Was it fun? Was it frustrating? Do you like to draw? Will you ever try again?
It was not as frustrating as I thought it would be. I usually prefer to draw things other than trees or cups so, I had assumed that drawing those thing would frustrate me. It was not extremely fun, but it was definitely a little bit relaxing when I wasn’t struggling to find something to draw. I like to draw a lot during my free time, or whenever I have a new idea to draw, so this assignment was pretty simple besides the fact that I had to draw things I usually wouldn’t draw. Personally, I would never draw things like cups again because I prefer to draw other things, but it was fun to just sit outside and look for something to draw at school. I will, however, continue to draw things I like during my free time.
Do you think if you practiced for 100 hours, or 1,000, that you would get a lot better?
Yes, I do believe that if I were to practice drawing for hours, I would get better. I’ve been drawing for years and throughout those years I am able to see the progress I have made with my drawing style and quality of work. All that progress was because of the time I put into learning how to better my drawings—so yes, 1000 hours of practice helps.
What is your major? Can you think of any ways that simple sketching of some kind could be useful in your major?
My major is Communication Studies, but I hope to minor in Graphic Design. Specifically, in Communications, simple sketching can help when giving presentations and can serve as visual aids. Showing sketches in presentations also help communicate ideas more simply and more straight-forward to the audience.
Is Drawing a Language? Can drawings say things that are hard to say with words?
Yes, I believe that drawing can be considered a language. There are some paintings or drawings that can never be properly explained in words, and only they can “speak for themselves.” For example, a drawing can express itself differently to distinct people who have diverse perspectives. That kind of experience with art cannot be explained in words; therefore making drawing itself its own language.
Brianna 