New semester. New group. After the first day of drawing, one student notes the work is like meditating. It is, I respond. I organize my drawing class like I might organize a Yoga class, it’s an excellent observation.
I really, really want to get this, another student tells me. You will, have patience. But I want to get it now! I have to smile – You’re ambitious, I say.
A returning student tells me quietly, I am so glad to be back in your class. Life is so busy, I just want to slow down. Welcome back, you know you’re in the right place then Cassidy.
It takes this group 2 days (6 hours) to complete this first assignments in careful and slow observation of a complex – natural object. They are nervous to start working with marker As they get going, they do just fine.
Below are some examples of their completed drawing. A few of these students have never drawn before and a few are experienced. I won’t say who is who. I suspect it will be a very good semester.
Drawing 1↓
Heather’s Pinecone
Terry’s Bell Pepper
Cory’s Citrus
Julio’s Onion
Andrea’s Citrus
Robert’s Pinecone
Cassidy’s detail drawing of a Magnolia Seed Pod
Charles’ Stem and Seeds
Monica Aissa Martinez 
