Art for your home, office or even home office space doesn’t have to be a large, grand and expensive painting but it should have an impact, After all, you only get one chance at a first impression so make it count. Textured abstract artwork could be the answer.

My latest series of abstract paintings on canvas come in a variety of sizes and not all of them are particularly large. In fact, we often forget the smaller rooms that are the first that guests see when they visit. For example, hallways and lobbies are often neglected when it comes to artwork and yet a small painting could have quite an impact and add a level of interest that was previously missing.

Textured artwork is unique

Textured artwork is less well known compared with the more traditional paintings featuring abstract designs. This means that if you look for something textured you can be quite sure that no one else is likely to have anything similar and certainly not the same.

I use a mixture of plaster of Paris, modelling pastes and PVA adhesive with my acrylic paints to create a range of different textures and each painting is therefore unique. The peaks and troughs that result can change a static painting into a dynamic artwork by the way the light changes as the day progresses.

Textured abstract art as a styling aid

Textured artwork is just as versatile as any abstraact painting and the diversity of colours mean that a painting can be found to meet any decorating idea or design intent. Even subtle textures can bring a painting to life without overpowering it. In these examples silver paint has been added with texturing agents to ensure the silver dots leap off the painting.

Lighting can change a textured painting

All paintings will look different under different lighting conditions. Indoor lights tend to lend an orange or green hue to paintings and can therefore mute some colours. Lighting from a window is natural and comprises the whole spectrum of colours and can lead to paintings with primary colours really coming to life as the colours begin to really shine. Textured paintings are no different - they will also respond to changes in lighting but the effects can be more dramatic. Shadows become more noticeable and can really add a new dimension to your artwork.

Textured artwork is dynamic

If texture is used carefully and thoughtfully, an otherwise one-dimensional canvas can suddenly become 3-dimensional, vibrant and completely dynamic. Shadows will move if the sun is allowed to play on the surface of the canvas and if top or side lighting is used very different appearances can be achieved from the same painting.

Check out my latest series of textured abstract paintings or contact me to discuss an affordable commissioned painting.