Sargent was a Copycat with Randy Sexton

This podcast episode focuses on the artist Sergeant and his early works. The hosts discuss an exhibition at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco that showcased Sergeant's paintings and sketches from his time in Spain. They delve into the practice of copying as a valuable learning tool for artists, emphasizing the difference between copying and plagiarism. Techniques for copying are mentioned, such as working upside down, and the hosts encourage listeners, especially those starting their artistic journey, to consider copying as an exercise. The episode highlights the importance of copying for artistic growth and provides insights into Sergeant's artistic development. Main points • Discussion about the artist Sergeant and his early works. • Exhibition at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco showcasing Sergeant's paintings and sketches from his time in Spain. • The value of copying as a learning tool for budding artists, helping them understand color mixing, working edges, and the challenges of accuracy. • Emphasis on distinguishing copying from plagiarism and the need to credit the original creator. • Techniques for copying, such as working upside down to observe abstract shapes and proportions differently. • Encouragement for listeners to consider copying as a valuable exercise, especially for those starting out in their artistic journey. • Mention of the possibility of requesting permission at museums to copy artworks for personal learning purposes. • Highlighting the importance of copying as a learning tool and its role in artistic growth and development.