Exercise: Moving and Drawing

Overview:

This exercise connects us to the energy of our subject. Sensing and moving with the subject makes it more dynamic and alive on the page.

Materials:

• 3 sheets of Bristol paper
• Oil pastels

Transcript


Process:

• First, make a 10-minute drawing of a plant.
• Notice how it feels to draw - joyful, frustrated, critical?
• Next, draw the plant your with eyes closed. Express it’s life force.
• Finally, return to look at the plant. This time, move your body as you both see and sense it’s energy.

Sketchbook Reflection:

• How did it feel to draw each piece?
• How did your second and third drawings look different than the first? 
• Which is your favorite?

Resources:

• The Spirit of Drawing: A Sensory Meditation Guide to Creative Expression by Connie Smith Siegel