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Here are some of the paintings there...
minimal watercolours -whispering glass
by alan brain | 24/07/2020 | minimal art, studio page | 0 Comments
The subtleties of watercolour can be used to great effect in minimalism and this example demonstrates the beautiful translucency of the medium. Any medium can be used to create a painting but watercolour has a subtlety that is somehow unique. The muted colours in this...
minimalism – calming depths
by alan brain | 23/07/2020 | minimal art, studio page | 0 Comments
In this minimal painting nothing is absolutely clear but painted in a minimal way. The large rectangle creates a sense of space with one or two small rectangles to add intrigue. The large space is surrounded by interesting geometric shapes with line, again to add...
minimal expressionism in watercolour – interactions
by alan brain | 23/07/2020 | for About page, minimal art, studio page | 0 Comments
Paintings can be described in many ways and this is an example of minimalism. This art is an example in watercolour. Rectangular shapes are not fully described but are just evident. The painting is inspired by imagining interactions in very quiet places. Original...
geometric art with a minimal touch – away!
by alan brain | 22/07/2020 | for About page, minimal art, studio page | 0 Comments
Geometry in art has existed since art began but we tend to look at it as a modern phenomenon, perhaps that is because we live in a geometric world of man made structures. Geometric art has certainly evolved to become a genre of its own in recent times and this example...
Minimal Artwork – Remember Skip
by alan brain | 16/10/2019 | for About page, minimal art, studio page | 0 Comments
watercolour has wonderful qualities such as luminosity which is used in a piece of minimal artwork here. Creating more with less is a challenge and this painting is intended to create a sense of calm intriguing space. Several layers of paint have been applied to give...
surreal abstract painting – Boneface
by alan brain | 30/05/2019 | studio page, surreal art | 0 Comments
A surreal abstract painting is not realism. Some recognisable shapes can be included and symbols too to trigger particular thoughts. In surreal abstract painting shapes and colours are deliberately changed from reality. Even the title can be so bland as to give no...
new surrealism – breaking out
by alan brain | 29/05/2019 | Aerobility, studio page, surreal art | 0 Comments
Have you ever experienced that sense of excitement and freedom when you release yourself from being held back? I am sure you have. Then you can probably relate to this painting - Breaking Out! the release of bonds and the excitement within. new surrealism - a painting...
minimal watercolour painting – elegance
by alan brain | 29/05/2019 | for About page, studio page, surreal art | 0 Comments
watercolour is a wonderful medium for artists because it is so versatile. It can be used strongly for rich powerful colours or, as in this painting, more subtly and a little muted, Elegance is the title of this minimal watercolour painting. Original Painting...
new surrealim – lightness
by alan brain | 14/07/2017 | studio page, surreal art | 0 Comments
Abstraction is the opposite of realism. In abstract artwork shapes and colours create an emotion rather than remind you of something you know. Sometimes the shapes are recognisable but more often not - this is called non objective painting. New abstract artwork has...
geometric shapes, texture and colour make – intrigue
by alan brain | 22/06/2017 | geometric paintings, recent work, studio page | 0 Comments
This unique painting for sale directly from the artist was inspired beside a lake in a remote part of Canada. It is for the viewer to engage and feel its emotion, no explanation by this artist is possible. Perhaps we sometimes paint what cannot be articulated....
haunting painting – Facing Death
by alan brain | 29/07/2015 | figures, for About page, studio page, war art | 0 Comments
This haunting painting is about facing death. The colours are subdued and cold, the "eye" is hypnotising. Is the small figure on the way to infinity or at least addressing the prospect? It comes to us all. We rarely think about it, or do we? Original Painting...
Abstract war figure paintings – a soldier’s return
by alan brain | 18/02/2015 | figures, studio page, war art | 0 Comments
Soldiers returning from war may already be dead or injured, and almost certainly numb. This abstract war figure painting attempts to capture the moment of return. The gender of the figure is indeterminate, both sexes were suffering from their experiences. No one...
world war one art – Flanders, a soldier’s journey
by alan brain | 30/03/2014 | for About page, studio page, war art, world war one paintings | 0 Comments
Soldiers in Flanders experienced many hardships as well as death. This world war one art attempts to capture a soldier's feelings at the start of his tour of duty it - is a soldier's journey. The Great War was the war to end all wars, nineteen years later it became...
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