💡 : The goal isn't just to make "pretty" art, but to learn a new way of seeing the world around you.

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: You learn five basic sub-skills: edges, spaces, relationships, light/shadow, and the "gestalt" (the whole).

: Many students see a dramatic shift in their ability after just a few specific exercises, like drawing upside down. 3 Beginner Exercises to Try

: Most people draw what they think an eye looks like (a symbol) rather than the actual shapes and edges they see.