Release Stress Through Abstract Watercolor Painting Therapy

By Laura Gallagher


Stress is a normal part of our lives but sometimes, it can go over board. It is during these times that we ought to find a good way to let out our tension. Good thing, we can always rely on the benefits of abstract watercolor painting therapy.

In contrast to most people thinking that abstractionism means anything goes, it actually has certain elements to follow. These include color, form, line, pattern, shape and texture. The final output can depict any two or more of the elements presented.

If you are a quite a novice at doing this, you might as well start with shape and color, since are pretty basic in creating paintings. To get everything set, you need to prepare a few things such as your set of watercolors in a pan or in tubes, paint brushes of various sizes, a palette, an appropriate paper, and pencil for sketching.

Experienced artists may be able to do away with pencil sketching. But for a novice, it is necessary to outline the shapes to be painted first. Make sure you create as many shapes as you can to fill up the paper in a very aesthetic way.

To add more accent and detail to the shapes you have created, you may add up patterns and lines at the sides too. Then, using a palette, start mixing watercolors to create your artwork. Remember what you have learned from your younger years about the color wheel. That will guide you in producing different colors by mixing.

To make a shade lighter, add a little amount of white paint to the mixture. The more white you add, the lighter the shade will be. Black or brown is for darkening the colors too. If you need more black and you have lots of extras, mixing all colors will actually come up with black. Make sure you avoid mixing the colors accidentally too through your paint brushes.

An abstract watercolor painting will make a good decoration for your home. Aside from being a good outlet for the mental tension you are experiencing, art is always useful when it comes to making your home look attractive. Thus, giving it your best even if you are just a novice is advisable.




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