In drawing week one we drew from a real life model. With each drawing we had certain adjustments we needed to make that gave us a new drawing experience. The adjustments would also help us to try and forget all the bad habits we might have picked up. For example, trying to draw with out non-dominant hand whilst not looking at the paper. I found these exercises very helpful as I find it very hard not to overthink and I get frustrated when I can’t get everything perfect. I personally think the drawings I did with my non dominant hand while not looking at the paper turned out to be the some of the best outcomes I have had from drawing in awhile – I liked their fluidity and how they captured the essence of the life model. After this experience I started my own personal sketchbook where I have started to work on and develop on the areas of drawing where I feel my skills are weaker. I try to work for at least 30 minutes every day in the sketchbook with quick drawing exercises and figure drawings.
