Abstract and abstraction -- The 'abstract painting method' -- Primary visual elements -- Secondary visual elements -- Composition -- Play and practice -- Getting started -- Structuring your work -- Study information -- Technique and texture -- Technique in pictures -- Water-based and mixing techniques -- Application techniques -- Additions, relief and background techniques -- Collage, integration and print-and-stamp techniques -- Drawing, sketching and line techniques -- Mixed techniques and freestyle painting -- Over to you.