Just as a writer or a poet creates written expressions of thought, an artists communicates visually through the use of images from life and imagination. The process of drawing heightens the awareness of what one sees, often times we do not really SEE until we begin to draw an object.  To observe life with the purpose of recording it on paper, the viewer becomes acutely aware of curves and nuances of subject matter that are typically missed by the casual observer. An artist unique style is as individualized as their own handwriting.  Many Artists develop a style often that is so unique it is recognizable on first sight with seeing the artist signature.  Georgia O’Keeffe has such an unusual style her paintings are often recognized as her work before ever seeing her signature.  As you progress you will develop your own style. Will you be a realistic artist? or will you prefer a more stylized content in your work.

Complete 2 hand drawings in your sketch book: 1) have many hand poses overlapping hands. try to get 5 to 7 hand poses on your page. 2) Complete a detailed drawing of just one hand pose. Remember to fill your page.

research sketches done by Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso how are they alike, how are they different? Which style do you prefer and why do you think you have this preference. What do these drawings tell you? Add this information to your journal, it may take several pages to record your findings. Sketch some of your thoughts using visual language as opposed to writing words.

Research Georgia O’Keeffe, examine 7-10 pieces of her work what can you say about her style? What do they have in common? Will you be able to recognize her work later? How will you know it is her?Develop a list of characteristics describing her style of art.  Record your findings and complete thumbnail sketches of the work you view in your journal and sketchbook. Add pictures of your journal entries to your Evernote Drawing notebook.