| Abstract art is a popular contemporary art form that | | | | outcome is important, but so too is the entire action |
| resonates with todays artists and art collectors. | | | | of painting. The action is like therapy or a form of |
| Abstract art is quite popular because it has a purpose | | | | meditation for some. |
| in this world both for the artist and the viewer. | | | | People appreciate abstract art and collect it for |
| The general understanding is that abstract art is | | | | different reasons. Some collect abstract art to |
| simply a visual language of form and color. While this | | | | change their living space and create an atmosphere |
| is true of non-representational abstract works, this is | | | | worth living in that is current with the times. Some |
| not true for all types of abstract art. The very word | | | | people feel a connection with the overall energy that |
| "abstract" means a departure from reality. But this | | | | the artwork gives off. Others simply collect abstract |
| departure can actually be a small one. This allows for | | | | art as an investment that happens to look good on |
| partially abstract landscapes, figures, or seascapes to | | | | their walls. |
| be categorized as some form of abstract art. | | | | People question whether many modern abstract |
| For the artist, creating abstract art can be a means | | | | paintings are actually fine art. It's hard for some to |
| to channel expression and creative energy that is | | | | get past the sometimes carefree appearance and |
| therapeutic upon its release. While caught in the | | | | non traditional methods of applied paint and foreign |
| moment, an abstract artist is often times unaware of | | | | matter that exist in today's contemporary art. But at |
| just exactly what he or she is creating. Exploration, | | | | the same time there is a huge following for abstract |
| uncertainties, and emotions all play out on the canvas. | | | | art. Perhaps the intrigue comes from a simple truth |
| One abstract artist, Jackson Pollock has said, "My | | | | that abstract art is a very raw and unique visual |
| method of painting is a natural growth out of a need. | | | | language, appealing both in its form and substance |
| I want to express my feelings rather than illustrate | | | | from which it came. |
| them." So for the abstract expressionist, the visual | | | | |
