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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
Those who wish to paint flatly should also study Deutsch and do the exact opposite.
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I disagree. The best modeling is all about transferring your visual impression of space and form onto a flat surface. At the very heart of modeling is knowing how to put paint down flatly. It is about the simple appreciation and enjoyment of the qualities of the medium and ground. The best, most alluring, most absorbing works are those whose authors essentially love the putting down of paint on canvas. That's where the difference between a convincing and an unconvincing painting lies, and why certain examples of modeling look more masterful than others.