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It’s Okay to Copy!

When I was growing up and going to public school, I was taught not to copy other people’s work. It was considered dishonest and cheating.

However, there is one area where copying is not only acceptable, it’s encouraged. That’s in art. Blue background with 2 images of art easels and circles around them with line draw through them. See the Light Art

Now I make my living as a freelance writer, and I can tell you that the rule has not changed–at least for writers. The technical term, of course, is plagiarism, and it has ruined more than one writer’s career.

For many years, artists have honed their craft by copying the works of the old masters. Although there are some who discourage this practice because they feel it hinders originality, there is much to be said for learning to draw and paint by copying the works of master artists.

If you have a young student who wants to learn and grow as an artist, and who is up for a challenge, encourage them to try copying some classic works of art. I’ve linked to some blogs and videos below to help you get started.

And don’t forget to have fun.

Here are some blog posts worth reading:

DRAWING TIPS FOR COPYING OLD MASTERS DRAWINGS

THE THREE STEPS TO BECOMING A BETTER PAINTER

IS COPYING THE MASTERS BAD OR GOOD?

Here are a few videos to get you started:

Learn more from and about famous artists with our 9-DVD set, Art Projects:

Art Projects 9-DVD Boxed Set (The Next Level)

Watercolor Workshop — Starry Sky, Pt. 4: Adding Stars

See the Light Weekly Workshop:
Watercolor Starry Sky (Pt. 4)

In Part 4 of Watercolor Starry Sky, you'll learn how to add the stars,
as in the photo below:

 

Supplies Needed:
Round watercolor brush size 16

Another (larger) brush or dowell rod to tap on.

White (tube) watercolor

White (tube) acrylic

Watercolor art pallet with paint brush. Watercolor Workshop: Watercolor Starry Sky (Part 4) See the Light Art

Watercolor Workshop – Starry Sky, Pt. 3: Foreground Trees

See the Light Weekly Workshop:
Watercolor Starry Sky (Pt. 3)

In Part 3 of Watercolor Starry Sky, you'll learn how to add some foreground trees to your sunset effect, as in the photo below:

 

 

Supplies Needed:
Black permanent marker (fine point)

Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen (black) B (brush pen)

Watercolor art pallet with paint brush. Watercolor Workshop: Watercolor Starry Sky (Part 3) See the Light Art

Watercolor Workshop — Starry Sky, Pt 2: Easy sunset clouds

See the Light Weekly Workshop:
Watercolor Starry Sky (Pt. 2)

In Part 2 of Watercolor Starry Sky, you'll learn how to add clouds to your sunset effect, as in the photo below:

Supplies Needed:
Watercolor Paper (In this project I’m using Arches 300lb Cold Press.)

Watercolors (You can use any watercolors, but for this project I’m using  Yarka Semi-moist Pans.)

Brushes:

Synthetic squirrel round brush – Size 16

How to Paint a Watercolor Solar Eclipse, Pt. 3

watercolor solar eclipse 3 graphic

In part 3 of the Watercolor Solar Eclipse project, Jim demonstrates how to add some fluorescent (black light) stars and a foreground to this mixed media project.

New supplies you’ll need:
–Fluorescent yellow acrylic paint (for the stars)
–Black permanent marker (for the foreground trees)

Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.

For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com

Watercolor Solar Eclipse, Pt. 2

Colored pencils with text overlay. Paint a Solar Eclipse, part two. Art and Bible Series. See the Light Art

In part two of the Watercolor Solar Eclipse project, Jim Pence demonstrates how to paint the total eclipse. A highlight of this lesson is using fluorescent color pencils to draw the sun’s corona under a black light.

Supplies needed for this part can be found at most arts and crafts stores or at the links below:

— Colored pencils (fluorescent): You can find these at http://www.seethelightshine.com/store/materials/crayola-extreme-pencils.html

— Liquid mask removal tool: http://www.dickblick.com/products/crepe-rubber-cement-pickup/

— Watercolors: Any watercolors will work for this part of the project.

Visit: See the Light Art, http://seethelightshine.com/art, for video art resources specially tailored for the busy homeschooling mom.

Draw through the Bible with black light chalk artist, Jim Pence. This video series is designed for homeschoolers who want to have fun learning art and the Bible. And, in keeping with Jim’s black light chalk artistry, each of these projects incorporate black light chalk or paint.

For more children’s art resources, visit: seethelightshine.com

Colored pencils with text overlay. Paint a Solar Eclipse, part two. Art and Bible Series. See the Light Art