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Joan Breckwoldt · 04-16-2002, 08:03 PM

I have read a lot on this forum about painting what one sees versus painting what one knows. I have painted from life in all my classes and just now have begun to paint from photographs. My instructor in Holland really turned her nose up at painting from photos. I have learned a lot since then!

As I was just thinking about values in painting, I am wondering if I should be painting the darks darker than I see them. I suppose that is probaby an impossible question to answer witout knowing what my reference material is. Hmmm, thought I would ask anyway.

I think I need to go to the museum and look for a poster of a better example to copy because, frustrated as I am, I am determined to learn how to paint using glazes.

Thanks,
Joan

04-16-2002, 08:03 PM	#9
Joan Breckwoldt Associate Member Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504	Ah ha I have read a lot on this forum about painting what one sees versus painting what one knows. I have painted from life in all my classes and just now have begun to paint from photographs. My instructor in Holland really turned her nose up at painting from photos. I have learned a lot since then! As I was just thinking about values in painting, I am wondering if I should be painting the darks darker than I see them. I suppose that is probaby an impossible question to answer witout knowing what my reference material is. Hmmm, thought I would ask anyway. I think I need to go to the museum and look for a poster of a better example to copy because, frustrated as I am, I am determined to learn how to paint using glazes. Thanks, Joan