Episode 25

3 Thinking Routines for Slow Looking and Drawing

Published on: 21st October, 2021

This week’s episode is inspired by recent classes in the Visible Thinking Membership where we've been exploring the concept of using drawing and sketching for slow looking and observation. 

When people are learning how to draw, they actually learn how to observe first. And being a sketcher makes you a better observer - it’s as though you are seeing something for the first time when you’re trying to draw it. 

Today I’m talking about using drawing as an observational exercise. It’s not a test of how good your drawing skills are, it’s a test of how to use your eyes. 👀

 Using drawing as a tool for slow looking enriches and enhances what you see. 

So here are 3 thinking routines that you can use for slow looking, extended observation and drawing

And at the end of this episode I’ll be sharing some ways to get over drawing apprehension - that feeling of nerves when someone asks you to draw. How can you help your group to feel comfortable and enjoy drawing with you? So do stick around to the end for those ideas too!

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How to Use Slow Complexity Capture to Slow Down and Explore Objects

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