Drawing board

Take a 1 inch square of any part of your body, and draw it on A1 size paper .... this one one of the many exercises undertaken as part of a Drawing unit through Open Learning Australia.  Whether it's a full degree, TAFE or a single unit - there are so many opportunities to participate in the fine and creative arts - I thoroughly enjoyed the unit on drawing through Curtin University - and found it a life changing experience - on every level.

Drawing in July

One of the drawing exercises undertaken this month includes self portraits of a non-traditional kind. Shadows produce an interesting perspective, as does trying to "paint" oneself with a brush attached to the end of the mop handle, and then through reflection, windows and quasi-mirrors. Finally, I discovered what it looks like to have a "comb-over" combine with gusty southerlies. Every time I learn something or am led to a different way of thinking  - not always the way I'd like to, and not always the way I would want. There are so many pathways in life, and Open Learning is just one of them. It continues to be one of the most exciting times of my life.

Changing perspective

For bigger drawings I tape my paper to the guest room door - and this week I had to create something "monumental" on A1 paper. The opportunity to change perspective started with the drawing of a small object - a clock key - and the introduction of an element to create a sense of "monumentalism" - the clock mouse. Hickory Dickory Dock!