Art Termsspeaking topic
What value do sketches and studies hold as a window into an artist's thinking, and why do they sometimes feel more alive than the finished work?
— Sketching / the discipline of drawing
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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