Rather than copying, learning by studying and rendering the works of masters, with particular attention to composition, line, and technical challenges

1. STUDYING THE MASTERS

2. Ghirlandaio (Michelangelo was his apprentice, meaning he “copied” many of the
master’s work, and worked in the style of Ghirlandaio during that time, learning
everything he could about form, technique and materials

3. Michelangelo (Sistine ceiling)

4. Student sketchbook study of Michelangelo

5. Gericault – Raft of the Medusa

6. Student study of Gericault

7. Vincent’s studying of a Japanese print

8. Vincent Van Gogh – The Sower. Notice the Japanese influences.

9. Francis Bacon studying Vincent

10. Raimondi – Judgment of Paris (c. 1500)

11. Manet - Luncheon on the Grass (1862)

12. Velasquez – Portrait of Philip IV

13. Picasso’s study of Velasquez’ Portrait of Philip IV

14. Courbet

15. Picasso’s Cubist study of Courbet

16. Giorgione (and Titian?) – Venus of Urbino (1538)

17. Manet- Olympia (1862)

18. Mel Ramos (1974)

19. Larry Rivers (1970’s)

20. Cezanne and student study

21. George Bellows - Stag at Sharkey’s

22. Student study of Bellows

23. Rembrandt

24. Student 15 min Study of Rembrandt (his comment: “Looks like Jesus is losing at poker”)

25. Cezanne and student study

26. Student study of Cezanne

27. Vincent – Ink Drawing of Starry Night

28. Student study of Starry Night