Paintings and Drawings
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For the longest time, I used to think that the terms,
painting and drawing, could be used interchangeably.
However, after speaking to more painters, I found that
grouping those two terms takes away the special nuances they
have to offer. Hence, I'd like to distinguish between
painting, drawing, and photography. To me, all three are
concerned with constructing compelling compositions within a
plane. However, photography is instantaneous and mechanical,
which sets it apart.
Now, let’s differentiate painting from drawing. Painting is
about building up and layering shapes—two-dimensional forms.
It’s an exploration of sets, a collection of points that
define a flat shape. Drawing, on the other hand, is about
manipulating the singular line—a one-dimensional parametric
equation. While grouped lines can create the illusion of a
plane, they do not make a painting.
One more distinction: I typically draw on a flat surface,
whereas I paint on a propped-up canvas.