Build a lifelong practice.
Are you thinking “I can’t draw”?
Do you wish you had gone to art school but didn’t have access to that privilege? Here’s a glimpse of what I learned about drawing from years of studying art and teaching design to high school and college level students.
For years I have been planning, sifting, perceiving, composing and choosing the very best practices to build this simple but comprehensive visual guide for you. All of the images and words are my own. Writing the book I imagined what I would say to you if we were sitting together over our papers with pencils in hand to help you succeed. May you enjoy this gift, what I have brought together to share with you my student, my friend, my earlier self.
Precocious students of any age are invited to check out this comprehensive, sequential college level exploration. The text divided into a 10 unit curriculum, opens each with a rubric table of goals for self assessment. This tool allows individuals to synthesize deep thoughts on new ideas while studying independently.
Use pencil and paper (mostly) so no fancy supplies are needed to get started. Set aside your excuses as no previous skills are necessary. This instruction can be a refresher for strengthening hand eye skills and keeping the mind sharp or walk you forward from the very beginning of your visual education.
Playfulness is a key value of this practice.
Tune into the social opportunities for drawing with friends or honoring relatives. Share this information with a group of friends or maybe other students. Gain access playful games to strengthen visual perception while having fun. (Check out my previous post, dedicated to an e-book all about fun and games).
Draw because you can’t take a picture.
Dream can not be photographed, but what fun they are to document. Access the life of the mind with a drawing practice. Get started now. Begin with step instructions to build confidence. After completion, the final step is to build a portfolio to feature and show off your finished work.
Drawing Illuminated, Beyond Basic is a great tool to use independently or as the foundation of a drawing workshop or class.
Enjoy strengthening your creative practice. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what you build along your journey.
