In the truest sense of the word, a non-objective painting is different from an abstract painting. After all, it’s not “abstracted” from real life—the artist simply creates shapes, patterns, and texture, and molds them into a final painting.
In the video below, Virginia Cobb explains her own approach to creating non-objective artwork, and even demonstrates the first step in her process. Take a look:
NOTE: You can get Virginia’s full painting tutorial at Creative Catalyst.
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In today's clip, watercolor painter Linda Baker demonstrates how to carefully lighten certain sections of a painting using only clean water, a brush, and paper towels. As she works, Linda also explains why some edges just need to be softened in order to successfully draw the eye around the pai. . . read more
Watercolor painter Ann Pember is well-known for her larger-than-life florals, which feature vibrant, yet realistically blended colors. In today's video clip, she demonstrates her painting process on a single petal. . . take a look: NOTE: You can get Ann Pember's full floral painting DVD at Cre. . . read more
In today's video, watercolor expert Betty Carr demonstrates how she gets into the rhythm of painting before actually jumping into a real painting. Think of it like warm-up exercises for your brush AND your mind. She also discusses some ways that you can keep your brushstrokes fresh, organic an. . . read more
In today's video clip, Dale Laitinen takes a step back from his usually vibrant watercolors, and demonstrates how to create a value painting with just shades of gray. Whether you use this technique as a study for a full-color painting (similar to making a preliminary sketch in charcoal, for ex. . . read more
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