So it looks like Vermeer used mirrors!
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Tig... I think to some that's difference between artist and draftsman, if they use aids or not. Myself, I think that anyone that can recreate realism is an artist, in any method they can. Like Tadema, I don't care what tools he uses, the man is an artist through and through. Myself? I'm a glorified draftsman.
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Great link Pilou. You were faster than me.
I've watched this video long time now.
David Hockney is a great artist. A pleasure to follow his thoughts.
Long before the use of optics, Dürer sketched this one.
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If anyone is interested in a reasonable cost ($47) Lucida, check out, http://neolucida.com
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Interesting.
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Nice link, Mike. (Neolucida) Thanks.
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It looks like it could be fun to use. The only problem I envisage is a sore back as you have to stay in a 'lean over' position while drawing / painting.
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But, mike
we have digital photographs now, laptops, Ipads, etc etc
the only you need is a grid.
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@michaliszissiou said:
But, mike
we have digital photographs now, laptops, Ipads, etc etc
the only you need is a grid.
Or, you just need a projector, right?Yes, you are right. digital photo apps can just about produce any effect you want but I like the idea of using a more manual process ..... just for the fun of it
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It's not the tools that matter in the end, it's the "eye".
For musicians the "ear." The same for all the other arts.
Better tools just produce a better result for those with the talent, but the best tools in the world will never make anyone who is mediocre, great.
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@bryan k said:
It's not the tools that matter in the end, it's the "eye".
For musicians the "ear." The same for all the other arts.
Better tools just produce a better result for those with the talent, but the best tools in the world will never make anyone who is mediocre, great.
I agree
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