Many of us have heard of using a mirror as a drawing or painting tool to keep our working piece in check. A similar modern tool that I use frequently is my digital camera. It has become indeed an invaluable instrument in my studio. I strongly recommend to all artists out there, new and experienced, to take regular pictures of the drawing or painting they’re working on in order to spot flaws or possible areas to improve as the piece progresses. As you continue observing your canvas or paper eventually your eyes get use to errors in your work. Even if you do notice them, for some strange reason [...]