#036 The Mind's Task; Responding and Editing Visual Information
Hi,
Our summer lessons have shown you topics that will improve your drawing skills. You may wonder what an artist is thinking as he or she draws from direct observation. The mind is searching for visual information that is useful for the drawing. Not only that, but the mind is also blocking out information that it does not find useful. For instance, if you make a simple line drawing, you probably aren't too concerned about the color of the object. While drawing the outline, you may ignore things like logos, patterns, or other small details. The mind is busy focusing on one element at a time as it searches for visual information.
Enjoy Drawing!
Brenda Ellis
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
1. If you focus on the small details first, you won't be able to draw the object well.
2. Start with a focus on the big shapes and fitting those shapes onto the space of the page.
3. Improve on the big shapes using line to describe creases, edges, and details.
4. Focus on pattern and vary the line with dots, or dashes, to add interest to the drawing.
