Abstracts art decor is about line, colour, form, and more importantly, it's about freedom. The freedom to describe the visual image however you want. Isn't that wonderful? I mean, where in our day to day lives are we allowed complete liberty to describe something we're experiencing without analyzing it first? In fact, it would be a mistake to try and logically figure out the artwork using the left side of your brain. Be willing to release any logic and head to the emotional beat of your heart. You see, modern abstract art is about how it makes you 'feel'. It gives you permission to explore how it would make your home environment feel too. Believe me, some abstract work can literally change how people 'feel' within your home about your home, and sometimes, they won't even know why, but they will be saying to themselves, "It feels good to be here." Chances are it was your hospitality combined with contemporary abstract art that sparked that mood...
The beauty of abstract art is that one can see so many wondrous things within the artwork, however, there is nothing more thrilling than when you look at an abstract piece and see something definitive. Like with the following art—what animal do you see?
Dance of the Hummingbird
"Red, yellow, and orange irregular lines swirl freely to create what I see, in it's abstract essence, an harmonious dance between an hummingbird and a bold, red flower bud."
Artist: LAUSEN
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Black and white abstract art is a real paradox? I mean, there isn't anything black and white about this artwork is there? Any possible interpretation of what the art means or translates into falls in a pretty grey area. So, I say, just pick what you like first, then consider if it enhances your abstract decor, and if you do this in that order, you have automatically defined your interpretation of what the art is.
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I love details, however, the one area I sometimes struggle with are the details of a city—the concrete, the crowded sidewalks, the congested traffic fighting to squeezed down narrow roadways... BUT, if I stand back, like on a vista located halfway up a mountain near my city, and I squint my eyes a bit, the sight I see of the city, absent of the noise and exhaust, is absolutely spectacular! The light tracing along the skyline sometimes glows like an aura. That's why I can include abstract urban landscapes as one of my favourite—it reminds me that my city is more than bustle, it's got a soul too. So, thank you Claudio Lami for showing me Manhattan's depth—it makes me feel I can't wait to experience it's beautiful energy again...
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It's more than about laying artistic components together on a canvas—it's about creating harmony.
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It's a classic questions, "Who would buy a piece of artwork that was only red?" Well, I have a classic answer for that, "Anyone who loves abstract art." The thing is, you don't even have to understand anything about abstracts art, to understand what you like, and I personally like green. That's right GREEN. And I want want lots of green when I get it so, if you are like me and you like abstract spot colors—fill your heart with it here!
Hand Polished Emerald Green
"Vibrant green with the clarity of an emerald. The words 'hand polished' are used to metaphorically describe my technique of digitally painting the 'light' over and over until I get the illuminating effect I'm after."
Artist: LAUSEN
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Nature really knew what it was doing when it created flowers, I mean is there anything that makes us feel more connected to the heart of creation than experiencing the essence of a flower? I'm sure that's why so many people love Georgia O'Keeffe's flowers because she knew how to stroke her brush past the obvious form of a bloom and paint the soul instead.
Tulip Mania
"Vibrant red, orange, green, blue, and yellow colours pulled together, in their abstract essence, to illustrate a tulip."
Artist: LAUSEN
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Go figure that this type of modern abstract artwork is considered sensual and intimate. So, if you're wanting to create this type of mood in your home, then these are the prints to consider hanging on your walls. Take a look at Alfred Gockel's abstract famous art called, "Endless Love"—go figure!
Lady in Red
"Red swirls against a black background create what I feel, in it's abstract essence, a feminine figure. Of course, you are free to see whatever you choose—that is the beauty of abstract art."
Artist: LAUSEN
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You know geometry, as in the pure mathematics of points; lines; curves, and surfaces has always fascinated me, that's why I found in creating this section of abstract artwork so enjoyable. Someday soon I hope to create some sacred geometry art, but until that day, I hope you see some art here that gets to the point!
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Jackson Pollack has got to be the most inspiring gestural abstract artist that comes to mind. Just look at how he expressed, in a nonverbal way, how he was feeling... Don't you have days where you'd like vocalize what's deep inside, but just can't seem to find a way to express it? Or, look at Alfred Gockel's series here called 'Moved By the Music'—can't you just hear the melody? What a lovely way to bring life to your home.
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My home decor has many items within it that creates an atmosphere of continuity. For instance, I have four chairs around my dining-room table, not one and not three, but four—that's pretty regular. However, here's the thing, as an artist, I actually get a charge out of the irregular things in life—like my schedule for instance. I love that it's all over the board, gee maybe I should say it's all over the canvas—wink. That said, I love some of my art to lack continuity too, just like the irregular abstract art in this section. Are you a regular person or do you like the freedom to do your own thing like artist Joan Miro has done here?
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Landscape abstract art draws you into an unique understanding about the environment around you. Often we are so focused on what we see in nature and not what we feel while we're there. Abstract landscapes allows you to do just that—feel the colours, feel the time of day, feel the temperature, feel the light... Look at Robert Homan's 'Fields of Green I', can't you, in a heartbeat, feel which season it is? That's why you want an image like that in your home, it creates an atmosphere that you, and others coming to your home, feel and possibly 'warm' up to...
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Leaf through the following botanical prints and see which of this art would leave your home feeling the way you want it to feel...
Leaves an Aura
"The green chakra is the fourth chakra, which is the heart chakra and it means 'balance'. Guess this abstract photograph captured just how perfectly balanced nature is."
Artist: LAUSEN
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Everyday items contain the most spectacular lines and forms for abstract artwork. No doubt a spiral staircase has to be one of the most popular forms of man-made abstract art. Hasn't Elanie Plesser captured the essence of a staircase's golden ratio beautifully? Now there's some deep additional meaning from art.
Abstract Metal Wall Art
"Can you guess what it is? Hint: I wanted to capture the beauty of an everyday bathroom item that is normally taken for granted. A sleek still-life abstract texture found only in chrome."
Artist: LAUSEN
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I like the idea of giving ocean or seascapes their own section, separate from the Landscape Abstract Art section. After all, our sunsets and sunrises at the ocean have to be the most spectacular abstract art ever created.
Ocean of Light into Waves
"A blue sky blends an ocean of light into a final wave that embraces the tropical beach that is awaiting it's arrival. Just the spot to daydream... Of course, you are free to see whatever you choose—that is the beauty of abstract art."
Artist: LAUSEN
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Personally, I think I could look at all art, including photographic prints, of trees, and call them true abstracts. Why? Well, for one thing, abstract art is about 'unconscious emotion' and trees conjure up a deep emotion in me every time. You see, I feel trees are like a role model for perseverance. Trees remind me that they never give up and no matter what circumstance I'm in, I shouldn't give up either—it's only a season that will soon pass. I mean look at them, even though the environment challenges their very nature, day after day, they still hang in there. Leaves come and go. Snow buries them. Wind howls against some of them days on end, and still they remain faithful to their roots. No wonder we reference family charts to the 'family tree'... So, how do these abstract prints of trees make you feel? What do they represent for you? If all you can say is that you like them, well, then they are the perfect abstract for you and the walls of your home...
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You can find the abc's and 123's of abstract art here...
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Trees are hard to avoid in nature. But, one thing that often gets overlooked in abstract landscapes are the unusual textures and lines that create the tree. The following are a few abstract prints that show the other aspects that trees have to offer the art world and your home.
Abstract Wood Photography
"This once towering tree has lived it's life to ultimately become a wonderful abstract sculpture on the shores of Boundary Bay, B.C.—why wouldn't I want to capture such natural beauty in it's reformed artistic state."
Artist: LAUSEN
Story Behind the Art
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