A little academic is not so bad

Ikea chair in front of books

It's great to let your inspiration go wild and it is even better when it is channeled a little.

Studying and understanding how to draw a line properly, constructing correct perspective, enabling balanced composition and mastering the hidden secrets of color combinations are good tools to have when we want to paint. Learning the basics and letting in some academics in our work is essential to control the forces of impulsiveness and creativity.

A wild stallion needs a skilled rider to be tamed, a steep North face in the mountains can not be climbed without good experience and training. Why should it be any different with art?