This morning, I scanned through some of my subscribed YouTube channels and landed on a video of a college art instructor who gives his students the opportunity to share their development of his instruction by showcasing their daily sketchbook exercises. The sketchbooks, were just that, a bound book, approximately one inch thick, originally full of blank pages, now with the front and back of each page fully utilized.
Each book was beautiful and unique, just like each student artist. Some sketchbooks hinted at animation interests, some fine art, a few reminded me of figure drawing classes. The more technical books shared fine architectural drawings and my favorite ones suggested an interest in children’s book illustration. Such a complex variety was presented, yet they had the same instructor.
One thing remained constant. In every presentation, each page slowly showed an increase in skill, knowledge and the ability to carry out the drawings less painstakingly. There were less eraser marks and the faint lines of the early pages gave way to sure, confident marks toward the end. It was as if their skill level started to become more natural. They didn’t have to think about it. It just happened.
Each day we have the opportunity to listen and learn from our heavenly instructor. He allows us to showcase His instructions through our daily exercises. Each one of us unique in our presentations; each day spent with the instructor can result in growth in our hearts which will ultimately determine the kind of marks we make.
Smiles,
Wendy