so far i've seen every possible graphics program used to produce something that is totaly abstract. but where do they get posted? all over. there's no central gallery and no forum for pure abstract art. and it really is a completely different thing. And almost a totaly different breed of artist. Granted some of us do both realistic and abstract art but by and large people prefer to do one or the other, not both. I really think and abstract gallery and forum would be a good addition to this place.

I agree, it would be better if there was one focal point to post and discuss the different aspects of abstract art than just mixing it up in the different gallerys.

I know I searched all over for a "abstract" gallery and forum when I joined. I noticed it listed as a genre in the "Artist Page" when you want to search for a particular style.

I'd welcome the addition!

RetroCity

It's difficult when the galleries are generally organised according to application rather than genre. It goes against the current paradigm and creates a precedent. I could see this leading to to complaints like, "Hey, you moved my picture to the T&A gallery when I wanted it in Sci-Fi Babes!"

Just a thought.... How about posting abstract images in the 2D gallery and using the 2D forum, or the new Art Theory forum, for discussion? No matter what app is used to generate images, they're ultimately still 2D art, donchathink?

not necessarily. i can create some pretty abstract 3D images with several different programs.

Well, I know what you mean, CrystalWizard. I guess I was thinking more literally, since they're 2D once they're printed. Truth to tell, I'd actually love to see an abstract gallery myself, so here's my vote, although I don't think we need a new forum for it. :-)

as far as a prescedent being set, it's already set. we have galleries for specific applications, yes. but there's also holiday, mixed medium, fractal, beginner, work in progress, challenge, 2D, photography...none of which have anything to do with a specific program or application but rather have to do with a specific theme. and Abstract Art is a very specific theme. very different from realistic art which this site seems to really lean too much toward. There needs to be a balance. Do you want to start a discussion about abstract art in any of the current forums? Would you have many if any other people join in with you or would you probably be told, if anyone responded, that it really didn't belong in that forum?

Hey all, So do you all want a abstract gallery? Lets see if the members want this?

can we put it up for a vote on the main page or something instead of having it buried in the middle of this forum where it's easily missed?