Every now and then I copy a painting of the Great Masters. Granted, I have to look at books and photographs to find images to copy. However, I still learn a lot by making pencil drawings from these paintings in the books. Trying to draw the master works compels me to notice where the lights and shadows are and the subtle change in the colors being used. When I copy a portrait, it helps me to work on such things as my proportions, placement of the eyes, or how to draw in the nose and lips. Copying great works can sometimes feel overwhelming. Recognizing that I'm beginning to notice more of the details in the master works inspires me to keep copying.
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