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So many
statues & so little time. I generally pick ones with a simple line, so I don't get bog down with details.
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A couple of rough sketches to see if I can get the gesture.
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Time spent on the descriptive detail is part of the learning process.
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Having a library at the museum is a big plus for refining my drawing.
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As you can see, aside from a more comfortable position for drawing, I'm surrounded by original art & thousands of art books.
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This highly finished study took me 4 hrs at the museum |