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How come there are tons of drawing books worth reading (primarily
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How come there are tons of drawing books worth reading (primarily figure related) but only a few quality books on painting?

I've already read Alla Prima and the stuff by Speed, Payne and bits of Gurney. It feels like that's it.
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Because drawing is foundational. You can become a good painter by drawing all the time but you can't become a good draftsman by painting all the time.
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I'm at the point where drawing really isn't a problem for me, but painting is, like the actual handling of it seems so challenging compared to pencil and charcoal. I actually think my painting ability has deteriorated since I started focusing exclusively on drawing.
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>>2498934
That's just dunning Kruger keep drawing anon
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>>2498944
I'm actually alright, not where I want to be, but drawing is not my weak point.
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