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Amanda Amante
Sep 26, 1999, 3:00:00 AM9/26/99
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Here's a question: I would like to know different approaches to life
drawing. I am taking my first class and it is really hard! After painting
for many years, I decided it was time to take the plunge and learn some-
thing new. How long does it take (if ever) to really get your chops up
so to speak? What are some good practicing techniques when not in
class? I would love to learn and master this type of work, but I feel
I am a long way from doing that, I don't mind, just as long as I can. HELP!
It's hard to ask.....but there it is.
"Still Crazy After All These Years"
Amanda
drawing. I am taking my first class and it is really hard! After painting
for many years, I decided it was time to take the plunge and learn some-
thing new. How long does it take (if ever) to really get your chops up
so to speak? What are some good practicing techniques when not in
class? I would love to learn and master this type of work, but I feel
I am a long way from doing that, I don't mind, just as long as I can. HELP!
It's hard to ask.....but there it is.
"Still Crazy After All These Years"
Amanda
Michele Myers
Sep 26, 1999, 3:00:00 AM9/26/99
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Life Drawing is great! The closer to nature the better your work. Has
anyone ever noticed the difference between sketching a silk flower compared
to a real one. If not -- try this exercise--you should be amazed. In
answer to your question; they're as many approaches as their are artists,
each unique and each worth looking into. Who's to say something difficult
isn't just a challenge and through practice you can't succeed. If your
first drawing, painting whatever isn't up to your satisfaction find
something you like in it put it away for a few days then review. You should
be encouraged...if not go on to the next. Personally I learn from my
failures more than my successes. How long does it take? can't help you
there as this is something that came easy to me as a child in a convent. I
learned early that by drawing and painting the icons for the nuns I could
get out of my studies--something that maybe wasn't the best thing to aspire
but here I am. Don't worry about the time...we all have all the time
necessary to accomplish what we wish. Just do your best.
good luck,
Michele
anyone ever noticed the difference between sketching a silk flower compared
to a real one. If not -- try this exercise--you should be amazed. In
answer to your question; they're as many approaches as their are artists,
each unique and each worth looking into. Who's to say something difficult
isn't just a challenge and through practice you can't succeed. If your
first drawing, painting whatever isn't up to your satisfaction find
something you like in it put it away for a few days then review. You should
be encouraged...if not go on to the next. Personally I learn from my
failures more than my successes. How long does it take? can't help you
there as this is something that came easy to me as a child in a convent. I
learned early that by drawing and painting the icons for the nuns I could
get out of my studies--something that maybe wasn't the best thing to aspire
but here I am. Don't worry about the time...we all have all the time
necessary to accomplish what we wish. Just do your best.
good luck,
Michele
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Nita Leland
Sep 29, 1999, 3:00:00 AM9/29/99
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There is no substitute for life drawing in learning observation and
practicing skills. But to get started, here are four books that can help you
learn different approaches to drawing:
Kimon Nicolaides "The Natural Way to Draw"
Robert Kaupelis "Learning to Draw"
Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain"
Bert Dodson "Keys to Drawing"
practicing skills. But to get started, here are four books that can help you
learn different approaches to drawing:
Kimon Nicolaides "The Natural Way to Draw"
Robert Kaupelis "Learning to Draw"
Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain"
Bert Dodson "Keys to Drawing"
You should also learn anatomy for artists: Robert Beverly Hale "Artistic
Anatomy"
Good luck!
--
Nita
nle...@erinet.com
Nita Leland Studio
Please visit my Exploring Color Web Site at http://www.nitaleland.com
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