Drawing For The: Absolute And Utter Beginner

The most critical stage for a beginner is the "Ugly Phase"—the midpoint of a drawing where it looks disproportionate.

As children, we develop "symbols" for objects (a circle with lines for a sun). To draw effectively, one must bypass the left-brain's tendency to label objects and instead engage the right-brain’s ability to process spatial relationships. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner

Instead of drawing a chair, draw the "holes" or shapes between the rungs. This prevents the brain from reverting to symbolic drawing. The most critical stage for a beginner is

Drawing an object without looking at your paper. This forces the hand to synchronize perfectly with the eye’s movement. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner