Articles
Here are some of my ideas about art and photography. Other articles that I have written can be found at http://www.focusonlinephotography.com
MY FAVOURITE PAINTER
18/05/07
I usually get strange looks when I tell folks that Seurat is probably my favourite painter. Most artists like and appreciate what he did, but not many think of him as their favourite.
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"I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT ART, BUT I KNOW WHAT I LIKE
01/05/07
Art is one of those subjects that people say that they know nothing about, and then spend the next ten minutes pontificating on.
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STARTING YOUR OWN ART COLLECTION
22/04/07
More people than ever seem to be interested in buying original art rather than purchasing prints or posters.
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TIPS ON THE USE OF A SKETCH BOOK
18/04/07
The sketch book is an essential tool in building up a record of data for future use. Also if used on a daily basis becomes more than just a sketch book but also a diary. I look back at my old books
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DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION
09/04/07
Drawing from observation is, in my opinion, the best way to teach drawing. Obviously it is not the only way, but I think that it is the best way for to develop drawing skills. Drawing from memory and drawing from imagination
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ANYONE CAN LEARN TO DRAW
09/04/07
I believe that almost anyone can learn to draw, much as almost anyone learns to talk and to write. Drawing is just another method of communication. When folks see a “good drawer” at work
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OBSERVATION AND DRAWING
09/04/07
The most important aspect of drawing technique is observation. You cannot draw successfully from life until you learn to see.
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