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In a parrallel universe somewhere, there's a guy posting a question about sight-size painting, only to be chastized by responses urging him to avoid so-called "secrets of the masters".
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I know how you feel, bro. I haven't had that feeling here yet, thank God/the Buddha/Mohammed. But I have had that feeling other places. I think it's often due to the difficulties in conveying intention/meaning via the written word, and also sometimes due to the rather strong predjudices and opinions many accomplished artists hold.
When I first started drawing in pastel I had someone YELL at me in all caps to "STOP SMUDGING IMMEDIATELY!", as if my children would certainly be born naked, bald-headed, and unable to speak the Queen's English. Artists, I am learning, are an opinionated lot. Not as bad as pilots, who will fist-fight over 'power v.s. pitch'. But still very opinionated.
Most folks mean well, though. And I usually learn much, even when my original question is misconstrued or otherwise unanswered.
Minh