Can a sculptor become a painter?

[Argate]

Hi,
I find this nice forum and I cannot resist to register and post here :)
After many years of self learning study, I'm a bit happy about my sculpt skill, so I want try learn paint (paint fascinate me, paint video session hypnotize me). I thinks it look strange, or silly, but I can sculpt everything (or I like to think so... :bashful: ) but paint and draw is for me a psychological obstacle. Any other sculptor has the same problem? Sculpt and draw/paint are for me so different...

Sorry if my question look too silly, or my english so poor. About the question I'm a perfect ignoring about art in general (I have not study in a school, I'm a technical industrial expert...)

[Flake]

I'd have assumed sculpting experience could only help a novice painter, they'll at least have an understanding of what they're trying to represent in 2d.

[Craig D]

On the recommendation of several very good painters I have just taken up a bit of sculpture. (figurative)
You're ability to "feel" what youre drawing can only help you with your new skills.
Good luck.

[Ilaekae]

I sculpt.
I make prints.
I paint.
I draw.
I ink.
I cast.
I assemble.
I sew.
I photograph.

I don't really remember which came first, so I can't give you a damn bit of guidance...

[hint] Switch the words "sculpt" and "paint" in your original question and see if it makes any difference...

[Joshua Fountain]

I sculpt.
I make prints.
I paint.
I draw.
I ink.
I cast.
I assemble.
I sew.
I photograph.

I don't really remember which came first, so I can't give you a damn bit of guidance...


Same here, minus photography. I never could get into cameras. Maybe someday... but right now I'm concentrating on Drawing as I feel that will help me the most.

[Ashkitty]

Michelangelo.

he had 2 years fresco training before the sistine chappel.

[Aniboomer]

I think being a sculpture only gives you an advantage as a novice painter...

[Rabid]

Look at alot of the classic old artists and you can see that sculpting really helps you understand a good basis of form to move into paint. I think if you start you will be suprised...

[Blue]

Michelangelo was a sculptor. I think that is the most obvious "Yes" to your question. If nothing else, you will have an easier time learning to draw because you already understand 3D space. Like any form of art, it takes time and practice.

[Argate]

Thanks to all for your answers. I must admit, this is a little pain when I take a pencil in my hand. It look, to me, like other world. Also, now I fell myself a bit old for start to learn another type of study (I must damn myself for my error in the study/school choice), but drawing video is so excting for me...

Again, sorry for my english (I hope you understand what I write below)

[Maxine Schacker]

Sculpture is a great help in having a feeling for three dimensional form. However, in dealing with creating the illusion of form on a 2 dimensional surface, you need to know something about perspective, tonal pattern, and how shapes of color can come together to create the illusion of form, space and texture.

You definitely can learn this, and your background in sculpture will help. However, you need to see painting and drawing as related but separate skills.

You'll find a lot of information on these forums!

[deepbluehue]

Argate, you are never too old to learn new skills. There is no reason why you can't learn to paint. I would think that your sculpting skills would help you to conceptualize the thing you are painting or drawing.

[jt4470]

I'd imagine it'd actually be easier to paint if you're a sculptor, since you already can see 3d forms.