At this point I’m more concerned about understanding the depth of the conversation, looking at these pieces spoken of and seeing the technique. I absolutely agree with you about starting with the basics. Even though there is considerable review work in drawing, I’ve not been in a forum that required such detailed realism. I did choose to start with a drawing course, I had bought Tony Ryder’s book and subsequently took one of his seminar courses. I am primarily self-taught with acrylic. As I study new materials, I’m learning anew as well as learning the appropriate names for technique I’m already using. So I feel like a babe in the woods at times and in reference to the optical red and gray, I didn’t feel as though I understood that technique and that seems to be right. The explanation you gave clears things up for me.
I need to take the time to figure out how to post photos, I’ve had 2 emails returned, I believe you’ll see what I’m talking about in my work. I’m not new to a brush or a pencil, but I had never had the opportunity to be formally trained and now I do. I want to learn correctly and produce beautiful work.
Monica Nelson
