How to paint, in new idea

[SB Wang]

When we look at a cross section of a knife: if artist's ability is the apex of the triangle, i.e. an edge of a knife could be weared down. What are the two sides of that triangle, in figurative sense ( to sharpen on)?

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by SB Wang

We see a cross section of a knife: if art is the apex of the triangle, what are the two sides of that triangle ( to sharpen on)?

What you need to sharpen the knife? You need iron, anvil and hammer or stone and water. I have probably misunderstood you here.

To learn from another artist implies your willingness to get close and think like him. Not to be like him, but gain some power and get on on your own. Sort of like when the spaceship uses the gravitation of the Moon to get to Mars.

Did you notice that Mao