Abstract Art Abstract art is a form of artistic expression, which does not represent reality as visible to us. Instead, though it takes its inspiration from the real world, it makes use of patterns for expression. These patterns establish independent relationships with the onlooker, with no reference to the original source of inspiration. This is a kind of paint which uses a synthetic medium instead of a natural one.
Some artists prefer acrylic to natural oils since it dries quickly.
Etching Etching is a painstaking means of artistic expression, which also requires a mastery over the technique. It involves the use of an acid on a metal plate to create a design. The term also indicates the designs created by employing the method of etching. With the help of a needle, the design is scratched through an acid resistant coating. The scratching exposes the metal beneath in specific areas.