What does it mean when a piece of art “has it”? When you hear people say, “I get it”? To someone who doesn’t understand abstract art, it can feel like everyone else is speaking a language you don’t — but I’m here to break down what makes abstract art great.

The truth is, abstract art is about so much more than technique and skill. They’re important, sure, but there’s something much greater at play. It all comes down to doing the inside work before you get to work on the canvas. It’s about sharing the message that only you can share! 

That’s what can make abstract art speak directly to people — even when there’s nothing “physical” represented on the canvas.

But how can you, as an artist, tap into your most-important message and share it on a canvas? That’s what I’ll be talking about in this episode, 

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Resources mentioned:

• Hilma af Klint, the first abstract artist: https://hilmaafklint.se/about-hilma-af-klint/ 

• Wassily Kandinsky, “The Father of Abstract Art”: https://www.wassilykandinsky.net/ 

• Learn more about the Dance of the Opposites in Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Jodie’s Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation 

• Get Jodie’s top 10 studio tools here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/10-studio-tools-opt-in 

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