2 ms·
These kinds of drawings are indeed copied from photographs. There is no secret in that. Sometimes an artist uses multiple photos, and adds some personal imagi
by smokel 2y ago
These kinds of drawings are indeed copied from photographs. There is no secret in that. Sometimes an artist uses multiple photos, and adds some personal imagination for details, but sometimes no creativity is added at all.
The skill is mostly in the technique and perseverance.
Note to avoid downvotes: nothing wrong with this, I also do hyperrealistic drawings.
- cl3misch 2y agoThe Instagram video linked in the article looks like he is drawing from the watch sitting on the table. No photograph is visible. That might be intentional though...
- smokel 2y agoThat's just for show. A grid is visible in the background of the drawing. Such a grid is used to set up the initial outlines, by copying it from the reference photo with a grid drawn on top of it (typically done in Photoshop). Other artists use a projector to trace. As another commenter mentioned, the depth of field removes any doubt that a photo is used as a reference. Picking up and placing back the watch to see details would constantly change the lighting, especially in the details. It is impossible to get such a level of detail by "drawing from nature", even in studio conditions. It's not a coincidence that paintings only became more realistic after the invention of photography.