Abstract Paintings Inspired by the Art of Shinique Smith

Paintings inspired by the art of Shinique Smith

Have you heard of the artist Shinique Smith? I just love her artwork! It’s very gestural, colorful and it just draws me in to look at more closely. I love the use of fabric with graffiti-like painted marks. Her art combines traditional art media with non-traditional materials like clothing and stuffed animals. She is influenced by street graffiti and Japanese calligraphy. She works in paintings, drawings, installations, wrapped bundles, sculptures and videos. There was an exhibit of her artwork in Madison and one of my colleagues told me about it and thought I would like it. I loved it. Totally my type of art.

My students used elements of gestural, bold lines and discarded fabrics to create these beautiful abstract artworks. Students could collaborate with others or work on their own.

Abstract painting with bold, intertwined black lines, filled with vibrant red, pink, and yellow patches on a light background. Abstract paintings featuring green and blue rounded shapes, black swirls, and blue polka dot patches on a light green background. Four abstract paintings featuring colorful, swirling patterns in pink, red, black, blue, and green hues on pastel backgrounds. These vibrant works of art evoke the dynamic style of Shinique Smith. Abstract painting with vibrant pink, red, and black shapes resembling flowers and swirls on a pale blue background, evocative of the Art of Shinique Smith. Abstract painting with colorful, intertwined shapes and brush strokes on a pink background, echoing the vibrant style of the Art of Shinique Smith. Abstract painting with black lines and colorful patches on an orange background, inspired by Shinique Smith Art. Inspired art featuring swirling black lines and blue and pink shaded patterns. Abstract painting with colorful shapes and patterns, featuring swirls, hearts, and organic forms on an orange background. The piece evokes the vibrant style of Shinique Smith's abstract paintings. Colorful abstract paintings Four abstract paintings with colorful shapes and lines displayed on a white wall in a gallery setting, showcasing the dynamic influence of the Art of Shinique Smith. Three abstract paintings featuring colorful, swirling shapes, are displayed on a wall in a brightly lit room. Abstract painting with vibrant colors, bold black lines, and various shapes including circles, flowers, and organic forms.