Western painting critic Robert Coates. Abstract expressionism, Action painting, and Color Field painting are synonymous with the New York School. Technically Surrealism was an important predecessor for Abstract expressionism with its emphasis on spontaneous, automatic or subconscious creation. Jackson Pollock's dripping paint onto a canvas laid on the floor is a technique that has its roots in the work of André Masson. Another important ear<nowiki>ly m</nowiki>anifestation of what came to be abstract expressionism is the work of American Northwest artist Mark Tobey, especially his "white writing" canvases, which, though generally not large in scale, anticipate the "all over" look of Pollock's drip
Hari Singh (artist) of India. S. Hari Singh was born in 1894 in the Ramgarhia Sikh family. His father S. Ganda Singh was a famed architect, and artist. After primary education the son preferred to pursue his dream to become an artist. Blessed with immense creative skills and artistic genius, he joined S. Ram Singh, principal of the Art School, Lahore, founded by Rudyard Kipling's father. His talent flowered there and he specialist in theatrical painting (from 19110 with the Alfred Theatre Company) and exhibited locally. He remained with the theatrical company for 14 years. At this time, he met famous artists like