This drawing exercise could change your life

Flexing your artistic muscles with a new drawing exercise will only make you a better artist. And this particular exercise deals with a problem faced by many new (and even experienced) artists – drawing what you think you see rather than what's in front of you. 

This video, shared on YouTube, teaches you a way of solving the problem by utilising the differences between the left and right sides of your brain. It's simpler than it sounds, honest. In fact, all it takes is turning the reference image upside down. Check it out and then head over to our how to draw tutorial roundup.

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.