New Non-Objective Painting

Alice Cook, 1098

Just finished a new non-objective painting.  According to About.com, "Nonobjective art is another way to refer to Abstract art or nonrepresentational art. Essentially, the artwork does not represent or depict a person, place or thing in the natural world. Usually, the content of the work is its color, shapes, brushstrokes, size, scale, and, in some cases, its process."  First I started with a 300 pound cold pressed watercolor paper.  Then using colored construction paper, made various shapes that complimented each other.  Lines were then drawn using a technical pen, in order to give an overall unity to the picture.  Finally watercolor was added to lead the eye throughout the painting.  There is no overall focal point in this painting, for me, it brings an overall calmness.  Enjoy!