DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE

Most people are accustomed to drawing what they think they see, which is simply the idea of the object in our minds. Our brains aren’t accustomed to recording detailed observations, so we must concentrate on retaining and recalling details for our drawings. Practice drawing what you see.

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Window Outline Exercise To train your eye and brain to observe, stand or sit in front of a window and trace the outline of a tree or car onto the glass with an erasable marker. If you move your head, your line will no longer correspond accurately with the subject, so try to keep it still.

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