Jean Auguste Ingres
Amrita Sher-Gil
John Singer Sargent
Artist Unknown
Charly Palmer
Lawrence Alma Tadema
Yinka Shonibare
Santurnino Herran, The Offering
Cristina Cordova
Artist Unknown
Hey there!
As I move forward in creating my grayscale color palette, I wanted to share some of the artists who inspire me to grow and become better in my own creative process. There are a few images here where I don’t know who the artists are, but I love the subject matter and the techniques used in their work.
About four years ago, I received a scholarship from Workman Arts to study classical painting. I had always wanted to learn classical painting, and it felt like divine timing. When I study these artists—through their sculptures, writings, and brushwork—the first thing I notice is the patience behind their creations, their dedication, and the masterpieces that unfold from that.
I want to master classical drawing and painting. I practice drawing every day. When I went back to school for classical painting, I actually became a bit afraid of color—LOL—because I was learning how to paint from the very beginning. Most of my life, I’ve been self-taught.
Being in this residency has helped me overcome that fear of color and just go for it—after all, I have a painting to finish!
Who are the artists that inspire and motivate you to be better? Maybe there’s a way you can share that with me.
Thank you for visiting me again.
