Art Making: Exploring Line

It was interesting creating this art work because it forced me to actually pay attention to every detail in my hand while I was trying to depict both hands. I used pencil because I figured it would be easier to control than charcoal, and plus charcoal can be a messy media. I wanted to use a media that I had more control over and I could erase because I knew I would need it. It was very difficult creating my the second drawing with my non-dominant hand; I felt as though I did not have much control because it was difficult to grip the pencil. Actually, looking at image of my drawing on camera I can see the difference in which one I drew with my non-dominant hand because at first I thought they looked very similar on paper. It was obviously more difficult with my non-dominant hand which is my left hand, because I do not use it as the main source of control often. I noticed that while drawing with my non-dominant hand, I was drawing the details of my hand much lighter because I was so focused on trying to draw the lines in my hands straight or as accurate as possible. However, for the outline of my hand I drew it much darker and harder as I went over it three times. In contrast, for the drawing with my dominant hand it was not as difficult as I thought it would've been drawing my hand but it was not easy. I think I did a better job at depicting the middle part of my hand than the non-dominant drawing; and the size of my hand is more accurate. I realized that I was more patient drawing with my dominant handing, but I was starting to be frustrated with my non-dominant hand; so I would not consider using my non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future.