New at OEN Shop – Abstract Artworks by Artist Maura Segal
I find it interesting that as this project evolves I find myself becoming more concerned about highlighting techniques that otherwise might be concealed. Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate simplicity as the details are often hiding and have been reduced to the point of abstraction. America
In Between Lines & Shapes – Abstract Art by Maura Segal
It may be controversial to say, but I think in many ways we can thank industrial design for an overall reduction in design. Creating repeatable shapes and making it easier for machines to complete many of the processes that were once achieved by hand. Of course there’s value in handicraft too,
Imaginary Landscapes – Tapis by French Designer Guillaume Delvigne
French designer Guillaume Delvigne has always liked the idea of moving away from reality and trying to incorporate this in functional design. He is inspired by everything interesting, whether natural or man-made, real or not, and is fascinated by the way randomness can lead to something beautiful. T
Movement & Texture – A Selection of Abstract Art by Ninos Studio
Nature is so alive with colour, form and texture, it cannot help but inspire us. Artists Johnny and Ashleigh Ninos from Ninos Studio are particularly inspired by movement and the textures found in nature, helping them to craft their collage-like art collection. They use a combination of different ma
Masking the Landscape – Abstract Artwork by Sam Smyth
Slotting shape and implementing colour in a harmonious manner shares so many similarities with all the other art forms. If broken down, craft, for example, is essentially shape and colour and how they combine to form something aesthetically appealing. Everyone has their own aesthetic so this can be
Everyday Abstracted – Paintings by Dutch Artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk
There’s something about mixing not just the type of media used but also different creative professions, such as illustration and graphic design. It certainly makes for a unique twist on the final output of a design as the influences mix and merge. Here, for example, Dutch creative Jordy van de
Exploring Familiarity – Abstract Art by Michael Wall
There’s definitely still a space open for experimentation with materials that have potential but are not fully utilised. I suppose we can link all crafts to this kind of thinking. What starts out as earth or a material found in nature can become an object that isn’t representative of its
The Process of an Artist – Inside the Studio of Scottish Painter Callum Innes
Callum Innes is a Scottish abstract artist who removes the paint before it dries, washing away or "unpainting" the canvas to reveal varied textures that make each piece unique.
Abstract Morphing Shapes – A Selection of Artworks by Sepideh Ilsley
Sepideh Ilsey, an Iranian artist currently based in Perth, Australia starts out with a number of digital sketches before later transferring these on to linen with paint using brush techniques.
Playful Movement – A Selection of Abstract Art by American Creative Matt Connors
New York-based artist Matt Connors' has been able to keep his child-like powers, producing these abstract artworks that have a strong focus on colour and shape and rely heavily on brush technique.
Hard Edged Forms – Selected Drawings by American Artist Anne Truitt
Washington based artist Anne Truitt was a very special talent and used drawing as part of her daily ritual, applying a variety of techniques on paper using graphite, ink, pastel, and acrylic.
Mystical Nature of Things – Abstract Paintings by Italian Artist Marco Tirelli
Italian artist Marco Tirelli's work has a mystical quality and if you look deeper and you can see interesting ways in which he uses art to express something that can't necessarily be seen.