Drawing as a Way of Understanding - From my Art Journal

When I draw any subject, I understand it better. I understand it better in a visual way, of course, but also in a kinetic and emotional way. I understand it in ways that cannot be said with words.

When I run my eyes over a flower and then recreate every line and contour of it on my paper, I seem to be hearing a song sung only for that moment. When I see the flower start to appear on my paper, I understand the dance of beingness that this flower is. I have entered into the dance with my subject. I have harmonized with its song. I have heard its whispered poetry.

And that, of course, is magic.

Wishing you magic,

Carol