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3. I must cheat also.

Thu Jun 15, 2023, 12:41 PM

Jun 2023

My trick is to use transparency sheets to outline one side of what I’ve painted, the flip it over to see if I have symmetry on the other side 😬

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Do you "cheat" at making art? [View all] bif Jun 2023 OP

I cheat ALL the time. FalloutShelter Jun 2023 #1

I agree with your wife. CrispyQ Jun 2023 #2

I must cheat also. MLAA Jun 2023 #3

Art is art if you think it's art. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #4

I cheat. I use photo apps to trace. GPV Jun 2023 #5

I used the bottom of my coffee cup to make this Nittersing Jun 2023 #6

Bill says WalkerinSC Jun 2023 #7

there is no cheating in art. all is fair. ZonkerHarris Jun 2023 #8

I guess ultimately all that matters is the end product bif Jun 2023 #10

All the time! Absolutely. Grid method, projector, whatever helps. LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #11