Abstract Art Painting Idea: Fork Shadow 1

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When searching for inspiration, don't forget the things close at hand. The strong vertical lines of the prongs of a fork and the curves of its shadow make an interesting contrast. Then there's the texture of the paper it's photographed against....

For two developments of this idea, check out:
• Fork in Green
• Fork or Ribs?

For a step-by-step demo of various ways to approach turning a photo into an abstract, read: How to Paint Abstracts from a Photo.