"Children on the Beach"after Edward Henry Potthast
(4x4") - 201121
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Allrighty - I had a very nice conversation with a highly respected, modern day painter the other day. Amongst other things, we talked about doing paintings 'after' another artist - one who made their significant mark and is long since passed. I had decided in my last post that I wouldn't be including a signature on the front of these paintings, for the obvious reason that they are studies based on another's work. I am now undecided again (did I ever mention I'm a Libra; the scales; every thought must be properly balanced against all others...) and would LOVE more input since this modern day painter believes that my work is interpretive enough to feel comfortable putting a signature on it. (I'd mention you but don't want to put you under any undue speculation!) I'm not convinced yet, but am open to more opinions. This painting has reinforced for me the importance of value relationships and just how much more solid a piece can become with just a tiny little tweak. Geez - you'd think I would have learned this stuff 25 years ago when I was in undergrad studio art class. Maybe I did and I forgot it.
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You wouldn´t be the first artist to copy someone else´s work...even the greats did it.
ReplyDeleteSign as follows: Laurie Pace and in smaller print "after W. H. Potthast" This is how we did it in art class...many years ago.
It is acceptable in the art world to do so and this way you both get the credit...and you won´t feel like you´re cheating :)
I didn´t correct you because I know who you are...but I don´t know who Potthast is... so, I guess you´re more famous than he is.... :)
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