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IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF ART





        Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you
        Expertise in Art



        There are moments I feel exceptional and   Portraiture  Installations
        other times I question my motives, reasoning   In portraiture, the face is obviously the   A few days ago, I had a dream where I went
        and hopes. I recall works from my mentors,   center of interest. When having something   back in time and was able to get a head start
        parents and, yes, my doctor, as if I was a kid in   that is eye catching in the clothing or   on the “installation” craze. Money poured in
        class. But, when someone asks me something   background, it should be near the head.   and then I woke up.
        about art, I’m a superior court judge making   Rembrandt fully used this approach. There
        a declaration. Here are some of my thoughts   can be objects in other places but it’s to the   Knowing Your Subject
        and insights on an assortment of art topics.   face our eyes are drawn.  When I’m observing my model, my eyes
                                                            look in general and in detail and they know

        Early Career































        I’d like to take you on a journey into the past. I did these two sketches when I was 24 years old. I was going door to door doing portraits like these for $10 apiece.
        What I see with them is that I understood solid shading and shapes with facial features. A skill taught by my dad. I see slight uncertainties in parts but mostly they
        are strong drawings.


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