So you think you can't draw?

I often hear people say 'I can't draw a straight line' but if we haven't been taught how to draw, why would we think its something we do automatically? We are taught to write and if we can write, we can certainly draw... its the seeing bit thats tricky.

I decided to offer a drawing workshop and to be honest, I wasn't convinced that it would run, people seem to scarred of drawing that they tend to avoid it, but I was thrilled that the class filled really quickly and I even had a waiting list.

It turned out to be a fabulous day!

I stupidly did not take a camera with me so I asked the participants to email me their drawings so I could show you them, and I am pleased to say, that some did.
Remember these people 'cant draw' and we only had a day.... these were some of the results..
I think they are brilliant!

Sue Cooks drawing

Andrew Cooks drawing

Sue Cooks drawing

Sue Cooks drawing

Sue Martins drawing

Sue Martins drawing

The way we look at our surroundings is so important an influences what we put on the paper. All of the group now have sketch books and are determined that they will draw regularly.
Its so rewarding seeing people achieve such great results, I hope you too think they have done incredibly well.