Thursday, January 25, 2007
Mastering The Cube
I started a drawing class last night. I was a bit anxious about it. You know, new place, new people… but I talked myself through it and walked right in. With my sparkly new sketch pad, pencils and kneaded eraser in hand I found an easel.
My professor is totally cool. As soon as he started talking I felt at ease.
Our first assignment was to draw the still life without looking at the paper. Then we drew it looking. It took me an hour and a half to draw what I did. What I drew was only a small portion of the still life. Some of the people drew the whole thing. Most drew a good portion of it. Most covered the 18 X 24 space they were working on. Some of the students walked around and commented on the work. When they got to me… they smiled and moved on without a word. HA!
I had to laugh.. I know I can’t draw. Ummm thats why I’m taking the class. I can’t say I wasn’t intimidated...but well.
I came home feeling good. This class isn’t about a grade. It isn’t about a degree or GPA. It is about me enjoying myself and learning about art. I want to learn about perspective and shading and composition. I want to challenge myself. I want to grow. That is why I took the class.
So, if the only thing I walk away with is the ability to draw a perfect cube… then so be it. It is something I couldn’t do before.
Here is what I drew.
As you can see I still have a long way to go. I’m looking forward to the journey.
Life is good...oooooo it is.... on with creation.
MJ
