Realistic Abstracts

Painting Abstracts Based on What You See

Kees Van Aalst

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English

Search Press Ltd
13 October 2010

Art & Architecture; Painting & art manuals

This book introduces the concept of realistic abstract painting - a loosely impressionistic form of painting that leaves much to the imagination of the viewer. The subject, though recognisable, is executed with freedom and fluidity, resulting in a painting that is far from photographic. It has been described as the 'grey' area between figurative and abstract painting, yet there is nothing dull about this style, as the numerous colourful examples in this book show.

Aimed at those with some experience of painting, all the examples in this book use various forms of water-based media, including gouache, acrylics and watercolours. Designed to inspire, this book will stimulate your imagination; encourage you to try out the various methods described; and help you develop your own way of painting in this exciting style.

By: Kees Van Aalst
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 563g
ISBN: 9781844485604
ISBN 10: 1844485609
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 13 October 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kees van Aalst is a visual artist who lives and works in the Netherlands. He runs workshops and courses, for example in watercolour painting and oriental painting techniques, and is the author of several books. He works to commission, and sells his work to private individuals and organisations all over the world.

Reviews for Realistic Abstracts: Painting Abstracts Based on What You See

Intended for artists with some familiarity with painting, this title explores the popular approach of loose, impressionistic representations of nature. With vibrant demonstrations and simple instructions, Kees van Aalst shows how to 'transform reality' in this way. He explains that 'a picture is a painting about something, not a picture of something. Therefore you need to interpret your subject, not imitat it.' The book aims to give readers the skills to create fluid, gestural paintings rather than detailed reality and it is one of the few that actually explores this approach thoroughly. Work by other artists is also featured, as is detailed and thorough information, such as advice about colour harmonies and composition. There are plenty of helpful tips about how to produce paintings that are loose and expressive, not quite full-blown abstract art, but abstractions of reality.-The Artist