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Abstract Art Explained

  How can something that represents nothing in particular be so eye-catching to look at?  If you have once said, "That is easy to paint...who would pay that significant amount of money for something that doesn't even relate to anything?" then chances are you do not appreciate what Abstract Art really is.  When looking at Abstract Art, you are seeing the most freely formed type of artwork an artist can create.
   You would think that when looking at art that is non-representational, it would be less interesting to view as you do not know what the artist is truly trying to depict in his or her artwork.  This is where the beauty of Abstract Art comes about.  This type of art is meant to grab your attention and pull an emotional response right from within you.  Once you see that part of the painting...the part that keeps you drawn in, keep your mind thinking, it is then when you know you are analyzing something special...something called Abstract Art.
      So what grabs your attention when seeing this particular piece of art?  Well let's think...what gets your attention in any circumstance? Why is a stop sign bright red? That's right...Abstract Art, in most circumstances, is filled with colors of all sorts that are meant to turn heads.  This characteristic, along with others such as the paintings texture and other elements, are what make this form of Art One of the Most Popular styles collected today.  The creativity involved with these pieces of art bring upon a new imagination that some viewers didn't know existed within them.  This art is from the heart and soul, instead of what you see is what you get.  With that being said, you can now see that Abstract Art is more than just a thoughtless mess put on a canvas.

      While viewing the work of a very talented artist, Osnat Tzadok, I came across a quote of hers that states... "Every time I pass near a blank canvas I feel something explode inside of me.  It is not something I can explain or pass on to someone else...but it is, always, a beginning of a new creation".  This quote of Osnat's perfectly portrays what we, the viewers, should feel when viewing an artist's abstract creation.  Just as an artist gets this "explosion" that Osnat speaks of, we receive the same feeling when looking at their piece if we truly appreciate Abstract Art.  The beauty of non-representational art is that we can create the story within the painting.  We can ask ourselves, "Why do these colors interact with each other?" or "What does this symbolize?".... and with those questions our imagination brings about answers.  Sure, representational art is still beautiful in its own way, but the artist already has revealed what they want you to see. 

      In conclusion, everything in life is going to have its pro's and con's, its likes and dislikes.  Some people may love Abstract Art, while others may think of it as a talentless display of art.  Its way of breaking away from the representation of physical objects is what makes it different than any other kind of artwork.  In ways, it shows a different side of an artist...it shows emotions that come from inside that are shown using different colors and textures.  Different shapes and forms.  Abstract Art allows artists to let their creativity go free without having to worry about straight lines or perfect shapes.  Their creativity allows them to take nothing and turn it into something.  Not only something, but something that is pleasing to others which is a talent beyond itself.

http://www.OsnatFineArt.com

About the Author

I paint with acrylic and enjoy the contemporary, abstract and landscape but mostly enjoy the combination of these three. My work is a source of great pleasure for me
and for those who have already purchased my art. I paint using only High Quality
Fine Art materials.

From day to day I get more and more recognition that is beyond my dreams.

Some of my accomplishments include:

• FOX TV has purchased one of my paintings for a TV series called "Prison Break".
• On October 1st 2007 I have signed a contract with a big production company ("Three Good Men LLC"). The company purchased four of my paintings that will be used in key featured areas of the set of a psychological thriller called "Root of All Evil".
• I was approached by CBC news. A crew came to my home studio and filmed me working while interviewing me.
• The “Toronto Star” – number 1 newspaper in Toronto has also written about me and my work.
• My painting "Get Wild" was chosen by Thomson Nelson Publication as the Book Cover for "CANADIAN POLITICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY 7/E". Pub Date: 10/15/2007
• Limited collectable edition of eight quality wines made by the "Ramim" boutique winery. The labels display my Original Paintings. The wines will be distributed in Israel and the USA.

I sell my art through private galleries, commercial, eBay, & private commissions.

http://www.OsnatFineArt.com

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Abstract Art
How do I understand abstract art?

I have a fascination with abstract art, mostly because I don't understand it; I don't understand where it comes from, or how it becomes catalyzed. It's not just surreal paintings or sculpture, but also obscure music, photography, avant-garde ways of life, or eccentric people. It's paradoxical because the less I understand it, the more I enjoy it, but at the same time the fact that I don't understand it leaves my mind running wild with thought. Do I rely solely on interpretation? For example... how should I interpret Abstract Expressionism?

the best way to understand: take a class. i took a class on Modern Art and it is imperative that you understand the culture and the context in which the piece was created. you can read up on abstract expressionism to get some idea of it, but the best way is to really understand the evolution of art and how abstract expressionism fits into the time period in which it occurred. what came before it and what came after.

Abstract Art #1 - by Mixed Media artist Burnell Yow!

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