Zorn's etching of Proust: a mastercopy session
Lydia Cecil
You can learn a tremendous amount by copying other people's works. In this session, Lydia Cecil guides us through a mastercopy of Proust by the Swedish master Anders Zorn. Plus you'll get a mini art-historical lecture, with information about Zorn, his technique and work. It's a must-watch for anybody wanting to improve their drawing.
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