Drawing Aerobics

Rembrandt – 1655 – The British Museum

We all know that exercise is good for us – keeps us healthy and sharp. How about our drawing skills? Do they need exercise too? Ugh – the “e” word! (That’s my reaction) However, here is a really fun way to get in some observational practice and amuse yourself at the same time... Turn on the TV and sketch what you see! The images only stay in view for a short period of time so you are forced to focus and capture the essentials – no time for details. Can you tell the whole story through a series of gesture drawings? Try it! Now you can justify lazing on the couch – pencil in hand of course.

Comments

[Ann]

Great idea Gail. That's the kind of exercise that I like and will do.