Copying a masters work can very well be the first step of a creative process. All craft learning actaully starts by learning basic skills and theory and by copying the teachers, masters, tutors etc. There's nothing wrong in learning from others and trying to master the craftsmanship. Great masters were'nt born that way. They too did learn from their masters.
All the photographs I have seen has influenced me. And they will continue to do so. I believe. Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: DagT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. december 2005 00:04 Til: [email protected] Emne: Re: AA bis Den 15. des. 2005 kl. 21.32 skrev William Robb: > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "graywolf" > Subject: Re: AA bis > > >> Copying a masters works is a good way to learn. However it takes >> creativity to become a master oneself. > > Copying St. Ansel is a creative challenge all by itself. A challenge, yes, but not creative. DagT
