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Re: Everyone can draw....

From: Litesal (litesal)
Date: Fri Jun 23 2000 - 06:46:15 PDT

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    > I believe that everyone can draw...everyone just draws differently. Some
    > have practiced more than others...therefore, their skills are better.
    Some
    > take more time to look more carefully...others hurry through without
    > looking.
    >
    > How do you feel about this? What is your opinion?
    >
    > Carolyn
    >
    > Carolyn Roberts
    > Kinston High School
    > Kinston NC 28501
    > croberts
    > http://cyber.lenoir.k12.nc.us/khs/departments/roberts.html (Computer Art
    > Lessons)

    Yes, everyone can draw, but unfortunately, not everyone likes to draw. That
    is the problem I'd like to solve! I have found that all my students in k-2
    like to draw. Then, all of a sudden, certain students with a knack for
    sensitive, realistic renderings (talent? or practice?) become art stars (not
    due to the teachers, the students themselves recognize it). Next, many with
    less refined skills, decide "I can't draw," and then they don't draw (unless
    forced). So then, I "force" them to draw, and they like it even less
    (unless I can get them to "get it," this is where the much maligned formula
    drawing comes in handy). It's a vicious cycle. That's why I like to teach
    all different kinds of techniques so that hopefully everyone finds a place
    in art (but I still am heavy into the teaching of drawing). Oh, one final
    word, some of my favorite art students don't draw realistically, but they
    draw constantly from the heart with expressive, meaningful, well designed
    work, now those people amaze me!

    Leah 

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