How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Mixed Media & Collage

In this step-by-step guide, we will transform a reject painting into a vibrant and dynamic artwork, incorporating collage elements to add depth and texture.

How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Mixed Media & Collage
Red bloomers (detail) by Robert Joyner

Welcome to this creative journey where we will explore the exciting world of painting abstract flowers using mixed media and collage techniques. Painting abstract flowers is a wonderful way to express your artistic vision, experiment with different materials, and create unique pieces that reflect your personal style.

In this step-by-step guide, we will transform a reject painting into a vibrant and dynamic artwork, incorporating collage elements to add depth and texture. So, let's dive in and unleash our creativity!

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Below you will find the finished art created in this project. As you can see it's colorful, crisp and somewhat minimalistic. Since we are using a reject it's important to keep you colors and brushwork bold! Don't get fussy and overpaint it! This will only make it more chaotic and we want the new painting to stand out and not blend in.

How to Paint Abstract Flowers with Mixed Media & Collage
Red bloomers by Robert Joyner

Step-by-Step Guide for Painting an Abstract Flower

Now it's time to create our loose, expressive floral using an inferior painting. This is a lot fun and very rewarding! Let's get started with the video below and then we will recap the main ideas shared in the step-by-step guide below it.