Moon Madness by Andrew Wyeth: art for writers
A painting by one of the most popular American artists of the 20th century, Andrew Wyeth (1917 – 2009). A writing exercise linked to this painting has to be about … Continue reading
Capturing a sense of character in the land and in the sea – Art for Writers
Looking at this wonderful seascape, I am reminded of the words of American novelist E.L. Doctorow: “Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader—not the fact that it … Continue reading
A much-loved painting of a small, out of the way place….Art for Writers
I’m guessing that any New Zealander reading this will recognise this picture of a remote railway station painted in the 1930s. It has become an iconic 20th century image and … Continue reading
Looking at yourself – Inspiring Art for Writers
I hadn’t heard of Joan Semmel before I came across this painting and I can’t help feeling that is a failing on my part. Wikipedia tells me she is an … Continue reading
Painting with light – inspiring art for writers
This is a little different. The Finnish artist Karri Kola uses light as her medium. This installation “Nordic Elements” was on show at Lumina Light Festival in 2014 in Cascais … Continue reading
Wild seas cooking up a storm – Inspiring Pictures for Writers
Three young women, a blond, a brunette and a red head, dance and make music and sip tea in the long grass while a storm spins the sea into a … Continue reading
Sexual harassment depicted by a 17th century woman artist — inspiring paintings for writers
I found this painting because I follow @womtureensart1 on twitter. Every day I meet new artists and discover new paintings, sculpture, photographs. Go follow – it’s a breath of fresh … Continue reading
Inspiring Art for Writers -creating from the inside out
‘Clearly, it is not possible to paint the spirit. You cannot paint consciousness. You start with the knowledge we all have that the most significant human reality lies beneath material … Continue reading
Inspiring Art for Writers – the painting that was the source for Waiting for Godot
This is a painting by Caspar David Friendrich, a 19th century German artist most famous for his land and seascapes which seem to tell stories while creating an emotional response … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – Paris 1950 in film
Breathe in. You can almost smell it…. This is not your world and probably not your language; I’m willing to bet good money that it is also not your time, … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – diving into fable and fantasy
Not into fantasy? Don’t write it; don’t read it? I understand and could say the same except…except it’s good to get out of the comfortable niche we create for ourselves. … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – a street in a French town leading somewhere…
An arresting pen and ink drawing by David Gentleman. The simple graduation of colour in the sky suggests something is about to happen… Gentleman is an illustrator who studied at … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers: Norman Cornish – the miner’s artist
A quick five minute exercise: describe this scene, put in sounds – the children aren’t crossing in silence – and colour. Add tiny details: a button hanging by a thread, … Continue reading
Inspiring Pictures for Writers – create a compelling character
What does his voice sound like? What does he say he wants? What does he really want? What doesn’t he want anyone else to know about him? This outstanding self-portrait … Continue reading
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