How it works...

Drawing activities are lead by two art instructors of the Mobile Drawing Center. Two community members will participate at a time. Sitting in the designated drawing area, the two participants will execute blind contour portraits of each other. With the support of the instructors, community members will explore basic fundamentals of observational drawing through an exercise that improves hand-eye coordination.

Introduction (5 minutes): The instructors will review the details of the activity by providing instructions, examples, and a brief explanation of some fundamental observational drawing principles.

Blind Contour Drawings (10 minutes): Participants will execute 2 drawings with the support of the instructors.

Closing (5 minutes): Participants will share their drawings with each other and reflect upon the exercise through a short discussion.

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

**Participants are encouraged to donate 1 drawing to the Mobile Drawing Center's "Permanent" Collection. These drawings will also have the opportunity to be displayed at the art center's gallery.