Artistic Inspiration for Every Medium
Make 2025 your most creative year yet!
If your New Year’s resolution is to make more art, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, exploring the works of iconic artists can ignite your creativity. Here’s a guide to masterpieces across various mediums to inspire your artistic journey this year:
Watercolourists
Take inspiration from Winslow Homer’s “Daydreaming” (1882), which beautifully portrays serene, everyday scenes with soft, layered washes.
Another iconic figure is Beatrix Potter, whose delicate illustrations in “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” (1902) brought animals and nature to life with intricate detail.
Acrylic Artists
Explore Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” (1962) for vibrant pop art...
...or delve into abstraction with Mark Rothko’s works “No. 3/No. 13” (1949) and "Orange and Tan" (1954), which use large, soft-edged blocks of colour to create emotional depth.
Oil Painters
Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” (1889) is a masterpiece of swirling brushstrokes and emotional intensity.
For lifelike precision, study Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1665), which demonstrates lifelike rendering and subtle light and shadow.
Sketchers
Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” (1490) reveals the value of combining art with scientific curiosity.
For intricate detail, explore Albrecht Dürer’s “Rhinoceros” (1515), showcasing incredible texture and form.
Sculptors
Michelangelo’s “David” (1504) reflects mastery in form and proportion.
For modern abstraction, consider Henry Moore’s “Recumbent Figure” (1938), which invites exploration of balance and shape.
Printmakers
Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” (1831) demonstrates dynamic composition and contrast.
For expressive experimentation, explore Pablo Picasso’s “Still Life Under the Lamp” (1962), showcasing bold, minimal designs.
