From the Ian Rees Archives

Drawing of the week

A Little Animation of a Drawing

My Newest

Roger Waters - Rock In Rio, Wish You Were Here

Saw him in Phoenix last month.

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My Newest Drawing!

Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam
Graphite pencil on paper.
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Drawing of the Week!

Mandarin Sedan Chair, Graphite pencil copy of an old print.
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My Copies of Rembrandt!

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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.

Gotta Love Brussels Architecture!

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.
This: a graphite pencil drawing of buildings on the Grand Place, in Brussels Belgium. Visit my website for more: http://www.ianrees.com/

I would appreciate any comments, questions, or suggestions! Thank you!