In the 1960s, abstract painting was a controversial style for Black artists, overshadowed by social realist works. Now, it’s claimed its place as a vital form of expression. Howardena Pindell, a ...

Alma Thomas developed her unique abstract painting style only after retiring at age 68, in 1960, as a Washington, D.C., junior-high-school teacher. She called her forms “Alma’s Stripes” for their ...

That’s enough to make art snobs flip. A famous abstract painting by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has been hanging upside down in museums for more than 75 years — after it was first displayed the ...

In the traditional sense, abstract painting requires a remarkable imagination. For both the painter and the observer. While inspiration may come from the actual, the end product rests more in the ...

You may have seen the photo before. It captures a group of 14 men and one woman clustered together in a sparse room, staring straight at the camera with scowls of varying intensity. The painter ...

Nancy Houfek Brown did not discover her signature abstract painting style until her 60s. Lifelong artist Nancy Houfek Brown did not discover her signature abstract geometric landscape painting style ...

Admire this stunning abstract painting created using the acrylic pour technique in black and gold tones. Every detail creates a unique and elegant effect that brings sophistication and style to any ...

In this video, we'll show you how to create abstract sea waves using acrylic paint and sugar. If you're looking for a way to add a bit of realism to your acrylic painting, you need sugar too, we'll be ...