Abstract Painting: Gillian Ayres

With

Amy Mulvenna

About this lesson

Gillian Ayres was one of the leading British abstract painters of her generation. In fact, she had been obsessed with painting since she was 13 years old! Discover more about this iconic artist, and have a go making your own bright and bold abstract painting.

Abstract Painting: Gillian Ayres

Amy Mulvenna
4+

Gillian Ayres was one of the leading British abstract painters of her generation. In fact, she was obsessed with painting since she was 13 years old! She said once: "to me, painting is a visual thing, and that’s it. People like to understand it, and I wish they wouldn’t. I wish they’d just look.” Discover more about this iconic artist, and have a go making your own bright and bold abstract painting.

You will need:

  • Plain drawing paper
  • Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrush and water pot
  • Optional: coloured card, scissors and glue
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