Replication and Education (or Why Copyism ROCKS)

Below are some recent studies I have done in the style of many different artists and movements...

Expressionist Technique - Deurain

Post ImpressionistTechnique - Van Gogh

Palette and Subject - Ver Meer

Subject Matter and Palette - Fairfield Porter

Just Palette - Giotto

While I will probably not be changing my own style drastically, consciously copying these masters in either style, subject matter or palette has really helped me become much more aware of the choices I make as an artist,  as well as appreciate their choices much more as well!