Man in a Beret 1895 Pablo Ruiz Picasso
A Lesson from the Master
Last week I was lucky enough to find myself in Barcelona, one sunny afternoon at the Museu Picasso. Walking the halls of the gallery, admiring the craftsmanship and creative evolution of one of the greatest artists of all time, I was struck by one thing more than any other; Picasso’s ability – even from a very early age – to put paint onto canvas with life-like accuracy.
When we think of Picasso, we typically think of his colourful and imaginative cubist work. Those paintings are without doubt what Picasso is most famous for and most widely remembered by. But what I was reminded of as I walked around the gallery, was how much Picasso’s painting style had evolved through his many years of painting. The art Picasso created in his early years under the tutelage of his art teacher father was of a distinctly classic style.
Learning to Paint
The young Picasso’s ability to capture realism, detail, texture, light and mood was astounding. But what struck me most was the realisation that before he was able to express his vision in a new and unique style, Picasso first had to master the basics, to capture the essence of his vision with absolute clarity. Read the rest of this entry »
