Abstract iris painting

Abstract flower painting for beginners! This detailed guide from artist and creative coach Dionne Woods teaches you to create your own floral abstract art.

I love painting purple iris flowers contrasted against the aqua-green hues of their leaves. Purple irises are the perfect subject for an impressionist painting, and I capture their beautiful colors and movement with thick, expressive brush strokes laid side by side, without layering.

Drawing and painting purple irises can be a challenge! It is also a great opportunity to draw these intricate, undulating shapes, and to c...

For this painting I started with 140lb rough watercolor paper. Apply Basics brand acrylic gesso to the surface with a palette knife in little dobs. Make sure your hand is on top and you only use …