Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
How do you create depth and movement in an abstract painting without knowing exactly where the painting is going?
In this painting, I work through layers of soft color, stronger contrast, texture, and expressive marks until the composition begins to come together.
🎨 Get my free Abstract Painting Starter Guide:
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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:
What part of an abstract painting gives you the most trouble: color, composition, knowing what to add next, or knowing when to stop?
🎨 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
Complete Abstract Painting Collection:
raygrimesfineart.com/course-bundle/the-complete-abstract-painting-collection
ABOUT RAY
I'm Ray Grimes, an abstract artist and instructor. I create paintings by building layers, contrast, movement, and texture, and I teach those same ideas in a simple, approachable way.
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 create depth and movement in an abstract painting without knowing exactly where the painting is going?
In this painting, I work through layers of soft color, stronger contrast, texture, and expressive marks until the composition begins to come together.
🎨 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:
What part of an abstract painting gives you the most trouble: color, composition, knowing what to add next, or knowing when to stop?
🎨 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
Complete Abstract Painting Collection:
raygrimesfineart.com/course-bundle/the-complete-abstract-painting-collection
ABOUT RAY
I'm Ray Grimes, an abstract artist and instructor. I create paintings by building layers, contrast, movement, and texture, and I teach those same ideas in a simple, approachable way.
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
