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On drawing from Photographs

stillife1 - http://www.dannygregory.com/2006/01/photo.php
drawing by Danny Gregory


Danny Gregory's article and the comments that follow makes for an interesting read. I found the article raised points that I had not looked at. It is quite absorbing and so is the write-up on it on the Digital Photography site.


But I must admit that I do not agree with him. Drawing from Photographs and from Life are two different methods and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. I do both and would not like to stop either or run down either method. Having said that, the article is definitely worth a read.

Found the link to Danny Gregory's article on the Digital Photography site.


Update: May 26 - The other side of the coin :D on Art News Blog

And I've joined the EDM, Danny Gregory's group recently and find the members very friendly and supportive.
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  1. Minal12:06 PM, February 04, 2006

    Hey where are you based in Gurgaon?

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  2. Ujwala Prabhu4:55 PM, April 17, 2006

    not anymore

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  3. Anonymous7:11 PM, March 05, 2008

    If you look at his two drawings, you'll notice he put a little more care into the one "from life" - he either aimed for some more accuracy, or he got better from drawing the other one first. Adding a few letters here or there that aren't in the "from photo" picture and straightening the keyboard keys are just a few examples of how he's trying to make the "from life" one look better.

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  4. Sarah2:38 PM, April 23, 2008

    Well I have to say I agree with you - both are valid. I'm afraid when I looked at DG's drawings the one from a photograph simply looked like he hadn't even tried, but then I'm not a DG fan so maybe I'm judging him harshly (I have no quibble with his essential arguments that everyone can draw, the everyday is interesting and everyone can be creative but I don't rate him as an artist very highly and I find his personality a bit grating). And of course now it's two years since he wrote that he has since made a video of himself extolling the virtues of drawing portraits from photographs which are upside down...

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  5. Anonymous9:28 AM, January 18, 2009

    Sarah : I've been a part of the EDM group now for several years and I've been a fan for a while. Drawing from life daily is good practice and helps you improve tremendously. I dont think he meant that you should use that method for all the work that you do.

    DRB : the piece on display here has been made by Danny Gregory. I put it here to illustrate the post. I shall update the post clarify. thanks for stopping by :D

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  6. Ujwala Prabhu9:37 AM, January 18, 2009

    Sarah : i never have the patience to proof read!! I meant I have been a fan of Danny Gregory's for a while and joined the group because i believe in the benefits of drawing regularly.

    Anonymous : one thing about drawing from life is that you can make those changes and he might have. I havent seen the drawings for a while. i do believe that drawing from life should be a part of my practice as i see that there are tremendous benefits.

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