Mark Making

Our ability to draw depends on perceptual accuracy, visual memory and the necessary elements we select to draw.  This can significantly improve with practice.

During the beginning stages of our artistic journey, the aim for realism seems to be a priority.  At some point however, after a level of mastery over the basic skills of realistic rendering is achieved, we need to take risks and create something unique that becomes our artistic style.  "Mark making" is one of the contributing elements of artistic style.  Marks add expression to our art work.  Our style is the result of our skills, absorption of information and influence of artists whose work we love.  This means it can change as we continue to grow as artists.   In order to build our skills, we immerse ourselves in the works of artists whose creations we admire.  However, practicing is not the end.  The process of growth never ends.

my oil painting after C. Klein

"The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of."

-Leonardo Da Vinci