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The Beauty of Drawing
In our fast paced, high-tech world, the ability to express ideas through drawing remains
a passion for many people. Over the centuries, drawing has been foundational for
many artistic endeavours, however has often been seen as secondary to sculpture and
painting, and in the 21st century, video arts.
Even so, it is surprising, that many art school establishments see drawing as an outmoded
discipline, at odds with the conceptual emphasis of many courses. Thankfully, there’s
been a resurgence of interest in this most beautiful art form—drawing.
The 20th and 21st centuries have seen major changes in the art and design fields, with
experts suggesting that technology has done away with the need for drawing altogether.
In an age of digital reproductions, drawing seems to have taken a platform of its own,
being appreciated for its uniqueness and discipline, an end in itself, rather than just part
of the preliminary process of creativity.
There are interesting parallels between drawing and singing. Both art forms are
expressive, raw and direct. They’re also very transportable. Easy to pick up and take
anywhere, or perhaps the creativity and expression involved can carry the artist
somewhere beyond themselves. The concentration that is necess ary for drawing becomes
a form of creative, active meditation which is great for the soul, the mind and especially
the creative spirit that dwells in all of us—just waiting to be awakened.
Sketching is a great way of using ‘dead’ time in a doctors’ waiting rooms, or on the train,
at the airport, or beach. I’ve found time flies when I have been sketching, totally absorbed
and concentrating on rendering an idea. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to focus like
this in our demanding and often scattered worlds, and a good antidote to technological
addictions!
Paper is a place where ideas are expressed, brain-storming happens and concepts are
tried out. One can ‘think aloud’. A sketchbook is a great starting point for putting down
random ideas, free of judgment. Some of these ideas may be seeds for later creativity, in
years to come
With drawing you can:
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create finished works of art
record your response to new places/people/things
like a photo album, create a visual diary
develop ideas
pass time creatively (rather than reverting to technology)
record details for more finished work
try out compositional ideas
Finally, I would like to encourage our readers to
reclaim some childhood imagination and have fun
with drawing. You can start right where you are. Ideas
are all around: people, nature, objects, interiors,
buildings, landscapes...
If you’re not sure where to start with drawing,
Bobbie P Gallery is offering drawing courses and at
the end of July a weekend workshop at the beautiful
Noonaweena Eco Resort in Kulnurra. This is a great
opportunity to develop your artistic side in a relaxed
and fun environment.
For further information contact: Robyn Pedley at
Bobbie P Gallery, 11 Alison Road Wyong 2259
P: 0490 061 949
W: bobbiepgallery.com
E: [email protected]
Gallery hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am-3:00pm, Thur
10:30-6pm, Sat 10:30-1pm (closed Tue & Sun)
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