This is a free lesson directly from inside the course. It's an exercise called "Upside-Down Drawing" and it's a big unlock for your observational skills. Check it out and comment your experience. It's not about a perfect drawing, it's about opening up your *perception.* Here's the text and video lesson BELOW: _________________________________________ LESSON 1.3 | UPSIDE-DOWN DRAWING (VIDEO DEMO AT THE BOTTOM) Upside-down drawing is a cornerstone exercise that acts as a direct pathway to the visual, perceptual way of seeing. It's a powerful technique because it presents your mind with a task that your left hemisphere finds difficult. So it becomes easy for your right hemisphere to take over! The left hemisphere is concerned with logic, language, and categories. Usually, when you look at an object, the left hemisphere goes "oh I know what that is" and quickly names it and categorizes it based on stored symbols and knowledge. This leads us to draw what we think a chair looks like, rather than what it actually looks like. Your right hemisphere doesn't care these things. It's attuned to the "thing-as-it-is." It doesn't impose pre-determined categories on what you're looking at. So, this exercise will help to escape the conflict. The left hemisphere will disengage, and your natural ability to draw will start to move in. Here's what you'll need: - Sharpened pencil - New page in your sketchbook (or a sheet of computer paper) - The reference image file in Resources Step 1: Position your reference image and your sketchbook so that you can easily draw and glance at the image. Of course, make sure the upside-down man is...upside-down! Step 2: Now, with your pencil, begin slowly copying. Start from the top or the bottom. Patiently work your way through the entire image line by line, curve by curve, mark by mark. Just copy what you see... - Focus purely on lines and curves - Take your time, focus on just one line at a time - Pay attention to exactly how the lines curve, connect, intersect, or overlap - Do not to turn your drawing or the reference right-side-up until you're completely finished

I’m genuinely glad you’re here. This group exists to help you approach drawing or start a creative habit—and to help you see your world more clearly. Whether you joined out of curiosity, a desire to get better at drawing, or because you’re feeling the need for something slower and more intentional in your life… you’re in the right place. ~ What This Space Is ~ This group is a place to: - share your creative wins and struggles - train your attention and perception in a world that constantly pulls them apart - share your work, your progress, and your questions - meet others who also want to learn, create, and reconnect with creativity Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious. Just real practice, real conversations, and a shared desire to slow down and pay meaningful attention to the world. ~ Why Your Being Here Matters ~ Most people go through life looking at things without ever really seeing them. By joining this group, you’re making a small but meaningful declaration: “I want to notice more. I want to create. I want to wake up my senses again.” That’s a big deal. It means you’re choosing depth over speed, craft over noise, and presence over distraction. This group is for people who want that—whether you’re a total beginner or already experienced. ~ The Full Drawing Course ~ Inside this group, you’ll also find access to the full drawing course I created (find it in the "Classroom" tab) which takes you step-by-step through: - learning to see like an artist - building foundational drawing skills - training your hand, eye, and attention - and making drawing a stable part of your life If you’re serious about learning, or you simply want a structured path, the course is here whenever you’re ready. ~ Invite Others Who Would Love This ~ This group is free to join right now, and it grows best through people like you. If you have a friend who: - loves creativity - wants to learn to draw - feels burnt out and wants a grounding practice - or would benefit from a calm, thoughtful space like this