Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
How do you make an abstract painting feel energetic without making it feel out of control?
In this painting, I use contrast, texture, expressive lines, and layered color to create movement while keeping the composition balanced.
🎨 Get my free Abstract Painting Starter Guide:
raygrimesfineart.com/free-abstract-painting-starter-guide
If you're learning abstract painting, the guide covers some of the things I wish I'd understood earlier, including simple supplies, avoiding muddy color, and knowing when a painting is finished.
Let me know in the comments:
Do you like adding expressive lines to your paintings, or do you prefer to let the brushwork create the movement?
🎨 WANT TO PAINT WITH ME?
My step-by-step abstract painting courses are designed to help you understand the decisions behind the painting, not simply copy the finished piece.
Explore the courses:
raygrimesfineart.com/painting-courses
ABOUT RAY
I'm Ray Grimes, an abstract artist and instructor. My goal is to help you become more confident making your own abstract paintings, even when you don't know exactly where the painting is going when you start.
🌐 Visit my website:
raygrimesfineart.com
📸 Instagram:
instagram.com/RayGrimesFineArt
📘 Facebook:
facebook.com/RayGrimesFineArt
How do you make an abstract painting feel energetic without making it feel out of control?
In this painting, I use contrast, texture, expressive lines, and layered color to create movement while keeping the composition balanced.
🎨 Get my free Abstract Painting Starter Guide:
raygrimesfineart.com/free-abstract-painting-starter-guide
If you're learning abstract painting, the guide covers some of the things I wish I'd understood earlier, including simple supplies, avoiding muddy color, and knowing when a painting is finished.
Let me know in the comments:
Do you like adding expressive lines to your paintings, or do you prefer to let the brushwork create the movement?
🎨 WANT TO PAINT WITH ME?
My step-by-step abstract painting courses are designed to help you understand the decisions behind the painting, not simply copy the finished piece.
Explore the courses:
raygrimesfineart.com/painting-courses
ABOUT RAY
I'm Ray Grimes, an abstract artist and instructor. My goal is to help you become more confident making your own abstract paintings, even when you don't know exactly where the painting is going when you start.
🌐 Visit my website:
raygrimesfineart.com
📸 Instagram:
instagram.com/RayGrimesFineArt
📘 Facebook:
facebook.com/RayGrimesFineArt
