Melinda TidwellOct 25, 20211 minIs “loose” Overrated?Aerial Gyrations, 1953, Charles Sheeler I was just at SFMOMA this weekend and saw this beautiful painting by Charles Sheeler. I was...
Melinda TidwellOct 11, 20212 minWhat I learned from Rex RayWhen I began to do abstract art, I began with collage. I painted up my favorite colors on paper, cut them into assorted rectangles and...
Melinda TidwellSep 27, 20212 minTaming the Chaos: Advanced PatternLast week we talked about simple patterns for Abstract Composition. But of course I was quickly queried about: what if you want...
Melinda TidwellSep 20, 20212 minTaming the Chaos: Working with Pattern in Abstract CollageCollage is a funny medium. It is often a battle to get Clarity in your design when there are so many yummy elements you want to include. ...