--- product_id: 2486646 title: "Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see" price: "€ 54.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/2486646-realistic-abstracts-painting-abstracts-based-on-what-you-see store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see **Price:** € 54.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see - **How much does it cost?** € 54.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/2486646-realistic-abstracts-painting-abstracts-based-on-what-you-see) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see [Aalst, Kees] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see Review: Good introduction to realistic abstract painting. - Kees Van Aalst's book is an excellent way to get acquainted with realistic abstractism. It has step by step instructions on how to paint R. A. with easy to follow watercolor pictures and a selection of reference paintings from which to choose. It's 160 pages and is a great addition to my art book collection. Review: Outstanding - I am an accomplished painter, using mainly oil and watercolor, and have been trying to find a way to free and loosen my tehcnique and approach, and get away from being too close to reality. This book is exactly what I was looking for. Contracrary to the 2 negative reviews, the book gives extremely helpful, clear, concise, and complete advice on ALL important aspects that would contribute to achieving successful results. Throughout my life as a painter, I have bought many art books (some of them on how to loosen your style and hand), but I find this one to be the most helpful and inspirational. I was negatively surprised by the comments of the reviewer who gave 1 star to the book when she said that all the points and advices covered in the book could be found in other books, as if the author was to invent a new magical formula, pill, or potion in art that could help artists instantly imporve their work!!!! The book also includes an impressive amount of outstanding work by other artists, ranging from almost abstract to almost realistic work. This greatly helps the reader to get a wide spectrum of possible approaches to compare and choose from. I only refgret that the book did not give a brief bio on each of them. Though the book focuses on watercolor and acrylic, the same principles, rules, and approaches it provides could be applied to all other media. Finally, the quality of the reproduction of all paintings is outstanding, making it a great pleasure to admire all the works reproduced. If you are trying to change and loosen your style, this is THE book to buy and read!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #83,121 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #68 in How To Create Comics & Manga #194 in Painting (Books) #391 in Other Art Media (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (556) | | Dimensions | 8.94 x 0.46 x 8.88 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1844485609 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1844485604 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | March 1, 2011 | | Publisher | Search Press | ## Images ![Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F1RDZmupL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good introduction to realistic abstract painting. *by S***G on November 7, 2025* Kees Van Aalst's book is an excellent way to get acquainted with realistic abstractism. It has step by step instructions on how to paint R. A. with easy to follow watercolor pictures and a selection of reference paintings from which to choose. It's 160 pages and is a great addition to my art book collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding *by S***Y on April 26, 2011* I am an accomplished painter, using mainly oil and watercolor, and have been trying to find a way to free and loosen my tehcnique and approach, and get away from being too close to reality. This book is exactly what I was looking for. Contracrary to the 2 negative reviews, the book gives extremely helpful, clear, concise, and complete advice on ALL important aspects that would contribute to achieving successful results. Throughout my life as a painter, I have bought many art books (some of them on how to loosen your style and hand), but I find this one to be the most helpful and inspirational. I was negatively surprised by the comments of the reviewer who gave 1 star to the book when she said that all the points and advices covered in the book could be found in other books, as if the author was to invent a new magical formula, pill, or potion in art that could help artists instantly imporve their work!!!! The book also includes an impressive amount of outstanding work by other artists, ranging from almost abstract to almost realistic work. This greatly helps the reader to get a wide spectrum of possible approaches to compare and choose from. I only refgret that the book did not give a brief bio on each of them. Though the book focuses on watercolor and acrylic, the same principles, rules, and approaches it provides could be applied to all other media. Finally, the quality of the reproduction of all paintings is outstanding, making it a great pleasure to admire all the works reproduced. If you are trying to change and loosen your style, this is THE book to buy and read!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good instrucions *by V***N on December 16, 2019* Beautiful book with great instructions and exampels...worth the money ## Frequently Bought Together - Realistic Abstracts: Painting abstracts based on what you see - Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques - Abstract Nature: Painting the natural world with acrylics, watercolour and mixed media --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/2486646-realistic-abstracts-painting-abstracts-based-on-what-you-see](https://www.desertcart.it/products/2486646-realistic-abstracts-painting-abstracts-based-on-what-you-see) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*