tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post4746094021303144541..comments2023-11-02T11:45:47.626-04:00Comments on ariel freeman fine art: How to...draw using a grid.ariel freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639601159961131628noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-70466033484696929712009-10-24T15:31:24.939-04:002009-10-24T15:31:24.939-04:00I was in the East Lansing MI library today and the...I was in the East Lansing MI library today and they had a copy of Betty Edward's book. I spent the afternoon reading it and could say many positive things about the experience.<br /><br />I have been very much right brain and wondered how my recent strokes would affect my ability to perform since my left side was temporarily paralyzed. <br /><br />I will say that the left and the right are much more congruent now so as to allow both halves to perform much in the way that Betty's book describes. I have found the ability to make good decisions within a realistic context and framework has resulted.<br /><br />Now, will that I improve me from a C- art student? Who can say but I think your basic class might be "just the ticket".<br /><br />Thanks for recommending the book. It was extremely helpful.<br /><br />By the way, Alan Watts is still one of my favorites, even though he is deceased.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-78598290290867713582009-10-24T10:19:50.378-04:002009-10-24T10:19:50.378-04:00The mark of a good teacher is that she leaves opti...The mark of a good teacher is that she leaves options open. I am very willing to start with a grid. Now, at least I know I am not being limited. In the meantime, I will read Betty Edward's book.<br /><br />Actually, my eighth grade art teacher gave me a courtesy C-.<br />But, then I didn't think he was a good teacher.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-39878386374573502482009-10-23T19:18:27.625-04:002009-10-23T19:18:27.625-04:00Great questions David! Yes, one of the greatest l...Great questions David! Yes, one of the greatest limitations to drawing from a grid is the potential to loose the creative expression in the line drawing. However, I find that beginning students are usually more concerned with accurate representation (at least in the drawing)and fret about this step the most. So I teach the grid as an option (not an absolute) and I loose the grid once I begin painting. Doing a grid is a very left-brain approach to drawing and will not be the right approach for everyone. One of the best books I have found on drawing is Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." I hope I was able to answer your questions. Thank you.ariel freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639601159961131628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-49657450096535029502009-10-23T09:28:10.892-04:002009-10-23T09:28:10.892-04:00I, not claiming to have the skill of an artist, a...I, not claiming to have the skill of an artist, accept the need for certain elementary basics as I follow your instruction. But, what do you do when your creativity wants to move you in a different direction away from your present comfort level? How do you respond? How would you teach a student to respond?Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-47910381467184043342009-10-23T09:14:52.795-04:002009-10-23T09:14:52.795-04:00This has worked so well for me Ariel!! SO glad tha...This has worked so well for me Ariel!! SO glad that you are posting about it as I love having your reference and words to refer back to!! Not quite as good as being in class with you but it'll do!!! Hugs!<br />E<br /><br />Love the garlic idea- can never have too much garlic!!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13861364748418692061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-55741415279588842932009-10-23T05:36:27.352-04:002009-10-23T05:36:27.352-04:00Absolutely David. I will approach a painting diff...Absolutely David. I will approach a painting differently each time depending on the subject. However, I still have a few key principles that I just can't leave behind. And now that I am more comfortable with my drawing skills, I don't always use the grid. But it was a very useful tool when I was beginning to learn. Thank you for your comment.ariel freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639601159961131628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4625651714989296732.post-59640129240075678002009-10-22T15:10:49.567-04:002009-10-22T15:10:49.567-04:00I tried this before, but I will try again. I woul...I tried this before, but I will try again. I would think that what a person wants to create determines a lot about how they go about learning. But I will try your "tips".Davidnoreply@blogger.com