Design & Composition

  • DRAWING VS Craft

    DRAWING VS Craft

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    First, one needs to understand that drawing is more than a craft; it is an integral part of the plastic arts. They need to understand what constitutes art and what does not. They need a strong overview and a game plan in order at achieve Mastery. They need to understand the Five Levels of Intent…

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  • Barnstone YouTube Interview – The Journey

    Barnstone YouTube Interview – The Journey

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    Myron Barnstone had a major influence on many artistic careers including mine. He taught for thirty-five years at his studio school ‘The Barnstone Studios’ where he helped mentor many notable talents including Juliette Aristides and Dan Thompson. Myron was a true ‘cognoscente’ of classical design using the golden section and root rectangles.

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  • Barnstone – Golden Section

    Barnstone – Golden Section

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    Myron Barnstone with a brief explanation of the use of Golden Section ratios in design for the artisan.

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