From 1986
From 1986Okay, I'm really putting myself out there - I found a way to scan some of my high school art assignments that I mentioned in the post, "Drawing Half." I really dig the idea! My art teacher was brilliant, to me, anyhow. I really suggest trying this "half" technique, especially if you are intimidated to begin a drawing from scratch.
I have a difficult time with proportion when drawing. You know what I mean, you start a face then find the nose is way too big or terribly small! It's frustrating. When drawing half, I reference the original and it's other half, so I become familiar with correct proportions. Which is a necessary skill to learn! (Unless you are Picasso.)
As I mentioned in the first post, I'd like to try a still-life half photo from one of my cooking magazines. I'll work on it and post the progress.
I hope you find this "drawing half" idea as cool as I do. Try it! All you need is a pencil (#2 at least) and a piece of paper, a photo and some glue. Pencil drawing is a low-tech art form. And inexpensive! But not boring or dull (well, unless you need to sharpen your pencil.)
OKAY! I know! That was terrible! I'm not a comedian...
Grace & peace as your drawing journey ~ deAnn
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