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U can readily buy books that teach u how 2 draw. Any good book shop will hav them. There'll probably also b sumthin on th net-just do a search on "learn 2 draw"
Goodluck
xxx

Written by Gyps, 27. May 2008 02:15 PM

Spinner

I will try your decision making process... not sure I like the looking in the mirror bit...

as for drawing... there is a system called drawing on the right side of the brain... which helps you unlock the creative side of your brain...

Now as Gyps says there will probably be something on the net... maybe cost maybe free...

take care

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 27. May 2008 02:52 PM

l know where you are coming from, l would love to able to draw, l give it a go though, l just buy a big block of computer paper as it is cheap, and doodle a lot l love to color in alot so l have heaps of coloring books,l have downloaded free pictures on the intenet,and you can buy how to draw book or maybe go your local library, l get very frustated as well as l see all these beautiful images in my head that l just want to put to paper.all you can do is give it a go you might just surprise yourself . l write poetry as well.Charcoal is very good to practise with as it gives you a lot more texture with your lines ;well good luck and let us no how you go take care
rubee x

Written by Deleted_User, 27. May 2008 03:03 PM

Cate u nutter, she wants 2 draw on PAPER not her brain!!!
& how th hell is she gonna draw on her brain at all, let alone the right side? Drill a hole in her head or go in thru her nose?
Gees yr makin me think of Homer with th crayon lodged in his brain...

Written by Gyps, 27. May 2008 03:05 PM

Hello Spinner,

I am a drawer, I often draw sketches for my psychologist because my pictures express perfectly what I am feeling without having to articulate with words.

When my aim to to express a specific feeling (or a picture I see in my mind) they are often drawn simply.

Drawings that are for pleasure and to show off artistic skill are complicated and intricate. You don't want this. If your aim is to express a feeling, to express an idea and certain picture in your mind, keep it simple.

Also a cartoonist I once met as a kid, told me somthing that has helped me throughout my learning. DRAW WHAT YOU SEE. Don't draw what you think the object should look like.

For example, most people would say an apple is round and red/green and would draw it this way. No, stop, what does a REAL apple look like? It is not perfectly round, its bumpy and never consistanlty one colour, it may be red, with a bit of yellow at the top.

Thus don't stress about how the object should look like. Just left your hand free. Draw exactly what you see in your mind. Even close your eyes and on a draft let your hand just draw.

Good Luck!

PS: This skill can be accomplished by anyone, but practise makes perfect.

Bluewave
xxoo

Written by bluewave, 27. May 2008 05:24 PM

bluefix

thank you... accessing your right brain ... there are several exercises to do

http://www.ideaconnection.com/right-brain-workouts/

this website can give you some ideas... just google right brain exercises... and off you go... creative..

take care
rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 27. May 2008 05:32 PM

sorry spinner ... i wrote bluefix... getting confused easily... not right brain enough...lol.. or left brain in fact is lacking too...

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 27. May 2008 05:35 PM

Spinner

Sorry I can't offer you much advice on drawing as I am autistic when it comes to anything arty - don't have an arty bone in my body. Follow the suggestions from Cate and connect to the web sites and you should get somewhere.

Go Spinner!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 27. May 2008 05:37 PM

Hi Spinner,

I'm with Mrs Studying 1 - I'm autistic not artistic when it comes to art. Like you, writing is my forte, so I write journals, letters, pretend I'm writing a novel (one day I might even do it) and that's my way of expressing myself.

So go with Cate's good advice.

All the best,

Karen xxx

Written by fly, 27. May 2008 06:27 PM

Spinner,

I occasionally dabble in drawing & painting. I don't really know if you can be taught to draw. While there are "naturals" out there, I reckon for us unnaturals it's a few things: 1] Awakening & using the creative part of the brain (which your writing ensures anyway); 2] trial & error; 3] patience, and: 4] practice, practice, practice!

As with writing or anything, it's about finding yourself, your technique & what you like to do. While "how to" instructions can give you some tips and a starting point, it's ultimately about your own personal style. I've met some intelligent & eloquent people who struggle to write above a 12 year-old's level. Sure, you or I could tell them what to write, but that'd be our writing styles rather than theirs.

As you progress, broaden your range of utensils and methods for using them. Experiment. I draw exclusively in black pencil and use at least 5 or 6 different types on what might be a relatively simple pic. I'll also whittle a rubber to a point for use rather than correction, rub with my fingers or a cloth...hell, I liberally sprayed a failed pic with the wife's hairspray to see what it did!

For me, faces have always been the ultimate challenge. Initially the challenge was to do one that looked human (getting the proportions right); now it's people with 'face value' so it looks like the subject.

[One thing I learned when you get to this point though is to do famous people rather than people you know.Yeah, others can recognise and appreciate the pic of the person you know, but it ultimately brings out any insecurities the subject has! Plus, drawing from 2D is easier than 3D. I don't draw nearly enough to do 3D with ease].

Most importantly, ignore unconstructive criticism. You'll fill the roll of your harshest critic. I've got several drawings hanging up in "rock chick corner" that people have gushed over, while I'm standing there saying; I like how the hair turned out in that one, I like how the mouth turned out in that one, the ears are terrible in that one, I only like the hands in that one (I hate drawing/painting hands, but nailed them in one pic)...

If you like what you've done, it's perfect. If one person says simply, "that's nice/cool/hot/mad," then that's simply a bonus.

God I can ramble.

Written by Deleted_User, 27. May 2008 06:40 PM