Drawing to Reveal Artistic Voice

Investigative drawing - also known as blind contour drawing - is a practice I use myself and with clients for several reasons. As a daily practice, it’s a wonderful way to let go and loosen up at the beginning of a studio session. It’s also a useful tool to reveal things about who you are as an artist and how you see things - particularly when you relinquish control and allow yourself the opportunity to explore your view freely and draw what you see and what you feel. I talk about that and more in this video. I’d love to know if you use this practice yourself and if it helps you — or not.

TOOLS I USE

Gamblin Oil Paints: http://bit.ly/3iVF284
Cold Wax Academy Squeegees: http://bit.ly/3R3IZnJ
Gamblin Solvent Free Gel Medium: https://bit.ly/3DXvj8G
Princeton Series 6100 Series Brushes: https://bit.ly/3Xngu66
Princeton Catalyst Wedge Shape 6: http://bit.ly/40jTZ4m

Faber Castell Pencils: https://bit.ly/3nE9Bl1
Strathmore Sketchbook: https://bit.ly/3B2NuIa