Focusing on the difference and interaction between planes and lines, in drawing, allows young artists to gain a new understanding of perspective and of how to accurately depict this in their art. New perspective in one area often leads to new perspective in other areas, both in creative expression and in worldview.
Dividing a human head into sections visually allows these imaginative thinkers to more easily determine where facial features will be added. They are learning artistic methods to accurately express their understanding of the world around them, while also strengthening spatial skills and transferring visual sense to kinesthetic sense. This is important for perceiving, comprehending, and interacting with environments.
Researching how other artists have gained perspective is a valuable way to raise self-awareness, and to incorporate well-established skills into personal knowledge of new concepts. Here, two young artists compare line and plane, in the artwork of a professional, with that of their own developing creations.
By using a mirror, this artist is compelled to actually draw what she sees, instead of just drawing from memory, what she thinks of when she pictures a human face. This is a sometimes difficult, but very important, lesson in the artistic world. It is one through which true creative workmanship is acquired, as it allows for a new way to discover surroundings, but also takes patience and persistence.
Willingness to try new things and dip a few toes in unknown waters is all it takes to start becoming comfortable in the art world. Our young artists have been working diligently on thinking more creatively and on taking advantage of opportunities. They are practicing new techniques and well on their way to developing their own style. This increase of personal skill results also in building self-esteem and pride.
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