5 Colorful Minimalist Wall Art Print Ideas for your Living Room.

When you talk of Minimalist Wall Art Prints, the first thing that comes to your mind is boring and sometimes dull, Black and White wall hangings.

Today, I am going to share with you 5 Colorful Minimalist Wall Art Photographs that you can use to decorate your dull and boring living room environment with. 

All of these Minimalist Photographs were clicked outside a Kindergarten School in Jaipur City. So without waiting any further, here are the Photographs:

5 Colorful Minimalist Wall Art Print Ideas (Photographs) for your Living Room:

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A Word on the Composition of the Photograph:

What I was looking to create here was a Minimalist Photograph with Four Colors, each one getting enough attention and yet, not climbing over each other or crowding the frame. To make the Red Color behave, as it could have easily over powered my frame, I placed it on the top right corner of the frame. Placing the Blue color was a bit of a challenge. I had to place the Blue colored section with care. It should have been neither too high nor too low. In the end how I placed it, is exactly how I wanted.

EXIF Data of the Photograph:

Camera Model	Canon EOS 600D
Lens Used	Canon 55-250 mm
F-Stop	f/8
Exposure Time	1/500 sec.
ISO Speed	ISO-100
Focal Length	250 mm
Metering Mode	Pattern
Exposure Program	Manual

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A word on the Composition of the Photograph:

Here, I wanted to make the closed Red Door as the primary subject in the Minimalist Photograph. I let the other elements fall in place. To decide as to how much of the Blue wall portion I needed in the frame, I had to constantly bend up and down. Finally, I kept it around say 40%. 

EXIF Data of the Photograph:

Camera Model	Canon EOS 600D
Lens Used	Canon 55-250 mm
F-Stop	f/8
Exposure Time	1/500 sec.
ISO Speed	ISO-100
Focal Length	250 mm
Metering Mode	Pattern
Exposure Program	Manual

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A word on the Composition:

My intent here was to only show a pair of two colors i.e Blue and Red. The idea was to keep the color palette very Minimalist. I zoomed out, then zoomed in, then I  moved closer towards the wall and then I adjusted my shot yet again. I did fiddle a lot actually. Sometimes, when you are shooting something as simple as the Minimalist Frame above, you tend to mess it up, for you assume it is too easy. Trust me this happens.

EXIF Data of the Photograph: 

Camera Model	Canon EOS 600D
Lens Used	Canon 55-250 mm
F-Stop	f/8
Exposure Time	1/500 sec.
ISO Speed	ISO-100
Focal Length	179 mm
Metering Mode	Pattern
Exposure Program	Manual

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A word on the Composition:

Just like the Minimalist Photograph prior to this one, the idea here again was to have a very Minimalist Color Palette and restrict the total number of colors in the frame to two, namely Red & Yellow. I gave the Red color slightly more space in the frame. Red being my favorite color I did have a bias for it. 

EXIF Data of the Photograph:

Camera Model	Canon EOS 600D
Lens Used	Canon 55-250 mm
F-Stop	f/8
Exposure Time	1/350 sec.
ISO Speed	ISO-100
Focal Length	135 mm
Metering Mode	Pattern
Exposure Program	Manual

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A word on the Composition: 

After the Red color, Yellow is a second favorite color of mine, especially when it comes to using that color in Minimalist Photographs. Maybe because, this is the color I find most in my city (Jaipur) after the traditional ethnic pink(orange-ish pink actually). Again the color palette was kept Minimalist here  and the Yellow color was give a larger share in the frame. 

EXIF Data of the Photograph:

Camera Model	Canon EOS 600D
Lens Used	Canon 55-250 mm
F-Stop	f/8
Exposure Time	1/350 sec.
ISO Speed	ISO-100
Focal Length	163 mm
Metering Mode	Pattern
Exposure Program	Manual

That's it folks, these hope you enjoyed the series of 5 Colorful Minimalist Art Photographs.

Stay tuned for more!

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Green Leaves And Negative Space

Minimalism as Less Elements

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A Colorful Minimalist Photograph of Green Leaves on a Colorful Backdrop, with Negative Space on the Side.

This shot, just like the Last one "Colorful Stripes" was taken at Kalaneri Art Gallery. 

After a long time, I have captured some Nature Minimalism. 

The Negative Space that I left on the Side, is very Classic of a Core Minimalist Photograph. (though its not necessary that one uses Negative Space in every shot)

What's different this time around, is that the Negative Space has some well aligned geometrically placed colors. That Pops the Shot out !

I was lucky to find a Green Color Strip along with the Green Leaves, and therefore, the overall Color Palette is also kept fairly Minimal.

