Abstract Painting

Abstract Painting

By using shapes, colors and textures abstract art creates a mood all to it own. By creating a mood all to it's own abstract art usually does not try to depict any specific image in the end result.

Abstract art plays on the emotions of the artist completely. Since emotions can be very lucid ideas, abstract art is known to be unrecognizable to something based in normal reality. However in a well done abstract piece the viewer can "feel" a presences in the painting. Abstract art is very spontaneous in nature.

When I paint abstract art I do my best to start with at least three different colors. These colors can be complimentary or opposite on the color wheel. This depends on what I want to have the viewer feel and experience. Do I want bright colors that are so opposite that they vibrate when you see them? Such as green and purple, yellow and blue. Or do I want colors that harmonize when you look at them causing your eyes to move in a soothing pattern across the canvas? There is no wrong or right way to paint abstract art because there is no wrong or right way to feel while painting it.

- Emotions

Emotions are the key ingredient for abstract art. What is the artist feeling? Is he feeling angry, sad, in love, out of love, inspired, aggressive? Mood can be greatly effected on the habituates a artists takes and doesn't take. Artists have had a long reputation for using outside stimuli in the form or alcohol, weed, pills etc. I do not agree with this and I do not disagree with it. I am also not saying every artist uses. But I will say that a lot of great art has been inspired and created under the influence and sober. So what does this mean? Emotions are key in creating art, sad or happy, drunk or sober whatever state the artist is in is going to influence the outcome of the piece.

- When to stop, Less is more

When I paint abstract art, I feel as though I want to put subject matter on it, a flower, bird, person, building, etc. I see a beautiful background and I want to put something that defines an image. Most of my art I combine what I am feeling with what I see or am inspired by. However I feel the real challenge in producing a great abstract piece is knowing when to stop, when to say "enough". Abstract art can be as simple as a black and white painting and have a few powerful brush strokes. It can be minimal in construction and design. The artist is saying more with less words, less strokes can say more by utilizing the empty space that now just exists. When using less is more in abstract art it starts to become something else, modern wall art.

- Less Is More, but some times More is better

When I am painting abstract art I try to challenge myself in using less. Meaning how can I make a powerful piece of art by utilizing the empty space that is on the canvas? Say more by saying nothing, paint more by using the paint to accentuate the emptiness giving it form. But the opposite exists as well. How many layers can I use? I ask myself. In my opinion layers of paint mean layers of emotion. So when I want to convey more, I ask "how many layers can I have?" "How many layers can I build?" "How much more color and texture can there be?" I build layers much like a sculptor would take away to expose the hidden form but with layers I add to define dimensions, texture, shape. This conveys emotion.

- Abstract Art where does it come from?

All my pieces of art combine a aspect of the undefinable, the unknown the abstract. I combine my pop art, surrealism, modern art and abstract art together to form my individual style. Abstract art is fun. It allows me to explore the subterranean levers of my psyche. As I dump colors, work with brush strokes, thick gobs of overlaying paint, my mind travels. It travels to a place that can be only explained through the finished product. This allows me to release hidden layers of myself that I can not reach without engaging in the artistic action of painting. Abstract art is the reflection of the inner mind.

- My Goals as a artist

I love painting abstract. But what I love to do more is: combine elements of my surrealism art, buddha art, modern wall art, pop art, stencil art. I engage all these style together to define where my mind and creative out look is.

My first name is Banding (pronounced Bonding) my last name is Hendrix. I live and breathe for the art movement. It is my true calling. I'm originally from San Francisco, but residing now in Scottsdale, AZ. Coming from a multi-racial background I was taught to embrace and love all cultures. I am influenced by those cultures, as well as the unlimited possibilities of beauty and life...
My style is Progressive, I pull ideas from surrealism, abstract, pop art, & urban art.

Experiencing and questioning the essential metaphysical nature of the mind and transcendental thought.

Using the medium of paint to explore and experience the spiritual and supernatural.

I call my art "progressive" because I am always seeking improvement and growth while I aim to crystallize internal perfection through art.

True art is an outward manifestation of an inner reality that has the potential for beauty and total perfection.

I believe we are all perfect entities internally; manifested as spiritual beings. It is our own lack of understanding and perception that keeps us from reaching our full potential as human beings.

I gain a better understanding of that inner reality when I use myself as a creative medium.

I also aim to create an emotional stimulation within the viewer and my art work-- I plant a seed in their mind that takes root and flowers.

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What is your favorite abstract painting?

I used to really love art and it's been a while since I went to a gallery or anything. Who's paintings do you Love? So I can check them out.

As far as abstract painters, and art in general, it really depends on what you like in particular.
My favorites are Picasso's guitarist(during his blue period),
Monet's haystacks are particularly beautiful in that the light actually moves with the painting,
and in general the Hudson River school artists.
I also like Jack Vettriano's works.