Six Reasons to Learn Observational Drawing

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to draw but were reluctant to learn how? Maybe you'd change your mind if you were aware of the benefits of studying to draw. Here are six reasons to learn to draw that will impact all aspects of your life in a very unavoidable way.

Observational drawing teaches you to slow down and to take your time. This is a skill that will heighten the potential of all you do. Observational drawing teaches you to learn to assuredly see. Have you ever seen the arrow in the Fedex logo (hint...it's in the middle of the E and the X)? Observational drawing teaches you to consideration details. "Is that a new hairdo, honey?" Golfers take notice; observational drawing teaches you to perceive that revising comes with practice. Observational drawing teaches you that it's Ok to make mistakes as long as you can precise and/or learn from them. Observational drawing teaches you to have trust in yourself when trying new things. Fantasize how you'd feel when someone praises your drawing potential especially when you were convinced that you were unable to draw. Once you see that you can learn to draw you may be inspired to try sky diving.

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The easiest way I've found to learn to draw is by reading Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. You don't even have to read the whole book. The exercises in the beginning of the book will enable you to learn to draw in as itsybitsy as one hour. Click here to try one of the exercises. This book is ready at most public libraries.

Six Reasons to Learn Observational Drawing