The EXIF Data of the Photo is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 50 mm Prime Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/9
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/ 160 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-1000
  
  
• Focal Length: 50 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  

Hope you enjoyed the Green Leaves and Negative Space Minimalist Photograph.

Thank you for your time. Have a Nice Day. !

Door and Colors

Minimalism as Less Elements

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Another Minimalist Photograph from Orbit Mall, Jaipur. 

This time of an Open Aluminium Door with Colorful Walls in the Background, that I titled as Door and Colors

I started composing with the Door and the Blue wall at the bottom, 

then I moved around a bit to include in a measured way the right amount of Yellow (wall) and Red Color (wall) behind it. 

The EXIF Data of the Photo is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 100 mm Prime Macro L Series Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/14
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-3200
  
  
• Exposure bias: 0 step
  
  
• Focal Length: 100 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Flash mode: No flash
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  
• White Balance: Auto

Hope you enjoyed the Door and Colors Minimalist Photograph.

Thank you for your time. Have a Nice Day. !

Colorful Diagonal Lines

Minimalism as Simple Geometry

 

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I am Back :) but with a Simple Geometry Minimalism photograph this time around. 

These Colorful Diagonal Lines, were spotted on a closed metal shutter of a Shop, right opposite to the famous Hawa Mahal Palace in Old Jaipur City.

I clicked this with my Canon 600 D and the 100mm Prime Macro Lens that I have.

I captured this from the side and used a shallow depth of field to create a different sort of a imagery that I usually do not produce. 

I rarely use shallow depth of field (at least as of now, lol...no by the way since the last 4 years ). 

That frequency might change in the future though. 

Hope you like this subtle change in my style.

All feedback about the Photograph is welcomed.

Have a good day !!

I have to cut it short today, as the lights just went off and my laptop might turn off pretty soon.

Bye ! See you Later !

Tri Color Minimal

Minimalism as Few Distinctive Colors

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Its been long since I did a Minimalism as Few Distinctive Colors Photograph.

So I decided to post one today. 

This Tri Color Minimal Photograph was clicked at Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur (stop wondering as to how I find most of my shots at the same place?) .

This is a Lookup Minimal Shot. 

The Kit that I had that day, was my Canon 600D mounted with the 50mm F1.4 Prime lens. 

I was shooting a Metal fan against a maroon tent sitting down on my knees. And while I was struggling to get the simplicity right in that shot, I casually looked over my left shoulder to spot this.

I immediately thought It would be a nice idea to combine three colorful tents in one frame. 

The use of lines gave more symmetry to the shot.

Not sure, if this would have looked good in Black and White, so I did not try and edit it that way. 

I Hope that you find this colorful shot a little upbeat.

See you around next time.

Take care 

Colorful Lookup Minimalism - 3 Photographs

Minimalism as Few Distinctive Colors

  Photograph (1)

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  Photograph (3)

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• All of the above Colorful Lookup Minimalism Photographs, fall under the "Minimalism as Few Distinctive Colors" category.

These shots were taken at Cafe Lazy Mojo in Jaipur. I was there for an Art Meet organized by Kala Kartavyaa. 

The Art meet was actually on Fashion and the theme was Lifestyle. 

Fashion Bloggers/ Models and Photographers were invited to the meet. 

I dint have much to do there. 

I got a few tips on Fashion and soon I was done listening. 

I was getting itchy to click, so I moved outside with my Camera. 

I had my Canon 100 mm Prime Macro L Series Lens mounted on my Canon 600D Camera that day. 

So I thought why not take some Look-up Minimal Shots. 

Cafe, Lazy Mojo has this Pete Mondrian Style designed roof front. 

I thought it would be a nice Idea to click some "Minimalism as Few Distinctive Colors" shots.

This category of Minimalist shots are always hard to find. 

While, I was editing, I decided to post a series of 3 shots this time, unlike my style of posting only 1 best shot from the shoot. 

Since, it was about colors, therefore I chose 3.

The composition of the Shots is pretty simple  and self-explanatory. 

Nothing much to say here. The major part is to find the Subject/Building with multiple colors and more than half of the job is done for you.

Apply a few basic rules of Photography like the Rule of Thirds etc and you are good to go.

Hope, that you enjoyed the shot.

Show me yours :) 

Good Day !

