See the Way an Artist Sees-Lesson#1

Over the years I have learned that what is called a 'natural' talent is just a way of seeing.

Let me explain...If we're raised with blinders on we are more comfortable seeing just what's ahead of us. That is exactly what happens. It's my contention that everyone can see the way an artist sees... Yes, some are born with the ability, but most of us are taught to see another way. That is an academic way...a way that gets us through life and life's ever increasing need to see solutions to problems. Unfortunately, if people only realized that by seeing properly, problems are more easily solved.

For example, if we use the left hemisphere of our brain without adding the right hemisphere, we see a chain of events that lead to a solution. However, the chain of events needs to have already happened. In other words, what went before needs to have already been solved. Well, that doesn't leave us any room for seeing the whole picture. We concentrate only on the chain and the solution that went before the problem we are facing now.

Now, what has this got to do with seeing the way an artist sees? Very simply, an artist sees the whole picture... not just two dimensional, but multi-faceted and even in depth. If, an academic person were to be able to see the way an artist sees...well, you get the picture...problems would be solved, inventions would be advancing more and more, and business would go much smoother.

There's too much to tackle in just one part of the first lesson so for homework I recommend that you see what you really are capable of doing by drawing your best rendition of someone doing something. Yes, I said your very best, because I can guarantee that you will be surprised to learn, even if you are an artist, unless you already see the way an artist sees, you have much more ahead.

Homework: #1. Draw someone doing something.