Last week we explored the work of Frank Bowling, a groundbreaking British-Guyanese artist known for his expressive use of color, texture, and movement in abstract painting. Born in 1934 in Guyana, Bowling moved to London as a teenager and later studied at the Royal College of Art. Though he started with figurative painting, he quickly transitioned into abstraction, blending vibrant color fields with personal and historical references.
Bowling’s paintings are layered, dynamic, and experimental, often created by pouring, dripping, and spreading paint across the canvas. His iconic “Map Paintings” feature faint outlines of continents, while his later works embrace texture with thick acrylics, gels, and even found materials. His process is all about freedom, movement, and emotion, making him a perfect inspiration for our own abstract exploration!
For our project, we worked with canvases and acrylic paint, experimenting with:
🎨 Layering Colors – Blending bold hues to create depth and movement.
🎨 Dripping & Pouring Techniques – Letting paint flow naturally, just like Bowling does.
🎨 Palette Knife & Texture Tools – Scraping, dabbing, and building rich surfaces.
Students embraced the spontaneity of abstract painting, allowing their emotions to guide their brushstrokes. Our classroom became an explosion of color and creativity, proving that art is not just about what we see—but how we feel.
What colors inspire you the most? Let us know in the comments! 🎨
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