How to Start an Abstract Painting Using Collage / Art with Adele

HOW TO START AN ABSTRACT PAINTING USING COLLAGE / There are many ways to start an abstract painting but if you're stuck, using random pieces of collage is a great way to begin. This is just one of 10 exercises offered in the free download below, "10 Ways to Begin an Abstract Painting." You'll have no fear beginning a painting if you use these techniques.
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[@kaseyp2988]

Starting a painting is never an issue for me. I would love to see more videos on how you would take these onto the next step and eventiually finish them!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Great idea! If you want to learn more tips and techniques like this for abstract painting then take a look at Art with Adele Academy. I walk through pieces all the way from start to finish there! adelesypesteynstudio.com/art-with-adele-academy

[@sharonhinds4808]

Love the simplicity of color and shapes. A great way to start when you don’t know where or what you want to take a leap into! Thx!

[@gabrielaart1]

Love the result so far, looking forward to seeing how you finish it

[@awildacruz2990]

Beautiful video! Great idea! Thank you for showing!

[@aysekarayalcin3088]

Adele, thank you a thousand times.

[@dreaminginthegarden]

Thank you Adele - that’s really inspired me!

[@ohkart9401]

Very interesting approach to composition! Thanks for the tips!

[@TamarasAmazingArtAdventures]

Thanks for this video. Great to see how you work.

[@elainestacy4652]

Love you ideas!

[@artfelt2095]

One of the most enjoyable art videos I have seen in a while ❤️❤️🙏

[@alisonlyons4691]

Hi Adele, so nice to see this pop up this morning while l have my breakfast. As always you've inspired me, to use up some old watercolours paintings and make a landscape collage. Cant wait to get started. Many thanks Alioban 🤗

[@andreaharley4047]

I love your videos and your really useful ideas. Thankyou.🙂👍👍

[@relaxatic1192]

Wonderful - you have great ideas. I really enjoyed watching this video and thanks for your PDF which is very helpful. 👍🙏❤

[@JessMakingArt]

Cant wait to try this on my next piece!

[@kathekokolias9569]

I recently started putting down collage randomly - it was fun and so freeing! Thank you!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@joanneprice5430]

You’re a great teacher Adele, I love watching your videos❤

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

❤❤❤

[@toniweberstudio]

Adele, I really loved this! Can't wait to try one myself. Thank you!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

You’ll really have fun with this Toni.

[@PaulWalesArt]

Adele, you always bring such joy to your videos! I love how you keep things simple and allow those of us who are afraid to start to just play.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

🥰

[@ylezama-artes1919]

I will love to see how you approach this background and do a finish painting.

[@lori9621]

I found your channel through IG and I love your approach. So freeing and the emphasis on just having fun is wonderful!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Fun is the most important thing!

[@sandylee1717]

Fun work

[@luzinetesouza6601]

Amei 🤩

[@dicktracy2109]

Wonderful! I also like Robert Burrige for good direction!

[@mwsugg]

I just found your videos. Great so far!!! What do your finished abstracts look like after ‘embellishments? Thanks!

[@michellerousseau9788]

Merci Vous êtes mon artiste préférée Michelle from Québec 👍🙋‍♀️🥰

[@cyrisedavis7703]

Hi Adel, is there a follow up dividing to this one?

[@juliacraft-richter6848]

Great ideas. I love collage but never thought of applying to canvas! How silly of me!

[@jeannebeuoy447]

I love this...when do we get to see the next part? I can't wait!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Soon….

[@grozdavranic6972]

Great foundation...

[@TheHeebieGeebie]

Amazing tutorial! I don’t know why when I use gloss medium paper doesn’t stick well!

[@calypsoseawitch6742]

Super Gloss mod podge would work just as good. Used it on my front door. When wanted to change what was on front door. Had to use a paint scraper to get mod podge off. LOL 😆

[@bonnieravenstar860]

Mod Podge will yellow over time. It can also crack. It depends on the substrate.

[@kellya.9990]

I have the same question as one below - once it’s all dried, can you paint over the gloss medium with acrylic paint? Thanks!

[@TristinaDietzElmesArtist]

Collage is my favorite way to start a painting! Thank you for sharing your process. 😃

[@carolynnixon7095]

This suits me because I'm a responder. Would love to see what you do next. :-) New Subbie.

[@mydearRita]

❤

[@sinsubra]

So beautiful. Can I use mod podge instead of gloss medium? Will that work?

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Yes you can use it! I always recommend trying a few different products on your own work to see what you like best.

[@sis9622]

I love this

[@maureenburger9121]

? When I used paper collage along with acrylic paint on canvas I had a problem with the surface of the canvas denting in somewhat where the collage pieces were attached (matte medium). How would I avoid this when doing collage on canvas?

[@briceduncanartworks3790]

Is there a follow up video to this one? Would love to see where this went

[@donnabloomfield7187]

Can you now paint on top of gloss medium w acrylic paints? You didn't mention

[@stephaniemartel]

Is there a reason you use gloss over satin medium? Just curious. Sometimes gloss is a little much for me.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Hi Stephanie! I just like it.

[@beaubeau333]

What is the advantage to using gloss medium to mat medium? I like that scraper.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Hi Kat! I just like it that way. I think the gloss brings a nice sheen instead of matte. But you should try things out and see what you like best!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I hope you get some ideas from this video.

[@barbaracimini1447]

Did you continue with this piece? Is there a Part 2?

[@willcarney4424]

I want to see where you go with this❓ where can I find it?

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I didn't finish this one online- if you join my Academy you can get weekly videos that walk you through entire pieces. I post to KZbin a little less frequently, for fun!

[@martinitang]

Can I use a MDF board?

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I recommend using whatever you like! Yes you can you an MDF board, try it out and see how you like it

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Hi beautiful love ❤️

[@annapetryniec3645]

Adele, why is it when you put collage pieces down it looks great, when I put pieces down it looks terrible? Maybe I'm too critical of my own work.

[@giliarmson7293]

Anybody else having difficulty getting the 10 ideas sheet.

[@lovelynore8296]

Hello Dear.. Mind helping me define my work? My first and only upload..💜💜💜

[@lks6248]

If there’s no idea or vision being conveyed it’s not art, it’s wall decoration….

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

If I say it’s art, it’s art.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

You're going to leave all that paper glued down to canvas?? I have the worst results glueing paper to canvas. The warp and bubble and refuse to lie flat.

[@ArtyAntics]

If the paper warps or bubbles it’s because there is too much wet for the thickness of the paper. You can try to use less glue, a slightly thicker glue (can increase drying time) or use thicker papers. I personally use collage medium by Ranger with a silicone makeup applicator to paste it on the back of the piece I’m gluing down. I don’t throw it on the canvas because it’s too wet for my style. When the layer is dry I check the edges and glue them down before I seal that layer and move on to the next one.

[@athela2023]

in my experience that usually means you're using too much glue for the paper when it wrinkles up. When I wanted something to be smooth and flat with thinner paper I spread a very thin layer of glue with my finger or a brush and made sure to press/rub the paper so it was fully secured with no air bubbles. At the end of the day though, do what works best for you and makes you happy with your piece

[@WynHayes]

Horrible