All of these suggestions are wonderful, I am so grateful to have you
all to turn to!
On Aug 23, 2009, at 12:39 AM, Kate Walters wrote:
> Dear Patty,
> I have taught many drawing classes where the drawing is a means to
> quietness and the expansion of consciousness.
> I begin by asking the students to spend a few moments tuning in to
> how they feel, usually by asking them to place one hand on their
> bellies and one on their hearts. I ask them to breathe into how they
> feel, then to write down in notebooks how they feel. Then we do a
> brainstorm on 'what is drawing?' followed by a discussion. After we
> have heightened their awareness on what making senstive drawing is
> all about, we begin, by drawing with any suitable medium, marks in
> response to their breath; e.g delicate marks for as long as it takes
> them to exhale ( exhaling is more calming than inhaling, which is
> energising). This way students begin to see the potential of mark-
> making. Then I usually ask them to draw their hand, using their non-
> dominant hand, after some moments considering their hands, all they
> do and provide.
> This is just a beginning.
> If you'd like more you can email me direct by going to my website, www.katewalters.co.uk
> Best wishes,
> Kate Walters.
> also you could look at 'The Zen of Seeing'
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patty Hudak" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 3:12 PM
> Subject: Drawing exercises
>
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> After working as a practicing artist for 20 years, I have yet to
>> teach a class. I have just been asked to teach a drawing course,
>> and would like to rise to the challenge.
>>
>> The course is a non-traditional class, focusing on the meditative
>> aspects of drawing. In other word's, drawing without anxiety, more
>> as a ritual to get at some deeper meaning. Some kind of means of
>> creative flow.
>>
>> We are assuming no previous background in drawing or art, only a
>> desire to enrich one's life.
>>
>> I am calling on you to help me, as the even the idea of teaching a
>> class is enough to give ME anxiety.
>>
>> Are any of you willing to share some drawing exercises (beyond the
>> ones we all know), that were particularly successful with your
>> students? Something along the lines of the drawing ritual as a
>> means of self discovery/relaxation?
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Patty
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