minimal abstract artwork – calm art – oneness

Calm Art a Minimalist Painting   Abstract artwork requires the viewer to decide what the painting represents and this minimal example creates tranquility - serene calm art. Colour intensities are used here to enable the viewer to appreciate the complete painting...

that certain feeling

Paintings with Feeling - What Does That Mean? Paintings with feeling hold an emotion that the viewer connects with. The full range from realistic to abstract paintings can trigger an emotional reaction but many do not. Why is that? Usually because the artist made no...

Unique art – vibrant minimalism – thin red line

Original Minimalist Painting   This unique art uses minimalism and vibrant watercolour to create a sense of deep space using a simple thin red line. The painting is intended to be absorbing - to saturate with colour and to reward the viewer for their attention...

abstract painting for sale – shades

Original Minimalist Painting   Here is a minimal abstract painting which uses a lot of muted colours with a little pure colour - all are watercolour.  Minimalism is challenging - what to leave out without losing the impact versus what to put in without cluttering...

minimal watercolours -whispering glass

Original Minimalist Painting   Here is a minimalist painting with a geometric design painted in pure watercolour. The subtleties of watercolour can be used to great effect in minimalism and this example demonstrates the beautiful translucency of the medium. Any...

restful paintings – nebulus – minimal art

Original Abstract Painting   a restful painting in minimal form - no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist the purpose of this painting is to use minimalism to create a restful feeling whilst also being intriguing. Only muted...

orange minimalism – calming depths

Original Minimalist Painting   In this orange minimal painting nothing is absolutely clear but painted in a minimal way. The large rectangle creates a sense of space with one or two small rectangles to add intrigue. The large space is surrounded by interesting...

geometric expressionism in watercolour – seek II

Geometric paintings For Sale   Geometric expressionism can be described in many ways and this is an example in muted watercolour. Rectangular shapes are not fully described  but are hinted at and occasionally clearly evident. The painting is inspired by imagining...

geometric art with a minimal touch – away!

Original Minimalist Painting   Geometry in art has existed since art began but we tend to look at it as a modern phenomenon, perhaps that is because we live in a geometric world of man made structures. Geometric art has certainly evolved to become a genre of its...

new surrealism – breaking out

Surreal Paintings   Have you ever experienced that sense of excitement and freedom when you release yourself from being held back? I am sure you have. Then you can probably relate to this painting - Breaking Out! The release of bonds and the excitement within. New...

surreal painting – on the wire

surreal art today…surrealism did not begin and end with Dahli. It is alive and well the world over and this is an example from UK artist Alan Brain

Rectangular Art – blue yonder

geometric paintings For Sale    Rectangular art is not a modern phenomenon but we tend to think it is.  Perhaps that is because the natural world rarely has a surfeit of right angles and long straight edges but it does occur sometimes. We live in a rectangular...

geometric abstraction paintings – engage

geometric paintings For Sale   This is one of a series of geometric abstraction paintings and is inspired by the draw of colour against colour. Simple shapes only to avoid any distractions  - Engage is the title and that is the key to appreciating its...

Remembrance Week Paintings.

Remembrance Week at St Marks Church Highcliffe   About The Paintings Original Artwork by Local Artist Alan Brain to Commemorate the end of The Great War  Aftermath Soldiers who survived the battle had plenty of time to think. Time to recall the horrors of...

abstract figures – personal paintings – visitors

Abstract Figure Paintings   What is meant by personal paintings? It means the artist has made what is to them a personal statement, something he or she wishes to express in their own way. And that feeling can connect with the viewer in an emotional sense....

abstract paintings with feeling – goals

Original Abstract Painting   no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist Making an abstract painting requires the artist to abandon realism, not to paint what they see and paint what they feel about what they see. However many...

new surrealism – lightness

Surreal Paintings For Sale   Surrealism is not new but in the early days it became predictable as artists competed to make their surrealism fit the mold. It doesn't have to be like that. New surreal artwork that  casts off the old approach is a powerful way of...

abstracted male figure painting – Fly Boy

Abstract Figure Paintings   This abstracted male figure painting is one of a series that is painted in a minimal way. Only the background is painted apart from the face on the abstracted figure. Impact is created by the stark whites offset by the blended colour...

simple beautiful shape painting – the Hijab

Abstract Figure Paintings   simple beautiful shape painting – the Hijab  The western world would call it a scarf and wear it without association of anything particularly important. If you are a Muslim woman you would call it a khimaar but non Muslims know it as...

