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Go inside my process with studio updates, color experiments, and reflections on making abstract art.


Why Abstract Art Isn’t Random
People sometimes look at abstract art and say, “So… is this just random?” I get the question. If you’re used to paintings that clearly show a face or a place, abstract work can feel like it’s breaking the rules on purpose. But here’s the thing: I don’t start with a plan, but I’m not guessing either. My work begins with color and a fast first layer, then it turns into a series of decisions. What stays, what gets pushed back, what gets balanced, and what gets tossed because it
Marc Garrison
Feb 272 min read


My Favorite Tools Right Now (And Why They’re Simple)
I love tools, obviously, but I’m not the kind of artist who needs a giant collection of specialty supplies to feel productive. If anything, too many options slow me down. I start overthinking, second guessing, and suddenly I’m organizing drawers instead of making art. What works best for me is keeping the tools simple and repeatable so I can get into that “zone-out” state where the work actually happens. When the tools aren’t precious, I take more risks. I experiment more. I
Marc Garrison
Feb 274 min read


Color Palettes That Never Fail Me (And How I Choose Them)
People ask me all the time how I choose colors. And I get why. Color is the first thing you feel when you look at my work. Before anyone notices linework or texture or composition, they notice the palette. Here’s the honest answer: I don’t start with a big plan. I start with color, and I let the piece show me what it wants to be after that. My process is pretty straightforward. I squeeze fluid acrylic paint straight onto paper in rows, then roll it out in different directions
Marc Garrison
Feb 273 min read


3 Rules For Collecting Paintings
Art collecting as a hobby is usually associated with wealthy dynasties and tycoons who keep their capital safely invested in expensive art.
Marc Garrison
Oct 11, 20254 min read


Nurturing Creativity: How the Cranbrook Art Community Shaped My Artistic Growth
How I developed as an artist.
Marc Garrison
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Unleash Your Creativity with Art
Black and White Digital Art Creation Finding your creative spark can sometimes feel elusive. Many artists, whether beginners or seasoned...
Marc Garrison
Jul 15, 20255 min read
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