Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mod 9 Exploring Line (Hand Drawings)



1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

I see my hands every day but I found I did not realize the detail of the shadows and lines.  This became apparent when I began to draw them.  I tried to break them down into shapes and lines.  This helped me make my proportions as accurate as possible. 

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I selected pencil for this project.  Pencil was a good fit for me because I typically use pencil when I draw something.  It is something I am familiar with and I knew it would help when I had to use my non-dominant hand to draw. 

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

It was very hard.  I could not control the pencil well.  My mind knew what I wanted to draw but the dexterity and muscle control in my non-dominant hand made it difficult.  I could not draw a smooth straight line as well as my dominant hand could.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

Yes, they are successful studies.  Both drawings are accurate examples of the respective hands.  The non-dominant drawing took more time because I had to concentrate on each and every line I made.  The lines had to be smaller as well.  I actually made it with strokes of the pencil rather than long lines.  The end result for both drawings is they are accurate drawings of my hands. 

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

No, I would not use my non-dominant hand.  I would not want to deal with the errors I make while using this hand.  The quality of the art would be compromised.  The end result would not be exactly what my vision was but a result of poor coordination and the inability to control my muscles well.  

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