abstract paintings in pure watercolour – Flow

Original Abstract Painting   no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist Texture in a painting can be very pleasing, it gives the sense of closeness and creates a tactile response. All ranges of textures are possible from rough to...

global warming paintings – self destruction

Paintings inspired by global warming are evident now and I too have to paint my concern over the denial of the well understood dangers of pollution to our planet Earth. Global warming paintings take many forms, this one has surrealism. The crazy approach of the Trump...

abstract figure paintings – on the edge

The shape of the human form is readily recognisable even when it has been abstracted. That is because we are familiar with it as we spend a lot of time watching others. The body language is telling. The attitude, the way a person is holding themselves, they all tell...

geometric abstract paintings by Alan Brain – My Way II

geometric paintings For Sale   Creating geometric abstract paintings with a hint of surrealism can be a lot of fun. Geometrical shapes do not readily provide a platform for surrealism but can be made to work with imagination and effort. Watercolour is used here...

surreal pollution paintings – impact

The impact of climate change is now evident. We do not know the full consequences but expert opinion is not encouraging. We can slow the process and avoid the tipping point that is forecast for just a few years hence. Here I use surrealism to express my concern. I...

painting mother – a challenge and a great learning experience

Painting Mother abstract figure paintings for sale What to get for my mother’s ninetieth birthday? She has all she needs, hmm, and then I thought I would paint her a painting. What an obvious (but almost overlooked by yours truly) solution. So what to...

art about polluting our planet – carbon footprint

We are polluting the planet and endangering our very existence. That is the message from climate experts and well respected people such as David Attenborough. Many do not want to listen even though we can document temperature rises and major changes to the planet. Art...

surreal paintings about pollution of our planet

We have become very aware of the dangers of pollution to our planet in recent years. There are still those of course who deny its danger but their words are understood to be increasingly hollow. Pollution is a very powerful topic to paint and I feel compelled to try....

Spanish male paintings – Hombre

Abstract Figure Paintings   This piece is one of my series of Spanish male paintings done in a minimalist way. "Your eye is drawn immediately to the figure or figures in a painting be it abstract or realism. So you had better make those figures interesting."...

thought provoking Paintings – Threads

geometric paintings For Sale   Geometrical shapes and strong colour create thought provoking paintings that engage you and have you interpret the meaning in your own way. This is unlike representational paintings which describe something, or abstract art without...

Concorde inspired art, an abstract aviation painting – Windblown

Original Abstract Painting   no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist Original Painting Watercolour on paper windblown sold Customer Comments Original Abstract Paintings For Sale Can I help you? Name Email Address Message 6 + 4 =...

geometric abstraction painting – Happy Flight!

Original Abstract Painting   no prints no copies, just the unique original painting. geometric abstraction with a sense of flying sold by the artist Original Painting Watercolour on paper Happy Flight! sold Customer Comments Original Abstract Paintings For Sale...

bonded abstract figures – fun guys!

Abstract Figure Paintings   bonded abstract figures These fun guys are inspired by two figures happily together. Only you the viewer know who they are, that is the beauty of painting in abstract - the imagination works for you and fills in the blanks. Original...

contemporary emotional paintings art of minimalism – so simple

Original Minimalist Painting   The art of minimalism is not new and examples abound in our cluttered world. The Japanese were perhaps the first to paint and design in a minimal way and now contemporary emotional paintings can regularly be found in a minimal form....

muted abstract figure art – threatened

Abstract Figure Paintings   muted abstract figure art creating a powerful feeling of threat with melancholic undertones. The arrangement of the shapes makes a sense of threatening to what could be a figure. Joyful colours in those shapes would have given a...

Change a Painting -why?

see more paintings  Why change a painting? Alan Brain recalls some examples… Sometimes, after you think you have finished you decide to change a painting. It can be months later, even years –  that itch to alter it some, develops into an irresistible urge...

contemporary war war art – crypt

Contemporary War Paintings   An exhibition of recent war art at The Crypt Art Gallery in London inspired this spiritual art. Simply called Crypt this painting captures a mysterious feeling using imaginative shapes and harmonious watercolour. Original Painting...

imaginative art – desert interstate junction

Original Abstract Painting   imaginative art no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist leaving Phoenix by car after flying in from London was a challenge rewarded by the straight roads and open space into the desert. imaginative...