End of Semester Reflections

I'm much more aware of the relative proportions of the parts and the whole of the body and how the underlying bone and muscle structure shapes us. I do find myself looking at people differently sometimes; mentally measuring out their proportions, seeing how their muscles and bones move, etc.

I definitely think my drawing skills have been expanded. The sheer quantity of drawing assignments and my desire to excel at them forced me to draw much more often than I normally do. I have enjoyed the increased practice and intend to keep it going. Figure drawing was something I had previously shied away from, but this class has given me much more confidence in this area.

I appreciate all of the different educational web sites and video tutorials that Honoria pointed out. I wasn't really aware of the staggering amount of free drawing education available on the web. I also have a greater appreciation for the importance of drawing from life as opposed to drawing from pictorial reference. This is an area that I need to focus on personally. I'm trying to get into the habit of taking a sketchpad and pencils out with me. I can see how beneficial these skills are in a many art jobs that are out there.