Proof I didn't trace my Millie pic:

Note that my drawing is still in the sketch pad.

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Note than you can just barely see the refernece pic under the thick drawing paper. Keep in mind that the reference pic is flopped so I'm forced to think in terms of shapes when copying. This is an old trick used for beginners although copying a pic upside down is more common.

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Not that I'd have to use a flashlight under the paper, which is still in the sketch pad, to trace it with any accuracy.

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My only crime was in that I decide to copy it so EXACTLY. I honestly wanted it to be an EXACT copy of the reference pic. I worked on it for months. Beacuse of the tracing comments however, I have decided not to do that anymore.

The doodles I did at work and recently uploaded this week are copies from art books I have.

I have a Locke/Mudd pic coming up which, like my Ozy pic, uses the cast poses as a starting point. I then create a "new" drawing from that.

I'm learning. By this time next year, I will hopefully be creating original art and not just "Frankenstein" pics.

Everyone learns differently. This method is working for me. I'm getting better.

Since you and some others are not being understanding of my process, I am considering removing the "offending" Millie pic.

Thanks for the visit!

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