Read: Chapter 4 of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Then choose one (or more) of the following:
-Do the drawing exercise on page 50, "Vases and Faces." Did you struggle with the second part of the face? Why or why not? If you did struggle, how did you solve the problem?
-Choose something from the room you're in and draw it. Ask yourself one or more of these questions as you draw. Where does the line/curve start? How deep is the line/curve? What is that angle relative to the edge of the paper? How long is that line relative to the one I've just drawn? Where is that point as I scan across to the other side--where is that point relative to the distance from the top (or bottom) edge of the paper? (see pg. 54) Share your results with someone (or in Vanguard). Did the questions help you to make your drawing more accurate?
-Try to go without speaking for one hour. During that time, do something that stimulates the visual side of your brain, like taking a walk, sketching, sitting outside, listening to music, reading, etc. If you were able to switch to Right Brain Mode, how did you feel? Did you notice anything different? Write down or explain to someone your experience.
-Write something in cursive and then in your regular handwriting. Try reading it upside down. Can you read it? Try to copy the sentence you just wrote in cursive, but do it upside down (see pg. 57, fig. 4-5). Does it look like the original?
Remember to bring your sketchbooks, pencils and erasers!
-Carmody
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