My first attempt at abstract… I mean REALLY abstract

When I asked my sweet 20-year-old niece what she wanted for Christmas she told me she wanted a painting.  One of MY paintings.  I was so flattered that she thought my work was worthy of hanging in her apartment and showing off to her friends.  So of course, I said yes!

I asked her for some input on what kind of piece she was looking for.  She told me something abstract, she gave me a color palette and suggested a cityscape among other things.

I have to say, I was a little…well, actual A LOT nervous to paint this for her gift.  She is very particular. What if I didn't paint something she loved?? Could I master an abstract painting worthy of hanging above her couch?

Once I got started, I must say, I really enjoyed the process!  I found painting in a VERY abstract style, freeing!

Here is what I did.  The first is my background prep.  The second is the finished piece.

Here are some close ups.

I even added a "batman" building to mimic our Nashville skyline … I think she loved it.