Thomas Nash -- Portrait Academy Series, Norcross, GA -- What a great day!

[Thomas Nash]

I'm glad you're enjoying this thread. I was afraid I was a bit long winded with that last answer. I will try to be more succinct!!

You had asked in an email about more images from the Academy, I can do that, just give me a bit more time.

You mentioned Loomis, I'm glad to hear you are a fan of his. You are really onto something there. I thought the world of him and have all his books. I hope you have his early ones on drawing. I especially liked the fact that he emphasized UNDERSTANDING what it is we are trying to draw or paint. Today there is so much emphasis on copying, whether it is coping from the live model or not, understanding WHY things appear as they do is very helpful to reinforce what we see and help us to see it more clearly and to draw and paint with more authority. I also believe that it makes drawing and painting much more fun and natural.

[Bobbi Baldwin]

Claudemer,
Thank you; it is truly my pleasure to ask such questions of Thomas. Although, sometimes, I think I make his head hurt. :*) I love to hear Thomas's answers. He is so knowledgeable. I knew I should share this depth of knowledge with those who want to hear it besides me ... So ... thank you Thomas!!!

Thomas,
Please don't make it more succinct, you always make it understandable in a great way. There is so much to capture in theory and I enjoy the way you do it. I learn so much from you.
with smiles,
your always respectful devotee,
Bobbi :*)

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Originally Posted by Thomas Nash

You mentioned Loomis, I'm glad to hear you are a fan of his. You are really onto something there. I thought the world of him and have all his books.

Yeah, I have all of his books too, I thought the world of him too and I completely agree with you about his idea of "understanding" what it is we are trying to draw.
And I agree with Bobbi too, please, don't make it more succinct!