"Perhaps one of the most essential exercises in learning to
draw or paint is the copying of master works."
~ Igor Babailov
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| Leonardo da Vinci's Horse |
Although da Vinci did hundreds of drawings, only a handful were ever finished.
Known to be a procrastinator and a perfectionist, it is very hard to find a drawing
of his that hasn't been left undone.
Known to be a procrastinator and a perfectionist, it is very hard to find a drawing
of his that hasn't been left undone.
Copying old masters (or new masters) drawings are a valuable aid in art development.
If you are up for a challenge, why not break out of your comfort zone and give it a try!
"When you copy a drawing by a highly skilled artist, you are not only exposed to his
or her drawing techniques, but at the same time you study their thinking process.
If the drawings are studies for a finished painting, you can also learn how the artist
developed an idea from beginning to end."
or her drawing techniques, but at the same time you study their thinking process.
If the drawings are studies for a finished painting, you can also learn how the artist
developed an idea from beginning to end."
See a good little article with some tips, techniques and insights here.
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