Instead of just jumping right into a project like I would typically do, I decided to do some research before I just started drawing {and became really frustrated with myself.} So, for the first passion project class, I did some reading. My Gramma had given me a book that goes through the basics of drawing portraits, and one of my friends was lovely enough to let me borrow hers that teaches a lot of different strokes to achieve texture. And that's when i realized that there is a bit more of a technique to art than I thought... There are complex and labeled diagrams of the bone structure and muscles of the face, which can help you decide where to shade and so on. Not to mention direction of light source, and all the profiles to choose from. Oh joy. And I barely am able to do front view :P
So, after last week Friday, I decided to practice some of those preliminary shading techniques or different strokes on the sides of my paper when I found myself bored {mostly during two driver's education classes...} Not only were they a wonderful way to pass time, it also prepared me to start.
This week, I'm going to unpack the pencils and real artist paper and just work more on technique and such. As well as doing a bit more research as to the construction and elements of an effective portrait... all of which i am still wondering how i am going to pull off :)
It'll be nice to absentmindedly draw during class {listening, of course...} and not be too shamed by my lack of artistic ability.
All in due time :)
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