Exploring Line

(left) dominant hand drawing/(right) non-dominant drawing

1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

 I thought it was cool to use my hand as the subject because I actually had to look and observe the lines and edges of something that I see and use everyday but never take the time to look at it. I enjoyed reacquainting myself to both hands during the process!

2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I used charcoal because I have yet to use it and also because my pencils were dull and I didn't have access to a pencil sharpener. Yet I find myself to enjoy charcoal better because I like how it appears a little darker and edgier than just pencil.

3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

It was uncomfortable at first but once I got going I kind of had fun with it. I knew it wasn't going to perfect or even aesthetically pleasing, but it was still an interesting exercise.

4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

I don't really know if it was successful just because I don't have much of an artistic eye for shading and line but I really enjoyed attempting it and just kind of scribbling away at my own leisure. I think I like my non-dominant drawing better too because I wasn't trying to be perfect with my lines and felt a lot looser with the sketch.

5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

Yes I would definitely use my left hand again when making artwork, simply because it is fun and rids me of the pressure I put on myself when using my dominant hand.