Humans have been drawing for a very long time. The oldest evidence, etched on rock, of this most human of activities is estimated to be 40 to 50 thousand years for figurative drawing, and twice that for geometric drawing. Of course, long before we went to the trouble of drawing on rock, we were no doubt drawing on the ground and each other. Our ability to communicate using pictures and diagrams sets us apart from other animals and is the key to the progress we have made as a species. Drawing is at the centre of all human creativity, ingenuity, and endeavour.
I have been thinking a lot about drawing this past week, due to the 2 drawing classes I attended. One was a one-off intensive workshop, and the other an on-going weekly course. Interestingly, both were very similar, and could be best described as a modern, somewhat abstract approach to drawing. Personally, I like this approach, especially the results it produces. Unconstrained by the limits of depicting reality, it allows for freedom of expression, and a greater sense of emotionality. It is a beautiful and satisfying way to draw, and one I will continue to practice and incorporate into my paintings.
Here is some drawing did this past week:
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