# @bromleysartsupplies on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=JM-nMRJykpc - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27617705-bromleysartsupplies-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/3e41add683.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-03-17T09:00:21.000+00:00 ## Caption Chris Rivers is a self taught artist from Manchester, England. Ten years ago Chris made an instant transition from rock drummer to artist. Swapping his drumsticks for huge paintbrushes & enormous tubes of oil paint. We caught up with Chris at his studio to talk about his career and artistic practice. Chapters 0:00 Who is Chris Rivers 0:22 What inspired you to start creating art? 2:14 How would you describe your style? 3:33 Who are your biggest influences? 4:37 How do you decide on the balance of abstract and surreal? 5:46 Do you work with a clear vision or does your art evolve organically? 6:25 Where do you get your ideas from? 7:54 Do you always work in a series? If so, why? 9:01 How do you choose the colours and textures in your art? 9:49 Why oils? Have you ever experimented with other mediums? 10:37 What does a typical day in your studio look like? 11:55 Can you talk us through the logistics of working with such huge canvases? 13:03 If you could collaborate with one historical figure, who would it be and why? 13:29 What do you usually listen to in the studio? 13:53 If you could only use three colours, which would you choose? 14:56 If your art were transformed into a musical composition, what genre would it be? 15:36 Has your life as a professional drummer helped you in your career as an artist? 18:02 Do you get nervous before the opening of a show? 18:53 Do you have a favourite painting? 19:29 How do you define success as an artist? 20:06 What do you hope people think or feel when they view your art? 20:55 If you could leave one message for future generations through your art, what would it be? 21:44 What's on the horizon for you? Read more on our blog 👇 https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/blog/brushstrokes-beats-an-interview-with-chris-rivers/ ------------------------------------------ 🧑‍🎨 JOIN OUR GANG Want to be first to hear about new products, painting hints, tips and tutorials, plus exclusive subscriber only discounts? Make sure you sign up for our mailing list: https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/mailing-list ------------------------------------------- 👋 Bromleys Art Supplies is a family run business based in the UK. We ship quality art materials world wide and pride ourselves on our great prices and excellent service. Check out website: https://www.artsupplies.co.uk ------------------------------------------ 🎨 FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bromleysart Twitter: https://twitter.com/bromleysart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bromleysart ------------------------------------------ #ChrisRivers #ArtistInterview #ArtTalk #CreativeProcess #FineArt #Painting #ArtInspiration #BehindTheScenes #ContemporaryArt #ArtCommunity #MeetTheArtist #BromleysArt #BromleysArtSupplies ## Stats - **Views:** 103 - **Likes:** 3 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags bromleysartsupplies, bromleysart, chrisrivers, meettheartist, contemporaryart, arttalk, artinspiration, creativeprocess, artcommunity, behindthescenes, painting, fineart, artistinterview --- Copyright (c) Gondola