Many interpretations can be made when the word “drawing,” is discussed; drawing is an action or a set of actions that typically involves paper and a pencil. Hence, as an artist this is what I have learned and understood drawing to be. Some of the past greats such as Leonardo da Vinci’s and Michelangelo’s works I believe really embodied what it meant to draw. These artists were not just masters at drawing from observation but they were also very expressive with their strokes and marks while doing so, which made their drawings come to life. In other words, having the abilities to draw from observation and adding your personal style to a piece are what defines drawing. This is similar to the way I work as far as capturing every detail which I observe but not simply replicating but adding a sense of ownership whether it is the type of medium and even down to how I utilize said medium. One key challenge that I have faced during my many years as an artist and active drawer is capturing the visual weight of the object or model drawn and not simply copying what is seen. Hence, drawing requires a certain level of cognitive activity with the artist being knowledgeable of the drawing act and the reason behind it.
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