Graphic art like paint pencil work have been in style since the renaissance. A generally common goal for artists was to create a piece that was as close to 'real' as possible. It wasn't until artists like picasso and vango that realism ceased to be so important. After all... with the invention of cameras, what was the point in making something appear as if it were 'real' when all that had to be done was point a camera and shoot if the desired quality was 'real'? So varitions became available: s...

So it's like this: someone starts off with a picture drawn to the best of their ability. It can be anything as long as it's a full piece of work and not a sketch. then, the next person in line RECREATES the picture as close as they can but only in losse form. Basically, use different styles (unusual to your standard techniques if u have a 'norm') and make the image your own. I thought of this when i browsed through the beginner's board and saw a lot of neat stuff. So, if this forum gets more tha...