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I don't really know what this is supposed to be used as.
Well, I read your post I still don't understand.

It honestly looks like a few soft-brush strokes with effects.

Sorry, but if this is an abstract piece it really needs work.

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It's not meant to be "used as" anything - it's just a piece of art.
A crop of one of multiple pieces that are going to be showcased to be specific.
I can assure you there are no brushes or pre-made effects used - as you would understand if you read the thread where it says this is work from scratch.
If you do know so much about abstract design and what needs work then please do share it with me instead of just alluding to it.

Woah. Looks like a big fly by night guy gets all defensive when his piece gets critiqued.

I do know a bit about abstract design. I will create a piece or too and post them later.