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    Painting project

    Sep 03, 2021 4 minutes

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    ■ Paint a semi-abstract or abstract painting from a photograph

    ■ Don’t be too prescriptive – leave the subject to the viewer’s imagination

    ■ Tips & techniques for painting with acrylics

    In the previous two issues (LP, August and September) I explained the process I use to paint abstracts from photographs using acrylics.

    Last month, I introduced you to this seascape (below) then cropped the scene to make a good subject for this painting project (right). I then suggested you could make preliminary sketches using coloured pencils to prepare yourself for producing the finished painting. I hope you enjoy following along with this demonstration, perhaps even using your own colours. I look forward to seeing your finished work.

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