Colorful Vertical Lines Minimal

Minimalism as Simple Geometry

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• Minimalism Type: Minimalism as Simple Geometry (Learn all 8 Types HERE)

   

• Subject: Lines (multiple walls, shot from the side)

   

• Style: Looking from the Side

   

• Colors: Yellow / Brown /White / Black / Pink

Shot HighLights:-

 

a) Geometry in Repetition i.e Lines

 

b) Visual Art - connecting multiple walls to make one frame with colorful lines

 

c) Subtle Texture on the Walls

 

d) Extreme Side Angle

• Camera Used: Canon 600D

   

• Lens Used: Canon 50 mm prime lens

   

• Location: City Palace, Jaipur - India

 

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Abstract Minimalism or Zeroism

Minimalism Type: Zeroism

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Abstract Minimalist Photography or Zeroism, highlighting the Juxtaposition between Multi colored curves and Strong vertical lines.

Good Evening People

I hope this post finds you in the best of your health and spirit. And if not, then you better start with something. I will suggest walking. I used to avoid it completely because honestly I am a lazy person, or lets say I was. But lately I have discovered that walking thirty minutes a day does more for you than most things people spend money on. 

When I actually looked it up, the list of benefits surprised me. Simplicity works. And being a minimalist, I keep coming back to that idea in every part of life, not just photography.

As a minimalist photographer you start noticing simple things that most people walk right past. A shadow, a line on a wall, a gate lit by the afternoon sun. The practice of observing and capturing minimalist subjects trains your eye in a way that carries over into everything else. But before the practice comes intent. So, I'd suggest you to develop the intent to observe simple things, and the rest follow.

Now let us get back to the photograph.

What is Zeroism in Minimalist Photography?

This photograph falls under Zeroism, which is one of the types of minimalist photography I have defined and written about.

In a Zeroism photograph, the subject is not directly pointed at. The viewer is intentionally made to guess what the actual subject might be. Your eye keeps searching for something to hold on to.

The name Zeroism comes from a simple idea. You start at zero when you look at the image. There is zero subject recognition. The subject just simply refuses to introduce itself. In such minimalist photographs the elements are not clearly identifiable or relatable to any real world object at first glance. 

But the composition still has a structure underneath it. There is compositional logic and the elements follow the basic rules that constitute a minimalist photograph.

Zeroism can also be called Abstract Minimalism. But Zeroism or Abstract Minimalism is not the same as abstract photography. 

Abstract photography works purely through feeling, color, texture, or form, with no compositional discipline required underneath. In Zeroism, a minimalist structure is always present.

Few words on the composition of this Minimalist Photograph

The only subject in this image is the juxtaposition between colorful curves and strong vertical straight lines. It is ideally only one element, or two if you want to split them. So the elements are minimal and the photo is balanced and has some structure.

The actual real world object rather subject in this frame is a frosted finish plastic house gate that I spotted near birla mandir temple. I photographed it around 4 pm in harsh afternoon sunlight in Jaipur. You would have never guessed what the subject was at first glance, and that is exactly what makes it a Zeroism photograph.

Some people look at this and want to call it maximalist photography because both the colorful lines and the vertical black lines cover the entire frame. I understand that instinct, butt I am very clear that it is a minimalist photograph because the number of elements is controlled and as I said before there is compositional logic. 

If you can explain a photograph using the rules of minimalism, it is a minimalist photograph. If you cannot, then abstract is the right word.

I will keep sharing more photographs under the Zeroism label. And if you ever plan to visit Jaipur, we can discuss this over coffee.

Until next time. Take care and happy clicking!

Frequently Asked Questions about Zeroism in Minimalist Photography

Q. What camera settings work best for Zeroism in Minimalist Photography?
A. There is no fixed setting. Zeroism is about composition and intent, and not technique. Any camera with any focal length is generally good. What matters is that you isolate the right elements and let the subject stay hidden within the frame.

Q. How is Zeroism different from other types of Minimalist Photography?
A. Most minimalist photos point clearly at the subject, a shadow, an isolated object or figure, or a geometric shape. Whereas, Zeroism is the one type where the subject deliberately hides  itself. The viewer has to work for it.

Q. Is Zeroism only about architecture or objects?
A. No. The subject can be anything, light, texture, reflection, or a pattern, as long as the viewer cannot immediately identify it and the composition follows minimalist principles.

Q. Can a beginner attempt Zeroism in Minimalist Photography?
A. Yes, but it requires a solid understanding of minimalist compositions first. Without that foundation the result will mostly favor abstract photography rather than Zeroism.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This photograph was taken in under a minute, outside an ordinary gate in Jaipur on an ordinary afternoon. The only difference between me and everyone else who walked past it that day was that I stopped and looked at it with a creative eye.

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• What is Minimalist Photography?
• 5 Minimalist Photos that Depict Less is More
• Types of Minimalism