How to Copy a Masterpiece

Copying a masterpiece is a great way to master various styles of painting and a great way to decorate your home or office at little expense to you. Painting a masterpiece requires a keen eye and a willingness to experiment, but a few simple steps can help you copy a great masterpiece that will come close to the grandeur of the original.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Start with a quality canvas and a stock of good supplies like paint and brushes. The masters never skimped on supplies, so you shouldn't either.
2. Copy a masterpiece that is large and easy to see. Instead of referring to a small copy, try to obtain a large poster or some other reference that's close to the size of the original. You can always make your copy larger or smaller, but it's helpful to have a reference as close to the original as possible.
3. Familiarize yourself with the artist's style. By looking beyond the masterpiece you want to copy, you can get a feel for the artist's style as a whole. This approach can help you improvise if you can't figure out exactly how the artist achieved her masterpiece.
4. Look closely at the masterpiece from a number of angles and in good light. By getting an overall feel for the work and having a clear view, your task of copying the masterpiece will be easier.
5. Remain open to interpretation. You may never be able to paint a masterpiece exactly like the original, so be prepared to improvise. An overall feeling of a masterpiece is better than no painting at all.

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