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Hi Sharon
One of my past jobs was as a mechanical draftsman in an HVAC company. I drew and designed ductwork, boiler piping and refrigeration systems. In doing this I learned how to draw to scale. Now, I use this skill to set up ratios as my method of measuring. I can get an extremely close enlarged copy simply by using geometry and ratios. Of course this does not help with color, and probably explains some of the stilted look of my work. This is why I'm trying to develop my "eye", and draw more from life.
I have to loosen up, as you said. I will try having Robert blown up as you suggested. I think he'll have some fun with that terminology! Oh, I'll try the mirror too.
Jean
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