Why Abstract Art Feels Like a Journey

Abstract Art and the Thrill of Discovery

'Night’s Song,' an abstract seascape art piece with a stormy horizon. 8” x 10” acrylic on upstretched canvas. Available for sale.

Sometimes, staring at a canvas feels like stepping onto a foggy bweach. You arenot sure what’s ahead, but you’re curious enough to keep going. That’s exactly how I felt while working on this piece, "Night’s Song." It’s an 8” x 10” abstract seascape painting. But actually , it’s more like a picture of where my thoughts wandered that day on the beach.. There was no plan. All I has was my easal, brushes, some colors, and an urge to see what might show up.

The Journey, Not the Destination

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Abstract art is a bit like throwing a dart in the dark. You’re not entirely sure where it’ll land, but somehow, something shows up. With "Night’s Song," I turned the foggy and grey day into something that felt like a storm meeting the horizon. Was I trying to paint something specific? No. But as the colors swirled together, the painting had its own story. It’s not about trying to understand what I was painting. It’s about feeling.

What Do You See?

Every time I look at this painting, I see something new. Some days, it feels like a stormy seascape; other days, it’s sand dunes under dramatic skies. And sometimes, it’s just paint doing its thing. That’s the beauty of abstract art. It’s like a mirror for your mood. What do you see today? A restless night? A quiet moment? Something completely different?

Why Abstract Matters

Abstract art doesn’t come with instructions. There’s no "right" way to look at it, and that’s what makes them interesting. It’s a reminder that not everything has to make sense. Sometimes, it’s okay to just let things be. For me, creating "Night’s Song" was like a mini adventure into the unknown.