Carolyn Rae Morgan
Why have one when you can have a mind-blowing three?
After many years of experimenting and soul-searching, I’ve realised having one interest is simply not enough for me. This is why I’ve...
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Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
In pursuit of light, a personal journey
Sometimes it takes just one small comment from another artist to bring what has been lurking in the back of your mind into sharp focus....
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Abstract art for bedrooms
When I wanted to redecorate my bedroom, I didn't know where to start. Then I was asked to make an abstract art painting for a friend's...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
How to start an abstract painting
When I first started making abstract paintings, I started by making initial marks and going from there. Each mark guided me to the next,...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
What makes abstract art good?
Abstract art is only good if it moves you but in order for it to do that, you must take the time to study it carefully, notice how the...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
When mysterious figures appear
My paintings are always figments of my imagination. While they are based around Brisbane and outback Queensland landscapes, they are also...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Nov 27, 2020
- 2 min
Five famous singers who love abstract art
Madonna’s collection is worth around $100 million and includes famous names like Man Ray, Jean-michel Basquiat, Fernand Leger, Picasso...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
Who collects abstract art today?
Eric Clapton bought three Gerhard Richter paintings for $3.4m in 2001 and sold all three eventually for a profit of $74.1m. Wow!
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Drawing a line in the sand
After spending the last 13 years being totally absorbed in abstract art, I’ve decided to draw a line in the sand and concentrate on...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Heard about Disrupted Realism?
When I stand in front of photorealistic art, I can’t help but be impressed by the sheer determination it takes to render a carefully...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Jul 26, 2020
- 1 min
Top 7 Tips to make Instagram work harder for you
Saw this and thought it might come in handy for those who worry about being effective on Instagram like I do. 1. Post every day - Yikes!...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
Making a new website is like learning how to knit!
Everyone is full of advice. You soon learn how you’ve unknowingly made every mistake in the book. And as for learning new technology! My...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Exploring differences
I've always loved landscape painting and, after much exploration, have decided to concentrate on exploring the juxtaposition between...
Carolyn Rae Morgan
- Feb 8, 2019
- 1 min
How to start an abstract painting
Standing in front of a blank canvas is a great way to meditate. I gaze into the whiteness for a while, sometimes making imaginary strokes...
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