Absolute Minimalism - Absolute

Deep shades of red and one bright red shape

It is difficult (at least for me) to be truly minimalistic in a painting, there is always the tendency to put in something else and spoil it and it is also so easy to be boring by having too little. It is a balance and I think it is working on this one.

This is truly absolute minimalism. A minimalist painting with a geometric design - just the large rectangle all painted in pure watercolour. The subtleties of watercolour are important here to create interest in that large red shape. Any medium can be used to create a painting but watercolour has a subtlety that is somehow unique. The muted colours in this painting for example still have a vibrancy that could be lost with say acrylic or even oil.

There are no secrets on how to create minimalism  but I do not think there is one specific way. Each artist needs to find their own way and be driven by their own inspirations. I can help artists with my personal art tuition. to find their way.

Take a look at my post create a minimal painting it shows my approach.