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"The art begins with the conceptual idea. The figures’ positioning, the choice of lighting, everything else. Neither Magritte nor Rockwell nor many others were merely taking random snapshots on the street and making paintings from them"

I'm in total agreement with you on this. My argument is with those who say "oh, he projected it! It's just a trick." and thereby try to discredit some fantastic artists.

I'm not certain which sports artists you were referring to, but if they are just making copies of photos their work will not survive the test of time.

[MeshugeMikey]

I just Rendered a painting of the auther....whattya think?...