Friday, September 10, 2010

The drawing over all came out how i thought it would. With the blindfold it is almost impossible to draw details or shading but if you focus general shapes are very possible to draw. I began with the biggest shape and then worked down even though it didn't come out the best. As i continued drawing i began to feel more comfortable with my lack of control over how the drawing came out. the final product resembles a very very rough sketch that I could have drawn.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

observation vs imagination

I enjoy drawing from observation more than from the imagination because the drawing is more likely to be realistic and that is what i generally strive for. It is not necessarily easier because it requires a lot of attention and focus. Drawing form imagination requires me usually to try to remember and visualize what something looks like. I do not think one approach is easier than the other, but that they both require different forms of effort and are equally difficult. However, I am definitely better at focusing and paying attention than i am at remembering and visualizing details.