Writing About Your Abstract Art

Most artists I know find writing artist’s statements very difficult. One might agree that for artists who work in the style of realism, it is an easier task to communicate their inspiration because they are dealing with tangible and natural references. However, if you’re an abstract artist the challenges are very different. How do you convey to others how you feel when choosing your colors, shapes, forms and techniques? The myriad of internal, intangible forces may be difficult to articulate.

For this article let’s take a look at several different abstract artists and what I have written about their art and their statements. I hope these examples offer some guidance when writing about your abstract art.

I love to write about art and artists. If you would like me to write an Art Review in which I write about the strengths and unique qualities about your art, visit this page.

Karen Johnston Writes About Soft Textures and Brilliant Tones

Karen Johnston, studiokarenjohnston.com, lives in Nashville, Tennessee and refers to herself as an intuitive, abstract painter. She won a Featured Artist Membership Award in the Healing Power of Art & ARTISTS “Art That Lifts Our Spirits” exhibition. We asked artists to submit, along with their JPEG images, a 60-word statement. This requirement poses the challenge for them is to be as clear and concise as possible. As you can imagine, some artists rise to the task with success and it separates the artists who have a clear vision of the kind of artist those who don’t.

For her award-winning submission Karen wrote, “Lingering on interior moments and bringing them to life with soft gestures and brilliant tones is the essence of my work. My joy of nurturing emotion until it rises to the heights of hope and light radiates from my canvases. Touches of whimsy, intuitive marks, and passages of color lyrically combine in my abstract narratives to poetically inspire the spirit.”

Eva Breitfuß Transports Us and Raises Consciousness

Eva Breitfuss, known as Eva Breitfuß, evabreitfuss.space, is a contemporary artist whose paintings transport us on an enthralling, multi-dimensional, visceral journey of transcendent self-discovery.

A profusion of abstract styles culminates in her versatile artistic vocabulary. She orchestrates minimal and reductive imagery and open spaces as well as geometric shapes, detailed designs, and intricate compositions. Every line, color and shape she chooses reflects a purposeful intention to communicate conceptual breadth and depth.

With unerring prowess, Eva lures us into spacious orbits, curvilinear forms, concentric circles, undulating waves and crossing directional lines. Her images release an exalted crescendo and emanate a profound vibrational energy.

You can read a complete Art Review I  wrote on The Healing Power of ART &  ARTISTS website

Britt Michaelian Creates Transcendent Paintings Infused With Healing Energy

Britt Michaelian is a contemporary abstract painter and a quintessential artist/healer. Her transformative paintings are infused with spiritual intuition and healing modalities. They emanate a universal and eternal presence of equilibrium, tranquility, and restoration.

The large enveloping scale of Britt’s paintings embraces us with an immersive and transcendent presence. They conceptualize invisible yet visceral forces inherent in the inner and outer worlds of our existence.

As an artist she applies her depth of knowledge and extensive creative skills anointed with her love for helping others heal. It is worth noting that Britt has a master’s degree in art therapy which contributes to her creative vision.

Read an Art Review I wrote on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website.

Steevie Jane Parks Unites the Healing Dynamics of Colors and Forms

Steevie Jane Parks creates awe-inspiring, multi-layered abstract paintings. She is highly proficient in applying the dynamics of color theory and integrates a range of hues with organic and curvilinear elements. Her art combines her many artistic skills with intuition and engages viewers visually and viscerally.

Steevie’s vibrant painting “Creativity” awakens our inner spirit. Symbolic forms and contrasting colors emphasize dynamism and intensity. The mesmerizing glowing forms conjure visions of stained glass and kaleidoscopes.

Biomorphic elements also enliven many of Steevie’s paintings. However, they transcend their physical details in favor of illuminating their intrinsic essence. Her animated references to patterns from the natural world are often inspired by painting en plein air.

Read an Art Review I wrote on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website.

Would You Like Me to Write An Art Review About Your Art?

I love to write about art and artists. If you would like me to write an Art Review
in which I write about the strengths and unique qualities about your art, visit this page.

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