Imitation

One of the lessons in the Keys to Drawing book I am following highlighted the "handwriting" of various famed artists. The author, Bert Dodson, suggests emulating a work by an artist first to learn their handwriting, and then imitating artists as you sketch to grow oneself as an artist. It's very freeing. When in doubt, I can ask myself, "What would Van Gogh do? How would Matisse finish this?"

It reminded me of this verse:

"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2

So, here's my imitation of Degas.