So it looks like Vermeer used mirrors!

[pilou]

Some thesis

[Krisidious]

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.

[michaliszissiou]

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.

[Mike Lucey]

If anyone is interested in a reasonable cost ($47) Lucida, check out, http://neolucida.com

[Box]

Interesting.

[pbacot]

Nice link, Mike. (Neolucida) Thanks.

[Mike Lucey]

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.

[michaliszissiou]

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?

[Mike Lucey]

@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

[Bryan K]

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.

[Mike Lucey]

@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