Mandarin Sedan Chair, Graphite pencil copy of an old print.
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Rembrandt was, in my estimation, the greatest pre-impressionist artist. He has always been a favorite of mine to copy (I think there is no shame in copying the masters- it make for a great training exercise). These are all copies of his work. I learned a great deal while drawing these pictures.
Rembrandt's sense of detail was exquisite (the kind of detail I aspire to bring into my own work).
Rembrandt (along with his fellow dutchmen Vemeer and Hals) were also masters of light (capturing it on canvas that is).
There is only on artist I probably enjoy copying more: Renoir. I'll create a similar post soon with all of the works of done of his. If Rembrandt was the master of detail and light, then Renoir was the master of color and emotion.
I really love the flemish/belgian building style! The ornamentation is so intricate- perfect for artists obsessed with attaining ever more detail in thier artwork, such as myself. I highly recommend a trip to Amsterdam, Brugges, Ghent, Amsterdam, and Brussels.I would appreciate any comments, questions, or suggestions! Thank you!
Having recieved only basic training at the University of Arizona (oil painting I and II, and drawing I), I began to draw in earnest after I graduated from university. From just a drawing or two in 2000-2001, to several drawings a year by 2004, I have begun to take art seriously as of late. I plan to re-visit my old stomping grounds in Europe sometime in 2007 to collect more photos to draw from.
I mainly utilize graphite pencils made by Staedtler (and a mechanical pencil for the detailed work) and colored pencils by Faber-Castell. I usually use smooth Bristol paper by Strathmore.
Though I have not appeared in any major gallery exhibitions... I would definately like to do so. Please feel free to contact me. The individual depicted in this post is Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
