Susan Lynne Peters

Earlier this year, I decided to do a series of Master Study paintings in watercolour and gouache. The first artist I selected to study was Claude Monet.

One of the most valuable additions to my art practice in recent years has been the creation of master studies — small paintings based on works by artists I deeply admire. I am always looking for ways to continue developing my skills, and this practice has become one of the most effective learning tools I have found. For those unfamiliar with the term, a master study, or master copy, involves recreating another artist’s painting as a form of study and education. It is not about claiming...

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