James Bland is an English figurative artist who lives and works in Kent. James and Antrese talk about how he uses Facebook to connect with other artists; using memory as a source for painting; how James chooses models and his inventive studio set up. Plus a digression into the addictive quality of making art.
Show Highlights:
- Tactics James uses to get exposure to outside influences and gain access to new followers.
- Using social media to spark ideas and ignite creativity.
- How making big changes in a painting through the process, and saving details for last frees the artist to be more creative.
- How using memory as a source for your work inspires creative solutions.
- The parallels between session musicians and painters.
- How James chooses his models.
- A glimpse into how James adapts a small studio (hint: check out the photo below!)
- Are dedicated painters really just addicted to the creative process? How close is that to alcoholism?
Other Artists Mentioned:
James’ Work:
![Artist James Bland](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/10599512_10203205753001066_8387344840501770125_n.jpg)
![Studio of artist James Bland](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20141105_144949_resized-1024x614-1.jpg)
![Night Studio - James Bland interview on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Night-Studio-1024x698-1.jpg)
![Small Interior with Cats - James Bland on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Small-Interior-with-Cats-1024x907-1.jpg)
![Gran's House - James Bland interview on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Grans-House-Copy-1024x805-1.jpg)
![James Bland interview on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Red-Shoes-Copy-657x1024-1.jpg)
![Full Moon - James Bland interview on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Full-Moon-Copy-1024x863-1.jpg)
![Morning Still Life - James Bland interview on SavvyPainter.com](https://savvypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Morning-Still-Life-Copy-1022x1024-1.jpg)