This book is a practical and inspirational resource for anyone wanting to paint in a less figurative way. Through a rich selection of projects, playful exercises and easy-to-follow demonstrations, renowned artist Laura Reiter shows you how to create beautiful and unique abstract paintings in mixed media. Whether you want to simplify a subject into its abstract elements or experiment with line and form to make something completely new, this book will help you find an approach that works for you. You'll learn how to use materials creatively, focusing on watercolour, acrylics and combining different media, and how to have fun with colour and composition to create something truly unique. Discover how to find sources of inspiration and build up a mark-making repertoire, bringing in texture and collage to develop your own individual abstract painting style. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant abstract compositions from the author and other leading visual artists, this fascinating book is all you need to successfully make the move into abstract painting.