![]() Roy Lichtenstein painted some amazing comic book inspired works. You only need to copy a single square from a comic or a page. Why you should paint this: Comic book art tends to be quite flat and 2 dimensional which makes it an excellent choice when learning to paint and you need some fresh ideas. Make pop art from comic booksĬomics are filled with vibrant characters and storylines – why not paint them? This is a fun way to explore color and texture in canvas painting. The first is The Release of Saint Peter – I reproduced this in miniature when I was 22 years old based on a favourite large painting in the Art Gallery of NSW Australia. ![]() That said, you subconsciously do learn how light and shade interact with each other and objects the more you paint and copy.īelow is a copy of a painting I made a few years ago when I was learning. Copying allows you to skip making some basic mistakes or working out where shadows and lights (values) need to be and you can just focus on learning technique. What you will learn: Learning by copying has been part of most art schools since art schools began. The aim is not to make an exact copy but a small part that is achievable based on your skills. Why you should paint this: Copying a part of an existing work gives you a reference point to see how well (or not) you are progressing. You don’t have to copy it exactly or the entire image, pick one part that you really like and use your own touch and make the artwork uniquely yours. Copy existing worksĬopying an artwork you admire is a great exercise for honing your art skills. Now let’s explore why you should paint each and what you will learn.
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