'The Nightmare' by Henry Fuseli

 I borrowed a book of Henry Fuseli's work from the library and have been devouring it with my eyes. The painting in this video has been among my favorites since I first came across it. I did not know until recently it's resting place is in Detroit though (at the Detroit Institute of Arts). Very unconventional composition too: the woman's arm is really close to the frame and most major elements are on the right hand side. It feels rather unbalanced to me, but is an appropriate fit to the jarring subject matter. And of course the title is a play on words, too wink emoticon

Christopher Nolan Inspired by Francis Bacon's paintings

"Having other frames of reference, having windows into other possibilities is essential."
-Christopher Nolan

Director, Christopher Nolan, discusses how the Joker's makeup in the movie The Dark Knight was inspired by the paintings of Francis Bacon, the value of seeing art in person and working analogue. Art inspires more art.

Art for Dummies

Two things:

 

1) You can never learn too much about your industry.

2) It's important to be able to explain what you do to people outside your industry in very comprehensible, digestible terms.

I've been flipping through this book (not necessarily reading it in order). If you're still intimidated by art, it is an accessible read from a credible source.

Click here to buy the book on Amazon.com