Perhaps the title would be better as the question I have so often heard: “How can I produce an abstract image?”
Within the next few articles I intend to lead you into those dark secret places filled with wonderful tantilizing enigmas, where we will find all the passionate inspiration and the great variety of techniques required for you to be able to produce an astounding work of art worthy of Howard Hodgkin or Mark Rothko (do not worry if you do not know who they are … you will meet them sometime soon).
So … how do you do it?
I need to ask you a slightly different question in order for us to move forward upon this slippery creative path.
Why?
Why do you want to produce an abstract?
… here is a list of answers which I would like you to read and then decide which, if any, loosely fit your reason for wanting to do it:
1. No reason … I just want to.
2. It looks so easy … and it would be nice for something to go with the decor.
3. In order to make money … lots of it!
4. I feel compelled to … like I really need to.
5. I have visions; dreams; day dreams;...