I had the privilege of sitting down with Virginia Freyermuth who you may have seen showcased HERE on this BLOG, for her PORTRAITS.
Within the past few months I have begun MAKING ART. I was inspired to do this because of Virginia’s work and Julie’s work and my understanding about the right brain and creativity.
It has been so FUN and continues to get better.
Finger Paint, Water Color, Colored Pencil, Pen, Charcoal, Fine tip marker. This has been my short self taught intro to ART, in order.
Virginia gave me a few exercises to practice with and a professional intro into ART.
In order of discussion:
- Observation – anything you can see, you can draw, with time, energy and practice.
- A line – where two edges meet.
- Contour drawing – look for edges, no lift of pencil – let right brain take over and quiet the left -(internal critic)
- Start with a 2 inch by 2 inch square of paper and just let your mind run with your fingers and let go. Not trying to draw something – Your imagination and intuition will create.
- Use a pen or brush as a measuring tool – hold arm straight out.
- Perspective Drawing – Horizontal lines always same as page edges. Above or below horizon line, dictates angle.
PRACTICE, just sit down and do it! I have been getting lost. Time goes away. It is FUN!
TONS more connections/distinctions were made through this lesson.
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” -A.Einstein
THANKS GINGER!
