Simple Life Drawing tip

Hey all,

Through helping students at CDA, one thing that I see a lot of is the tendency to just draw when the model poses.
To be honest you will get less done drawing this way.  It's also important to learn how to sharpen your pencil properly.

When the model poses, take about 30 seconds and observe.  If you've been practicing your mental manikin then this will
be easier.  Starting with what is the model doing?  Which way is the head oriented?  Which shoulders is higher?  Where
is the pinch and stretch side?  Etc...

Doing this gives you a battle plan, even before you make a mark on your drawing pad.  You'll be surprised at how much more
you edit your marks when you start putting down lines.  Remember that even before you get likeness, lighting, form, etc.
your base lay in should be clear.  Meaning that anyone who looks at it should be able to tell what's going on.

There will be examples of this soon and also in the BAD drawing notes book.

Hope this helps.  Rock on guys.