1. What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing? I enjoyed using my own hands as subject matter. I am not a very good drawer and the hand has a lot of simple dimensions that were easy for even something who isn't artistic to copy.
2. What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why? I chose pencil because I knew I'd need to erase. Also I am familiar with the pencil and how it draws so I felt comfortable with it.
3. How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand? This task was almost impossible! I am a little ambidextrous so I could at least keep the pencil sort of steady. I couldn't imagine doing this project if I didn't have some strength in my right hand. I laughed at how chubby my hands look...I really don't have chubby hands! Yet, I left it because this is how it came out when I used my right hand to draw!
4. Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies? you can tell they are hands, but I don't think they are very realistic! I tried to copy the flow of my hands including the wrinkles and such, but my true artistic ability really showed through. I wouldn't say they are completely successful studies, but I thought they were pretty good for my skill level.
5. Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future? No, it's very challenging and frustrating to draw with your non-dominant hand. I just wanted to keep picking up the pencil with my left hand to fix the mistakes my right hand had made! I think the only time I'd use my non-dominant hand in art again was if I was making some sort of abstract piece. It certainty doesn't work for still life.
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