Style, Influence & Inspiration

Style, Influence & Inspiration: a Guide for Artists

Lecture recording available on demand here

In this lecture, Richard K Blades explores how inspiration and influence are integral to shaping style. Drawing ideas from his own work and creative journey, along with looking at other Artists, this lecture is both practical and informative. From writing about creative practice to developing synchronicity between Art and ideas, Richard aims to give artists the tools to create a holistic view of their work and vision.

  1. Exploring inspiration

  2. Developing style

  3. Influence, how Art history and an understanding of visual language can help us use our own more fluently. 

  4. Philosophy, how ideas from the philosophy of Art can be understood and applied.

Beyond painting, this lecture provides useful insights for understanding creativity.

Artists referenced in the lecture:

J.M.W Turner

Claude Lorraine 

Mark Rothko

Claude Monet

Joan Eardley

Georgio Morandi

John Constable

Edward Seago

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