Crystal vase by Satu Vartiainen

You adventurous thing you Satu! I can imagine all the colours and facets here. Meanwhile, I'm mooching around unable to start again - need a break I think.

Very good structure and balance Satu, and it does have a transparent look about the whole image.

It's lovely Satu. You have produced your stained glass window effect again. So brilliant.

It reminded me of stained glass Satu, must be the impression of facets.

Many many thanks Marjorie, John, Diane, Michael and Fiona! Marjorie, sometimes one needs a break, I had a very long one this summer. It was a bit difficult to start again but now I feel good.

Beautiful abstract, Satu, very transparent. I agree with stained glass effect.

Delighted to see this Satu! Love the energy, colour and well placed lines and shapes. It's all so well balanced which I think is instinctive, you know just where to place those blocks of colour and then the finer lines which pull it all together so well. That balance of shapes is what makes for a good abstract. I agree with you about how satisfying it is to pull off and abstract. It takes a bit of thought doesn't it and then there's those first few marks on the paper at which point you get a feel for it and just keep going. I'm thoroughly enjoying this different way of working, it's quite a revelation, even exciting which is what art should be. I can't keep doing the same type of work even if it is popular, I just have to try different ideas and I thank you for spurring me on!

Just re read my comment...meant 'an abstract' not 'and abstract' :)

That's one hell of a goodie! :)

Love your abstract paintings Saut

I enjoy looking at your abstracts, I end up creating something in my minds eye, which is great fun. Well done.

Nice painting Satu , I'm thinking to try some abstract I seem to have lost interest at the moment in doing the same old thing , this one is nice .

Quite inspiring but so is all your work Satu

Beautifully faceted abstract Satu, works well.

Thank you ever so much Cesare, Louise, Ivan, Petra, Helen, Andre, Dennis, Michael and Carole for your kind comments and support! What about you all creating and abstract Still life, a CHALLENGE ?!

Have just posted a couple Satu..not good. LOL

Just the one posted now. The other was just too bad..LOL

I have never tried Abstract work - I probably don't understand enough about it, Satu! I like this piece , but I don't know why, if you understand what I am saying??? Good luck for your Exhibition, by the way!!!

Thank you Jennifer! I don't think that we have to understand abstracts more or less than the representational art. I personally don't need to know what the painter has meant, for me it's enough to enjoy what I see and admire the skill. Thank you for the good wishes too!

It's all been mentioned. Superb.

Many thanks Gudrun!