A Beginner's Guide to Making Abstract Art

$29.95 at Art Institute of Chicago.

An inspirational and practical resource for any artist interested in going beyond the figurative and moving into abstract. Through practical projects and easy-to-follow demonstrations, renowned artist Laura Reiter shows you how to create beautiful and unique abstracts in mixed media. Whether you want to simplify a subject into its abstract elements, or experiment with color, line, and form to make something completely new, this book will help you find an approach that works for you. It covers how to use…