Canady influenced the opinions of art lovers and buyers in the 1960s and 1970s by convincing them that abstract expressionism was unimaginative and that realism was the art of the future. He believed that abstract expressionism had become stale and that artists needed to focus more on representational art in order to move forward. This shift in perspective led many art fans and buyers to reconsider their preferences and acquire more realistic works during this time period. Canady's critical opinions had a significant impact on the art world during this era.
