Abstract painting & abstraction can be a daunting & frustrating genre of art How should you approach a surface? How can you use colour effectively? How can you make better more expressive paintings? This inspiring book answers these questions & many more Through a thorough analysis of his own work Emyr Williams covers practical theoretical & historical issues of abstract art & explains a wide range of working methods to help develop more demanding personal approaches to the making of abstract painting He emphasizes the relationship of colour to surface & the importance of seeking a profound connection with your art