--- product_id: 1422704 title: "Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques" price: "£21.83" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1422704-painting-abstracts-ideas-projects-and-techniques store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques **Price:** £21.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques - **How much does it cost?** £21.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1422704-painting-abstracts-ideas-projects-and-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Clear, challenging and inspiring, this book contains instructions for 65 abstract paintings that you can get to work on straightaway, with no previous experience. All the basic information relating to picture elements, composition, theme and design is provided at the start of the book, together with an exploration of the meaning of abstract painting, and its importance as a means of self-expression and creativity. Rather than providing step-by-step instructions, each of the exercises consists of information on method, materials, technique, composition, imagery and structure which will direct you to the finished piece while at the same time allowing your creativity to flow. Review: Full of specific projects designed to get you painting - I read the negative reviews and almost didn't buy, but I'm so glad I went ahead. This book has a purpose and it is to get you painting, playing with concepts (the goal of many of the exercises literally uses the word "play"), trying different techniques, and tapping into your own creativity. It's purpose is not to reproduce the pictures, and because of this, the pictures are chosen more to illustrate the technique than for their aesthetic quality. Because beautiful paintings are done by people who have practiced a lot and mastered lots of techniques and concepts and learned over time how to put them together. Those people don't need books like this. People like me, who want to really know how to do that one day, to be proficient at it, but who cannot get a fine arts degree to learn all that I would need to know, can really benefit from a book like this. This book also helps with self-consciousness and perfectionism, that have kept me scared of actually painting. Because the goal of the exercise is to play and practice, not produce a masterpiece, I've been able to loosen up and let go, and I am having a lot of fun with it. It focuses you more on the technique or concept that judging the outcome. A lot more ideas for things I want to try are flowing too. Review: A banquet for the hungry soul of abstract - "Everything can be done but nothing has to be"...awesome book! Upon the surface this book looks easily simplified and sparse in content. Read each line and consider the thought put forth and you are dining a la carte. This book is by far the best book on getting to know yourself, your journey, your soul and the golden elements of how to. This book will last me at least 2 years in play and discovery. A treasure, so rare, so brutally truthful and yet so humbly stated. I recommend this book to any serious abstract artist who wants to paint the stroke with confidence, boldness, energy and focused intent. The works shown are not spectacular but provide enough direction to get you thinking, working and learning. Understatements in this book are the power source of the whole road of abstract. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #520,894 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #545 in Watercolor Painting #2,452 in Other Art Media (Books) #8,100 in Coloring Books for Grown-Ups | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 522 Reviews | ## Images ![Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oVRNr4FyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of specific projects designed to get you painting *by A***R on February 24, 2018* I read the negative reviews and almost didn't buy, but I'm so glad I went ahead. This book has a purpose and it is to get you painting, playing with concepts (the goal of many of the exercises literally uses the word "play"), trying different techniques, and tapping into your own creativity. It's purpose is not to reproduce the pictures, and because of this, the pictures are chosen more to illustrate the technique than for their aesthetic quality. Because beautiful paintings are done by people who have practiced a lot and mastered lots of techniques and concepts and learned over time how to put them together. Those people don't need books like this. People like me, who want to really know how to do that one day, to be proficient at it, but who cannot get a fine arts degree to learn all that I would need to know, can really benefit from a book like this. This book also helps with self-consciousness and perfectionism, that have kept me scared of actually painting. Because the goal of the exercise is to play and practice, not produce a masterpiece, I've been able to loosen up and let go, and I am having a lot of fun with it. It focuses you more on the technique or concept that judging the outcome. A lot more ideas for things I want to try are flowing too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A banquet for the hungry soul of abstract *by V***N on February 26, 2013* "Everything can be done but nothing has to be"...awesome book! Upon the surface this book looks easily simplified and sparse in content. Read each line and consider the thought put forth and you are dining a la carte. This book is by far the best book on getting to know yourself, your journey, your soul and the golden elements of how to. This book will last me at least 2 years in play and discovery. A treasure, so rare, so brutally truthful and yet so humbly stated. I recommend this book to any serious abstract artist who wants to paint the stroke with confidence, boldness, energy and focused intent. The works shown are not spectacular but provide enough direction to get you thinking, working and learning. Understatements in this book are the power source of the whole road of abstract. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Abstract Painting *by B***9 on September 23, 2010* The book is great for painters with some experience. There are many abstract painting ideas, and starts to get you going, but for anyone who wants a step, by step demo this book is not for you. There are also some language difference on painting principles, and the elements of design, but they should not be a problem for experienced painters. It is exactly what the title says: Ideas, Projects, and Techniques. I will be pulling off the shelf during those dry periods when ideas stop flowing. Rolina van Vliet does show finished paintings for each of the 60 odd ideas. Some are her work, but many are done by her students so there are plenty of illistrations to help explain the written text. ## Frequently Bought Together - Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques - Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language - Abstract Painting: For Today's Contemporary Artist --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1422704-painting-abstracts-ideas-projects-and-techniques](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1422704-painting-abstracts-ideas-projects-and-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*