I read an engaging article today in a National geographic about NZ’s iconic Tui. It tells the story of a …
A Growth Mind-set Or a Fixed Mind-set?
I’ve just finished a painting of a Tui for NZ’s annual watercolour exhibition – Splash. The painting is A1 which …
Can Anyone Learn to Draw?
Anyone can learn to draw. The dog was drawn by one of my students who took great pleasure in creating …
Seeing is believing and vice versa
Most of the time, because we are left hemispheric dominant, what we see is only part of what is actually …
Is My Drawing Finished Yet??
I’ve just finished drawing a pear to demonstrate the classical drawing style and as I drew near the end of …
Sighting Enables Us To Draw in Proportion
I have regular holidays, as my private classes go with the school terms. They do feel like holidays in the …
Are You in Two Minds About Learning to Draw?
You are in two minds when you learn to draw. Learning to draw activates your whole brain, both the left …
Learning To Draw And Paint And The Art of Counting Sheep
I have a group of adult students who have been learning to draw and paint for a few years now …
How Can a Ladybird Help You Learn to draw?
Can a ladybird help you learn to draw? I have just begun teaching a nine year old to draw. Normally …
If You Can Drive a Car You Can Learn to Draw
Anyone who can drive a car can learn to draw. Both activate the left and right hemispheres of the brain …