I have a surprise for you!
Last spring I took a HT student survey...and the survey said...
DRAWING
was one of
the top 2 biggest challenges for our artists.
Well.. being able to draw anything is the ultimate goal BUT.. not being able to draw everything
accurately doesn't mean you are not an artist! Look at the amazing art created at Hidden Talent!!
BUT...
Some students still find this a bit like torture...
SURPRISE! WE NOW HAVE A STUDIO PHOTO PROJECTOR:
No more tears!!! This makes drawing the major outlines of your next painting
very easy-after setting up, you could realistically draw the major areas of
your next painting in a short time. (you will probably still have to ENHANCE
the projector drawing in order to paint the photo in a realistic manner but the
major work is done!)
The projector is available for all Hidden Talent students during lessons. It is a great way to get your next 2 or 3 paintings drawn and ready to paint the monochromatic at home!
LUCIDA-OLD MASTER'S ART PROJECTOR!
I'm very excited to tell you that I have a LUCIDA camera set up in the gallery.
Come by and see how 450 years ago there was a PROJECTOR that let artists (such a Vermeer) trace people, still life, interiors and landscape in perfect perspective! It will be set up until Thursday Jan. 24. and you can experience this amazing machine for yourself! Also available as an APP!
Gridding, apps and projectors...Is this cheating??? Even the Old Masters used the technology of their times to make the tedious part of painting easier!!
If it's good enough for Vermeer and other Old Masters...
Mastering drawing could take a lifetime.....
I LOVE painting but not the drawing......
It takes the fun out of art....
My philosophy has always been you need to know HOW to get the image onto your canvas without being an expert drawer. That's why we use the GRID system when you drawing for your second and next paintings. I also recommend the COPY-IT App.It is a modern way to use the grid system and makes it easier. You must have IOS phones and pads.
