Where Do You Find Inspiration?

Well, if there are any silver linings in this lock down it may be time to look at our artistic practice. And to engage with it. I have a couple of quotes on inspiration, one by Shakespeare and one by Brenda Ueland.

Then I wanted to show you the finished painting of that big block-in I did a couple of weeks ago, plus my process of refining what I want to work on next.

I have two images at the end that you are welcome to use if you want something to draw or paint. Both have good structure and design.

With very best wishes to you and all around you.
Ian

[Billma]

I am 73 years old and have struggled with a life-long art phobia or disability. I have decided it is time now to change that. I watch at least on of your videos a day as a form of therapy and inspiration. I am slowly moving forward. Thanks for the help.

[cecileegeorgeson_artist]

You are so generous to be sharing your knowledge thank you so happy to have found you🇦🇺🤞

[vyvyienewalser]

U are a wonderful teacher.Not everyone can teach so well.Bless u for sharing.

[missdiy]

Merci beaucoup ! Excellente explication !

[jameswaustin]

Ian, seeing your weekly videos are a most welcome break and reminder of a saner place. Beyond the value of the content, it's engaging to watch & analyze the reference image and speculate on your upcoming comments, with a self-congratulatory rewards for thinking alike.

[kaydudacek]

I have learned so much about composition from you thank you for the videos. I’m training my eye to see the big shapes.

[paintlady]

Thank you for sharing those powerful quotes! And your generosity of photos too.
Be well.

[HelenRietz]

It is especially intriguing to me to see how you think through a composition, creating a vision based on a photograph. Because I paint in a realistic style, I hear so often “that looks just like a photograph. “. I know it is meant as a compliment, but I wish people knew that a good artist doesn’t just copy a photograph but creates from it a more interesting reality.

[Tizaheijting]

Let's be kids, let's discover, let's put everything on its head and see what happens. Your words are expressing such a passionate longing to make us realize what we should't miss. nspiration and its expression. Every path is valid, as long as its stay true to itself, daring to look inwards and outwards while being a receiver, letting it pass through us freely. Like you said, through piano, painting or what-so-ever. Creative expression as the foundation of... everything. Thanks so much for the inspiration you bring to all of us. No matter where it leads.

[robinedmundson]

Thank you so much for the process photos. It really helps being reminded of the big shapes, more detailed value study(ies) and the stages of the painting itself.

[alisonhendry]

One day I hope I can take a live workshop with you. You are a fabulous teacher and speak and explain so well! For now I will continue to binge watch and practice and read your book. Thank you for all of these gems you are sharing. I am going to spread the word!

[christinerothmuller]

Amaizing how you suceed so beautifuly working the masses, shades and lights ! thank you for the video

[candacetroystudios]

I am thrilled to be able to use some of your resources. Thank you.

[MarkMcCluney]

The Welsh artist Peter Market, best known for his kinetic sculptures, said 'ideas come when you're working'. I think he hit the nail on the head.

[rsbagley]

Yes, your process of taking a photo, of evaluating your series of photos then of altering your design in your sketch....all this before you put brush to canvas . Really helpful. Not that I haven't practiced a lot of this myself, but I really love seeing your expert take on what you are doing and how you are demanding a higher level of drama from your end product than I do. That your process leads to a much more dynamic result than mine makes sense. I'm going to change that. Thanks again for your wonderful videos!

[mohansinghpatil]

Very nice sir, I can learn much from your painting videos thank you sir

[brandymcfee]

Your videos bring so much knowledge and really so much joy!! Thank you

[huwawada]

WOW I am a layman when it comes to the art of painting after listening and seeing the masterly teaching of Ian I now can actually read into a painting . The best of luck Ian Huw from the provence

[passageenBleu]

Stoking the Creative Fires by Phil Cousineau, and Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by Stephen Nachmanovitch are great reads. Art is Soul made manifest.
Your amazing videos empower to create.

[francesknight]

yes I found it very interesting the alterations you make to the visual reality to make the composition stronger.