Juggling Man, Adrian de Vries, about 1610–1615, bronze. The J. Paul Getty Museum
Trying to copy a work of art has several benefits: 1) It makes you understand and remember the object; 2) It sharpens your skills; 3) It really REALLY makes you feel humble.
Next time you visit an art museum, try it. There’s always room for humility. And if you come to the Getty Center, you can join others in our Sketching Gallery and we’ll give you the materials you need to get started.
You can even add your own spin, as this clever visitor did:
Sketch by Edna Cabcabin Moran
