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Richard K. Blades – Painting the Expressive Floral Still Life: Finding Light, Color and Form (Online)
Join painter Richard Blades for a special one-hour demonstration exploring his intuitive and expressive approach to floral still life painting.
Richard K. Blades was born in 1978 and raised in East Anglia. His passion for painting began whilst living in Cornwall in his mid-twenties, working under the influence of professional painters based in the Rame Peninsula. Although academically trained, obtaining a BA in Fine Art from the University of Plymouth, Richard regards himself as a self-taught painter. Having grown up in East Anglia, much of Richard’s work is based on and inspired by the skies and landscapes of the area but having traveled widely, his paintings take on a universal quality. Along with the landscape, he is also a still-life painter, fascinated by the quiet corners of studios and how light falls upon objects and plants. Richard, who recently moved to Norfolk after a decade in London, says of his work
“I am primarily an expressive landscape painter working in the English Romantic tradition. I feel a deep connection to the landscape and the artists who also chose the sky, sea, and land as their sources of inspiration. Turner, Constable, Seago, Daubigney, and Courbet are my personal favourites. The gaps between generations and hundreds of years matter little. Regardless of what has changed in this world, the technological advancements, and societal shifts, the landscape is always there, as something eternal, the ever-changing muse, always present, yet never the same. ”
Richard’s work is regularly exhibited in Cornwall and London and is held in private collections, both in the UK and abroad.
17 Responses
Hey, Martha! Great talk and demo from Richard. Many thanks to you for your wonderful contribution to your followers. PS…great cut! 😊
I don’t paint with oils, but this was very interesting to watch his process. I love the expressiveness that results from using the palette knife. I could also see the richness of the colour when he held it up closer to the camera. Thanks for this. An excellent demo!
Not a still life painter, but learn a lot from Richard’s talks and demos. And I connect with his admiration for Joan Eardly. I will take a landscape class with him one of these days, when one is offered here that fits my schedule, East coast US.
I have just registered with the Winslow Art Centre and look forward to attending some of the courses.
I am a Canadian multi media artist, still on the road to becoming one that is, I am forever grateful to the wonderful online courses available to us. GH
17 Responses
Hey, Martha! Great talk and demo from Richard. Many thanks to you for your wonderful contribution to your followers. PS…great cut! 😊
Thanks!
Richard’s presentation was excellent and inspired me to take a class from him. Thank you.
I adore Richard’s work and loved this amazing demonstration. Thank you so much 😊
I love your candor. Your work, very evocative. Thank you!
I couldn’t wait to try this and my little violas had just flowered.
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I don’t paint with oils, but this was very interesting to watch his process. I love the expressiveness that results from using the palette knife. I could also see the richness of the colour when he held it up closer to the camera. Thanks for this. An excellent demo!
I enjoyed this demo. I love working with a palette knife. The idea of intuitive painting is something that I want to explore. Thank you!
Wonderful class…He gave me hope that I could learn the skills he showed today!
PS: I am so sorry to have missed registering for the Joan Eardley one.
Not a still life painter, but learn a lot from Richard’s talks and demos. And I connect with his admiration for Joan Eardly. I will take a landscape class with him one of these days, when one is offered here that fits my schedule, East coast US.
This was a super demo Richard. I have unearthed my Buff Titanium and am about to enroll for your still life class. Many many thanks. Lyn
Looking forward to this event. Thank you Martha and Richard
Can’t get enough still life tuition! Thanks Jules
I have just registered with the Winslow Art Centre and look forward to attending some of the courses.
I am a Canadian multi media artist, still on the road to becoming one that is, I am forever grateful to the wonderful online courses available to us. GH
Thank you for signing up, Gundi! Looking forward to seeing you online.