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Fear of Photos

Gregory Manchess

Working from photos comes up every semester I teach. The students are always concerned that it’s cheating. Ridiculous. If you know how to train yourself to draw, then photography is not an issue. It can help you see. Here’s why… The camera does not capture the reality we experience. A photograph is a representation of reality, not a copy of it. A painting doesn’t copy reality either. It doesn’t come close. It is a representation,…

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Recent Drawings and Art

Donato Giancola

January 15, 2025 - A handful of recent drawings to share here. My words of advice for the month: 'stay diversified' that way you don't have to blink when you tell certain clients to take a hike when you are done with them. Keep making art, keep sharing. That is how we move forward with creation.     [caption id="attachment_79353" align="aligncenter" width="1261"] Mars Violet - swordswoman - 'I am Done with You', 14" x 11", Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper [/caption] [caption id="attachment_79354" align="aligncenter" width="1253"] Mitch, 14" x 11". Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_79355" align="aligncenter" width="1260"] Sam Passes the Two Watchers, 14" x 11". Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper[/caption] [caption id="attachment_79357" align="aligncenter" width="1241"] Life Drawing, 14" x 11". Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned Paper[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_79358" align="aligncenter" width="1249"] Hunting…

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