
Abstract background textures can prove to be a really good resource even though at first sight they don’t look like much but in the hands of a skilled designer they can be really useful when working on a design project.

Most of the time you probably don’t notice how subtle is the difference that these textures make in a design, being more a touch of finesse to the final result and in other cases it’s really noticeable, making the texture a key part of the project.

In this article there are 57 high quality free abstract textures that you can download and use. As before, I’m telling you to read the licenses that accompany these resources and use them properly.

The abstract background textures collection

texture 102

HUGE monoprint 6

Red Peeling Paint

Texture – red,blue,coffee

Strange Dream

Used and Abused

Texture – Flustration Splatter

texture 119

Fractal Phantasmagoria

texture 16

texture 140

Texture 24

Galaxy

Canvas 01

Abstract Background 1

Texture 45

Texture 01


Green Color effect

texture klean II

texture 59

Watercolor Painting Texture

Burst

Blood Drops

Texture 74

Grunge Film

The Sky Man

Backdrop

Season of Winter 4

Abstract

Pastel Grunge

Marble Stone Texture Stock

texture 11

Cosmic Grunge

Rainbow fiesta bokeh

fairytale bokeh

Grunge Spot

Texture 73

Texture 007

Beneath

Texture 10

Paint Blood Splatter Texture

Simple Swirls

texture 121

Texture 107

Abstract

Monoprint 22

Heavenly Grunge

Dark Asylum Wall Texture

Incense Smoke

Season of Winter 1

Monoprint2

Abstract background

Blue Green Grunge Texture

texture 24

Abstract Background

texture 113

Thoughts on abstract images

It’s better to start with untangling a small confusion that often occurs nowadays when it comes to such terms as abstract and nonobjective. Both of ways have common features since they both belong to art, hence deal with such art characteristics as shades, colors, shapes and hues.

The most significant distinguishing feature of abstract way is that abstract art usually has something is real life, that is represented in an abstracted way.

For instance, even if a stone is rendered on a paper by means of two or three colors but still reminds you of a stone (it has its shape or something), this piece of art is called abstract. Although, it sometimes takes a few years of art school or college and a diploma in order to recognize a stone.

So, at this point, you may ask then what’s nonobjective art?

Well, nonobjective conceals the answer in its name. it has no object in real the life which is represented. It’s something elusive and untraceable.

Many artists usually don’t draw a strict line between abstract and nonobjective but the difference does exist and in this article, we’ll refer to abstract way.

We’ve all seen many pieces of art sold for billions of dollars but, honestly, making no sense to people who have nothing to do with high modern art. The thing is that everything is not as simple as it often seems to be.

I mean that even simple composition usually requires some time to think of and plan your actions and technique you want to apply. If you splash few colors on the paper and complement it all with a few negligent strokes of brush you won’t become Picasso.

What can hold everything together when you use abstract textures?

The basis is composition. Although it should be smooth, avoid making it monotonous and dull.

Everything should head from the center to periphery that is to fit into radial design

Remember about grid regardless of axis

Bridge design (usage of elements which connect different sides)

Usage of cross-shape

Usage of design based on the shapes of letters like T, Z, S or H

Everything mentioned above is quite useful, but you shouldn’t refer to it as an ultimate truth. There are much more approaches and techniques and even those enumerated can be changed and modified to some extent since they are quite flexible.

Defining Abstract Art Design #1: The Horizontal Grid

One way to keep everything together in an abstract background and avoid a senseless mess in art is to use strokes in exact positions inside a 1-inch square.

By putting strokes of the same size and shape you will achieve the desirable effect of a coherent composition. Since strokes are absolutely equal you need something to spruce the composition up. In the case of equal strokes you may apply shades and hues which change and interlace on the edge of each stroke.

Defining Abstract Art Design #2: The L

Work Random in Orange includes two approaches. The composition has two techniques which I’ve mentioned above: L shape and bridge. L shape is represented by red and bridging by white.

The basis of a composition is performed in warm colors and includes different hues of orange. Major color is complemented by blue in order to create contrast and avoid the monotonous effect. Initially the idea was different but the L shape allowed me to play with composition and make slight changes in the process of work.

Defining Abstract Art Design #3: The Cruciform

Cruciform can serve as a perfect basis when you create abstract images. The main thing about it is to take into consideration size and shape of the elements within the cross.

This approach differs from the one with equal strokes since here everything should head to creating contrast by the means of form. All the elements should be different and not repeat one another in any way.

Defining Abstract Art Design #4: The S or Z

Z or S shape has an indisputable advantage. If you use this abstract texture you’re very likely to render the right idea of your work to the viewers.

By organizing composition in this way you can draw attention to the most important point in your work and make people perceive accents in the sequence you want them to do it and therefore it can help to understand author’s key idea in the proper way.

Defining Abstract Art Design #5: The Overall Arrangement

When an artist decides on some idea to render via his works it’s important to think over it properly and plan to the smallest details. All the elements should have something in common, it’s not necessarily shape or color, but some elusive spirit that keeps them all together and doesn’t let anything to fall out of the general abstract image.

Every part of the composition should be coherent with others but have its own small story and individuality. If you manage to achieve such sort of harmony of cohesiveness and individuality you are very likely to create a real masterpiece.

Don’t be afraid to change something in the process of work. Combine different techniques, play with shades and hues, apply different textures. One tip to use different approaches in one work and retain one key idea and cohesiveness is to create a multilayered abstract picture. One element can emerge from the other hidden by lower layer and in such way keep everything together.

It can sometimes be difficult to find inspiration for creating something abstracted. Such things need more time, as it’s more difficult to render than painting a still life for example.

Don’t hesitate to take a break for a while and travel to another culture in order to find motivation and a splash of emotions which will eventually lead to some fantastic ideas of abstract pictures you will be able to share with the world by creating an outstanding masterpiece.