A few weeks ago, a friend told me on the phone “you never seem stressed.” I said “Carol, that’s because you only see me when I’m drawing!”
Observational sketching won’t melt problems away, but it can make us better at solving them by getting us out of our heads for a bit.
A few other things drawing from life can help with
pulling ideas out of hiding
reducing screen time
lowering the volume on a rude inner critic
Showing up and drawing your houseplants, pets, or appliances does magical things for your brain. You don’t have to make a masterpiece or even finish your drawing.
Prompt
This week's drawing prompt is from our friend Katie Moody's brilliant book, Sketchbook Joy! All materials and subjects are welcome. There’s also a giveaway!
Pick out something near you and practise your observational drawing skills. Draw it from multiple angles, such as above and below.
In the video
We go out to my new backyard, which is bursting with spring vibes, and draw this tiny gnome from every conceivable angle.
P.S. Let’s do this prompt together on Substack Live! Join me at 12pm EST for the premiere of Awkward Drawing Show, with special guest
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