Tout le monde peut apprendre à dessiner ! « Moi de toute façon je ne sais pas dessiner. » « Oui mais je n’ai pas ton talent. » Combien de fois avons nous entendu ou dit ce genre de phrases ? Et pourtant.. Tout le monde peut apprendre à dessiner ! Le dessin n’est pas un talent inné ! Les résultats ne viennent pas d’un coup (comme pour tout), pourtant c’est simple : on ne peut que s’améliorer ! Apprendre à dessiner n’est qu’une question d’envie et de plaisir ! Pourquoi apprendre à dessiner ? Une fois détruit le préjugé que le talent artistique n’est pas donné à tout le monde, apprendre à dessiner se révèle à l’instar de l’écriture, un outil privilégié d’expression et de communication. Il me semble bien que vous ayez appris à lire et écrire, non ? « Il est bon de se rappeler que nous n’enseignons pas la lecture et l’écriture uniquement pour produire des poètes et des écrivains, mais bien plutôt pour cultiver la pensée. » p34. « Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit » de Betty Edwards. « Rater » un dessin est inévitable pour progresser. Google+
the Figure Drawing LAB Skin Texture by Graphite Pencils by chong-yi on deviantART Visual thinking practice: Heads and hands Visual thinking is the practice of using pictures to enhance your ability to solve problems, think about complex issues and communicate effectively. Are you ready to work on your visual thinking skills? You don't have to be an artist. 1. 2. 3. 4. Why this is importantWe do most of our nonverbal communicating with our facial expressions and hands. Don't be discouraged if your first attempts fall flat. You can read more on sketching and visual thinking in visual thinking school. Keep in touch!
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Tutorial: Shading and Blending by Cataclysm-X on deviantART Visual thinking practice: Turning words into pictures Here's a Pictionary-like exercise that's fun, easy and will help you hone your visual thinking skills. You'll need a friend and a sketchbook, and you can do it nearly anywhere -- in an airport, a bar or over lunch. Here's how it works: 1. Each person makes a list of words and phrases. If you want you can pick a theme, like famous people, transporation, or dot-com companies. 2. 3. 4. You can also play with three people: Every time someone correctly guesses what you're drawing, both you and they get a point. Don't have any friends? Keep in touch!