ABSTRACTION

"There are two forms of the term abstract in art. One form of abstract begins with the qualities of shape, colour and line without any reference to recognisable subject matter. The other form begins with a recognisable form, which is simplified. This is done by extracting motifs of the form." Kenneth Jamieson, "Starting with Abstract Painting".

"When concentrating on shape, colour and line the colours are chosen randomly and placed where they appear to look good. When painting shapes, they are based upon reaction to their placing, the way they fit together and whether they look good. This second kind of abstraction is found by focusing on an eye-catching object which is analysed in order to separate the various abstract components."

Kenneth Jamieson - "Starting with Abstract Painting".