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1.    What was it like using your hand as subject matter for a drawing?

I found it incredibly difficult to use an object that isn’t stationary as a subject. I found that the positioning of my hand kept changing, and also, that the shading kept changing, if I moved my hand at different angles. I think drawing or painting a living object for the subject requires much more experience in shading concepts.

2.    What media did you select - pencil or charcoal? Why?

I chose to use charcoal as a media, because I wanted it to be permanent. I find charcoal is much harder to erase; therefore, making it much more honest and definite. That being said, if I were to recreate this drawing, then I would use pencil first, then apply charcoal to create more contrast.

3.    How did it feel to create a drawing with your non-dominant hand?

I had a difficult time using my non-dominant hand to draw. I found that the intricacies in drawing abilities were non-existent. Tasks such as  shading, and outlining became very difficult. I was expecting my experience in drawing to transfer; regardless of what hand I used, but I was wrong.

4.    Compare and contrast your final drawings. Do you think they are successful studies?

The right hand feels more controlled. The outline is more accurate, and the shading is more uniform; however, the left hand is much shakier and less accurate in scale. I find the contrast in shading the left hand is much more inconsistent, where the right hand is more defined.

5.    Would you consider using your non-dominant hand to create artwork in the future?

I enjoyed using my right hand to draw. It almost gives everything a Basquiat feel. I would consider using my hand again. In music, I often play instruments differently to find different tones and structures, and I think the same applies in art. Also, it was enjoyable to be challenged in such a simple task.