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Old 06-22-2002, 12:15 PM   #10
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Sandy,

Hope this helps you. Thanks for commenting on my edge handling. I do a lot of edge manipulation to help unify forms and create atmosphere. I utilize an analytical approach in which I sharpen to bring things forward soften to meld things together.

I know some artists advocate squinting to determine the relative sharpness and softness of edges. In my opinion this leads to the sharpening of all high contrast edges especially those outside form edges. I find that sharpening outside edges tends to give the painting a flat photographic look, regardless of whether it is painted loosely or tightly. For edge handling inspiration I look at the work of William McGregor Paxton and William Bouguereau.

And finally, fortunately for Jamie, he's not related to me.
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