Artist Ryan Brown on Carl Bloch and How to Look at Fine Art

Artist and teacher Ryan Brown discusses a recent commission to hearken to one of the most iconic images in modern LDS culture. He also discusses the role of educating patrons, artists and the public on the importance of arts literacy. 

Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (Danish, 1834-1890). Oil on Canvas. 111 x 126 in. BYU Museum of Art. 

Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (Danish, 1834-1890). Oil on Canvas. 111 x 126 in. BYU Museum of Art. 

Learn more about works by Ryan Brown here.

The Lord's Prayer by Ryan Brown. Oil on Panel. 32 x 24 in. 

The Lord's Prayer by Ryan Brown. Oil on Panel. 32 x 24 in. 

And learn more about the Masters Academy of Art, lectures and classes here