If I've been spending large amounts of time on bigger studio paintings using photo references, I always make sure I get myself back to painting from life on a regular basis. If it can't be outside because of inclement weather (I admit, I'm a fair-weather painter), then it's simple, small still-life setups that keep my observational skills sharp.
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If I've been spending large amounts of time on bigger studio paintings using photo references, I always make sure I get myself back to painting from life on a regular basis. If it can't be outside because of inclement weather (I admit, I'm a fair-weather painter), then it's simple, small still-life setups that keep my observational skills sharp.