Understanding the "Value Scale" (from white to black) is what creates the illusion of 3D depth on a 2D surface. IV. Overcoming the "Ugly Phase"
Instead of drawing a chair, draw the "holes" or shapes between the rungs. This prevents the brain from reverting to symbolic drawing. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner
Most beginners struggle because they draw what they think they see (a symbol of an eye) rather than what is actually there (a series of curved lines and shadows). Understanding the "Value Scale" (from white to black)
As children, we develop "symbols" for objects (a circle with lines for a sun). To draw effectively, one must bypass the left-brain's tendency to label objects and instead engage the right-brain’s ability to process spatial relationships. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner