Using artworks as stimuli for expressive work
This still life experiment clearly states and shows its inspiration in the work of the Scottish Colourists
Artists who work in your chosen area and whose ideas and techniques you are interested in can be a good source for stimulus.
Choose key artists who will influence your own practical work and analyse their techniques. This work can be presented in a number of different ways:
- in your sketchbook
- in a jotter
- as a presentation on sheets of paper or card
- as a digital presentation using software of your choice
- as a blog
You should consider how the artists’ approaches might influence your own work. Think about:
- key visual elements and how they are used
- the style of the work and how this is achieved
- Does it belong to a particular art movement?
- What are its characteristics?
- social and cultural influences that have had an impact on the artworks
- materials and techniques used
Make this work visual. Include as many relevant images as possible. See if you can find close-up details of the works or see the work in real life if possible. This will help you understand the artists’ techniques.