Regardless, I am looking forward to a new class of F100 drawing students. I love to draw, and I especially love to teach drawing at the foundations level. It allows me to analyze the drawing process, and it reinforces my firm belief that drawing isn't a magical process. I've seen students time and time again learn how to draw -- using the same thoughtful process as one might use to learn a foreign language, or read music, or learn biology or chemistry in a science lab.
So from the get go, we will be thinking of the drawing process in terms of teachable steps -- each step bringing the student closer to drawing realistically and illusionistically. This is a class that emphasizes observation and realism, so don't expect gimmicks or black or white answers to problems. Drawing is a process that is built through steps -- steps that become more complex and integrated as you learn.
But the best part is that drawing is fun, especially when you allow yourself to engage in the process. Drawing takes the mind to a peaceful and relaxing place. It's also hard work, but there's nothing more exhilarating than creating a drawing where you can visibly see your own learning and thinking process. It's a very cool thing to do.
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