I love abstract paintings. The way colors seem to clash but yet work together to draw your eyes to certain areas and the varying emotions that come up for everyone that sees them. I also believe that the act of painting abstract for most artists is a liberating, explosive feeling. For me though, it was the scariest thing.
Staring at a blank canvas is a BP rising thing. It’s like the point of no return once you throw anything on it and all you can do is go forward from there.
I think conquering that is a great thing though. It allows one to let go and set free. Though I am self taught, I tend to be rigid in my paintings as I can be a borderline perfectionist. I need to have the perfect stroke, the perfect lines, the perfect blends that are in my head and I have to do it quickly so I get constricted…which is why I started watching other artists paint.
One artist I love is Amira Rahim. Her blend of color and bold strokes shows a freedom and flow in her work. I got the chance to sign up for one of her online live classes and It was a good investment for me. I started the class with this painting as she asked that we work on an older piece.
Some progress done…
some more progress done…
and the final piece.
I am so proud of this piece. This is a representation of me letting go. I am now so excited about making more abstract art. I would love to combine it with paper and other things or material that would give different textures. That would be fun to work on. But in the meantime, I shall bask in the colors of letting go.
Amsa Yaro Studio 
Beautiful abstract work!
Thank you. I should have a link for prints soon if you are interested in having one.