He also began preparing himself for his long-term career as a painter, that same year he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art’s School Design, where he eventually began to exhibit and show the world his works of art in 1780. William Blake’s artistic energies really began to branch out at that point and he privately published his Poetical Sketches (1783), a collection of poetry that he had written of his past 14 years. In August 1782, Blake married a woman named Catherine Sophia Butcher, who was illiterate. The newlywed was taught by her husband how to read, write, draw and color. He also helped her learn how to experience visions, as he did. Catherine believed strongly in her husband’s visions and in vibrant mind, and she supported everything he did. Right up to his death 45 years
He also began preparing himself for his long-term career as a painter, that same year he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art’s School Design, where he eventually began to exhibit and show the world his works of art in 1780. William Blake’s artistic energies really began to branch out at that point and he privately published his Poetical Sketches (1783), a collection of poetry that he had written of his past 14 years. In August 1782, Blake married a woman named Catherine Sophia Butcher, who was illiterate. The newlywed was taught by her husband how to read, write, draw and color. He also helped her learn how to experience visions, as he did. Catherine believed strongly in her husband’s visions and in vibrant mind, and she supported everything he did. Right up to his death 45 years