Creating Abstract Art: Ideas and Inspirations for Passionate Art-Making

I've been waiting for this book! Chock full of exercises designed to get the creativity flowing and show you how to re-frame your thinking. Exactly as the title says, the book provides the artist with ideas to get you moving in your own direction, prompting you to put hand to page and START the process. It is not a how-to with step by step instructions for a finished product. It is a means of inspiration to get your personal process underway with clear illustrations of how to take the first step and inspirational works by other artists using a variety of media and techniques. Use it as an idea book when you are at a loss as to how to begin, or you think you are pressed for time but want to do something, anything, to be creative. You will not be disappointed. This is a complimentary follow up to Dean's earlier book, Art From Intuition, another great collection of motivating ideas. I've used ideas from that book with all ages and I plan to do the same with Creating Abstract Art.

I am a retired psychologist who used to do clinical and educational consultations for many years in a variety of settings. After retiring, I began dabbling in photography, printmaking and painting and sought out a number of highly accomplished professional artists for instruction in these areas with the goal of developing my skills as a photographic artist. In my opinion, Dean Nimmer's book, "Creating Abstract Art"', is an excellent example of an educational text which can also serve as a reference for both students and teachers of abstract art. Additionally, it can serve as a sourcebook for professional artists looking for stimulating ideas and exercises to further their creative expression. "Creating Abstract Art" is a very well-written book by a highly accomplished professional educator and owning a copy will likely prove to be of benefit to almost every student, teacher, and artist willing to consider the ideas and complete the exercises it contains. DISCLAIMER: I have been a student in Professor Nimmer's painting courses for the past year and a few samples of my work appear in this book. I am delighted to see that Professor Nimmer has decided to share his expertise in the form of a book which is available to students and artists around the world.

You will be excited to learn a lot from this book. You will be able to study the illustrations and different paintings as the author gives directions on making abstract art

I recently attended Dean Nimmer's workshop based upon this book. I had never created abstract art and It was fascinating! We explored the essence of what abstract art is, and ways to think about making an abstract work which was challenging and great fun. Creating Abstract Art: Ideas & Inspiration for Passionate Art Making, is a very positive and informative discussion. I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in exploring the wild world of abstract art.

A wonderful book filled with straightforward ideas on how to create abstract art suitable for all skill levels. As a practicing artist, this book got me excited to just have fun and make some art without over thinking every detail. I could see this book not only being useful in the classroom, but for anyone who wants to approach making both two and three dimensional abstract art. With a wide range of suggested projects and full of colorful pictures as examples, this book is a pleasure to read and look at.

I waited eagerly for this book to be published, as there is so little worthwhile information about creating abstract art. Sorry to say it's a disappointment. Just a picture book of finished artworks, some of it pretty good, much of it less than impressive. Lots of philosophy and not nearly enough how-to-do-it. I know the author has strong credentials as an artist and teacher, but this book doesn't reflect that level of quality.

I really really really needed this. I have ordered other books on abstract art, but it was way out of my league for a beginner. Now, when I say a beginner, I'm not an absolute beginner. I understand abstract, but not the initial takeoff or understanding of composition and total color and reasoning of abstract. I find this book absolutely essential to growth. Just take each exercise at a time, (you may not like what you're doing) but you can see yourself evolve and create things that are left untapped. Thank you Dean Nimmer!

I have his previous book so buying this was a no-brainer. And this one is even better than the last. I love the exercises, and the sample of skilled paintings to encourage me. Understanding that no one can actually copy another's abstract, the author gives a lot of advice on how to move through and exercise and find one's own voice. Buy it while you can - and if not here, at the publisher's. Do not pay outrageous prices from scammers, that would be foolish.

Well written and illustrated book

This is the best best best book ever. many thanks Dean

Never tried abstract painting before, usually people or landscapes. During lockdown I needed a bit of inspiration and this book is PERFECT! Simply laid out, you can pick any chapter and go! There is no right or wrong way. Give your imagination full reign! Highly recommended!!

Das Buch ist super, es bietet tolle Anregungen zum kreativ werden. Allerdings stinkt das Buch selbst jetzt 5 Monate nach dem Kauf immernoch säuerlich und muffig. Amazon sollte die Lagerung der Bücher überdenken.

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