywhere. You&#8217;ll know when you&#8217;re finished. Let it all dry before placing it upright. You now have a beautiful abstract creation you&#8217;ll probably want to sign and frame. The great thing about this way of painting is that it doesn&#8217;t require any artistic talent. And if you don&#8217;t like the way it turned out, let it dry and paint over it with common household white paint. Then start all over.</p>
<p>Some words of advice from someone who has done this before. The more you allow the paint to ebb and flow, the better. Be quick, random, and don&#8217;t over-think what you intend to do. It looks best when done with a free and easy hand. And that&#8217;s the last thought. Use your hands; they&#8217;ll wash up just fine and you can truly say you have a hand-made piece of artwork.</p>
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		<title>Abstract Paintings with Italian Artist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Italian Artist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Collecting paintings is one of the most hobby of collectors, nowadays. Particularly, collecting abstract paintings is loved and Mario Zampedroni is artist who is well-known on the world about this field. Attended Castello Sforzesco&#8217;s High School of Art in Milan, were he followed drawing and painting courses and distinguished himself being awarded many prizes. Until [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collecting paintings is one of the most hobby of collectors, nowadays. Particularly, collecting abstract paintings is loved and <a href="http://www.zampedroni.com/">Mario Zampedroni</a> is artist who is well-known on the world about this field. Attended Castello Sforzesco&#8217;s High School of Art in Milan, were he followed drawing and painting courses and distinguished himself being awarded many prizes. Until the end of 1970s he took part in painting competitions and won six times. He graduated in Graphics and advertising and studied architecture at Polytechnic in Milan. But first of all, let&#8217;s talk about abstract paintings.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zampedroni.com/">Abstract paintings</a> are unique and the most creative style of the paintings. Abstract Oil paintings have been the privilege of the people with high artistic sense. Abstract art paintings can be defined as an art that uses color and form in a non-representational way and it does not depict objects in the natural world. Abstract paintings were often claimed to capture something of the depicted objects&#8217; immutable intrinsic qualities rather than its external appearance.</p>
<p>Abstract painters have the highest artistic sense.There have been many famous abstract painters. Their abstract art work has been greatly appreciated. Most of these abstract painters have produced their Abstract oil paintings on canvas. Picass is one of the most famous abstract painter. His abstract paintings are amongst the most popular abstract art paintings.Picass abstract paintings have earned him worldwide recognition.</p>
<p>Abstract art has deep roots in history. Non-objective art is not an invention of the twentieth century. As the depiction of human beings is not allowed in the Islamic religion, consequently the Islamic culture developed a high standard of decorative arts. Calligraphy is also a form of non-figurative art. Abstract designs have also existed in western culture in many contexts. However, Abstract art is distinct from pattern-making in design, since it draws on the distinction between decorative art and fine art, in which a painting is an object of thoughtful contemplation in its own right. There are also many large abstract paintings.</p>
<p>Contemporary abstract paintings also represent true form of the abstract art. Modern abstract paintings have successfully attracted the art lovers. Modern abstract oil Paintings are of various wonderful styles. These include abstract expressionist paintings, abstract landscape paintings, abstract still life painting and abstract flower paintings etc. The abstract acrylic art is also getting very popular. The abstract art artists are also reproducing colourful abstract art. Mario Zampedroni is among the contemporary abstract painters who works can be seen today.</p>
<p>The abstract art lovers decorate their homes and offices with these wonderful abstract oil paintings. Cheap abstract art is also available from the abstract art galleries. People can buy the cheap abstract paintings from the abstract art galleries. They can also buy the reproductions of the famous abstract paintings from these abstract art galleries.</p>
<p>And now, a good news for the abstract paintings lovers. Get abstract paintings of your choice just by selecting the Model number of the Abstract Oil Painting on website or by choosing the Photo of your required image on website. Mario Zampedroni will make you pleasure with paintings.</p>
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