Our model is out this week… so we had a substitute.

Here’s the blockin from last night:

And this is the original model from a different position a few weeks ago. Yes, I bungled her visage. She is not nearly this dour.

-Earl

Bill, No – I’m interested in improving my ability to paint and draw accurate portraits as well. Obviously, I can only improve from here. -Earl

Thanks Bill and Dave. Yes, I can do better. That was kind of the point of sharing that last drawing… hopefully after more practice and work later posts will show significant improvement.

I stumbled across this artist’s website some time ago:
http://www.learning-to-see.co.uk/talent

I agree with his ideas on talent. It’s basically a myth. I’m hoping my hard work proves him right.

-Earl

Bill- I have not read the book but I saw the Ted talk. Good stuff. I, like many who frequent these pages, was told I was “talented” when I was a kid due to to some perceived artistic ability. I never really believed it. The truth is I have a profound case of add. I could never pay attention in class… I was always doodling. I must’ve had thousands of hours of doodle time before my first art class. In my case, It wasn’t really talent. Just the product of add and a pencil. So, are some truly talented? Maybe. But it doesn’t matter. If you work hard you will improve. I’ll post some more pics next week. Hopefully they will show some progress. Cheers! -Earl