Ive recently gotten into painting and am looking for inspiration, so please hit me with your favorite artists. I’ve currently only done master copies and tutorials in the style of Van Gogh, but want to branch out. Unfortunately i didnt appreciate the required art appreciation class enough in college.
Many that I like are mentioned already here, so I’ll just add Mark Rothko. His paintings are very simple, but they have such depth and power, especially when you see them in person. They just look out at you, almost like they’re pulsing.
Ive never seen one of his in person, but i would love to stare at one while listening to an album by The Caretaker.
I’ve only seen a real one once, when I was in New York and visited MoMA. The circular room had slightly dimmed lights and 3 or 4 Rothkos around the walls. It was oppressive (but great!).