Artist Quote by Ellsworth Kelly
“Shading is more like copying. And certainly I do copy, but I'm making drawings, and I'm not trying to make them with the shading.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Magazine, 1970
Shading is a copying technique; the artist focuses on drawing rather than replicating tonal values.
In simple terms: He sees shading as copying, but emphasizes drawing over tonal replication.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize line and form over shading in drawing.
Themes
art
technique
drawing
shading
Mood
creative
analytical
instructive
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- art class
- personal sketching
- design prototyping
- illustration
- visual storytelling
Key Concepts
visual perception
artistic process
minimalism
color theory
composition
creative methodology
educational practice
studio work
visual arts
modernism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shading affect your artistic voice?
- When is shading essential?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on copying can limit originality.
