Ray Grimes - Abstract Art

Will 2 Colors + White Work?

Short | 2 months ago

I started with a simple sketch and only used 2 colors + white. Did you think it would work?

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Can This Sketch Become a Painting?

Short | 2 months ago

This started as a simple sketch. What colors should I use next?

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When the Painting Finally Shows Up

Short | 3 months ago

It looked uncertain the whole way… until the structure finally showed up. That’s what keeps me painting: finding the order after the uncertainty. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #finishedpainting

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The Darks Make the Light Believable

Short | 3 months ago

The darks are what make the light believable. Without enough depth, the bright areas don’t have anything to push against. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paynesgrey

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Now the Light Starts Guiding the Eye

Guide | 3 months ago

At this point, I’m not just adding light, I’m controlling attention. The goal is to guide the eye without making it feel guided. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paintinglight

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One Small Opening Can Change the Painting

Short | 3 months ago

One small opening can change the entire weight of the piece. Sometimes the smallest light area helps carry the whole composition. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paintinglight

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The Painting Gets Stronger When I Remove Noise

Short | 3 months ago

The painting gets stronger when I start removing noise. Negative space isn’t empty, it gives the eye somewhere to rest. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #negativespace

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Light Works Better When It’s Discovered

Short | 3 months ago

Light works better when it’s discovered, not announced. I want it to feel like the light was already there, just waiting to come through. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paintinglight

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When the Light Starts Breaking Through

Short | 3 months ago

This is the first place the painting starts to breathe. Now I’m looking for the first sign that the space is opening. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paintinglight

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Hard edges need soft places to land

Short | 3 months ago

Hard edges need soft places to land. A sharp edge only feels good when it has somewhere to disappear. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paletteknife

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Control Surrounded by Chaos

Short | 3 months ago

That clean edge only works because the rest of it stays loose. This is the tension I like, control surrounded by weather. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #paletteknife

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When the Lines Start Creating Movement

Short | 4 months ago

Lines can be dangerous here, they either create movement or chaos. The trick is knowing which lines to keep and which ones to bury. #abstractart #paintingprocess #acrylicpainting #brushwork

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