#6 Modern abstract painting in blue

Following on from the previous painting (painting #5) I again set out with no clear idea of what I wanted to paint other than a basic notion. Painted quickly as a simple monochrome painting of blue acrylic paint allowing myself half an hour to complete the piece. However I soon felt that the painting needed some definition and  added a touch of red to deepen shade and provide contrast. The broken finish is a result of the hasty brushwork but seams to add to the overall feel of the piece.

#6 Modern abstract painting
9 x 13 inches approx
Acrylic paint on paper

the first painting

#1 Abstract modern art
Acrylic on paper 9 x 9 inches approx

This is the first painting of my ongoing artist project, painted as a monochrome painting in acrylics with a rapid and broken finish, as I had set myself a shot time frame to complete the piece of half and hour.  I do not normally like painting with acrylic paint as find the rapid drying time a distant limitation, however with this artwork I used this to my advantage allowing each layer to semi-dry and become tacky so as when the bush was drawn across the surface new colour was picked up creating a sense of depth and movement.

Monochrome painting forms a valuable part of modern avant-garde in art movements right through the 20th century, like Abstract Expressionist and Minimalism.  Artists and painters use the single colour monochrome style as a means to convey a variety emotions, sense and value that such painting can provoke through the play of light and texture.

This simple painting technique is both subtle and dramatic way to consider the emotional value of colour on the human psyche, that any artist or painter regardless of skill can employ to create a high impact painting. however to truly understand and execute a monochrome takes some expertise and knowledge.

For further study take the time to look at the work and motives of artists such as Rodchenko, Kazimir Malevich, Ad Reinhardt and Yves Klein to list just a few of the artist who have produced notable monochrome paintings.