Module 9 - Hands Drawing Hands

1.    What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? It was odd using one of my hands as a subject only because that I am used to being able to use both hands at the same time to do things such as this.

2.    What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I just used a pencil.  I have a lot of art supplies but charcoal I do not have.

3.    How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

Using the left hand to write with was challenging but not as bad as I had assumed it would be.  It definitely did not feel natural.

4.    Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

I have always struggled drawing human body parts no matter how much time I take to do it.  Looking at my drawings I would say I was only mildly successful.

5.    Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

I probably would not use the left hand in the future only because my actual artwork is not frequent and when I do it I like to have the control that my right hand gives me.