Blind contour drawing is one of the best-known observational drawing exercises. It teaches us to slow down, really look, and strengthen the connection between our eyes and our hands. But instead of stopping when the blind contour is finished, I started wondering…
Can it become something more?
🎥 Watch the full video below and let me know what you think!
https://youtu.be/gOFiBRXHY34
What Happens After a Blind Contour Drawing?
In this video, I revisit several blind contour drawings including a well-loved teddy bear I’ve had since childhood, an iridescent ceramic skull, and my own hand. I use these drawings as creative prompts rather than finished drawings.
Working directly over the contour drawings with acrylic markers, I explore both abstract and representational possibilities, allowing unexpected images to emerge.
Of course, drawing directly on your blind contour is only one option. You could also:
- Place tracing paper over the drawing and explore multiple ideas.
- Photograph the drawing and experiment digitally in Procreate, Photoshop, Paint, or your favorite drawing app.
- Print multiple copies and see where each interpretation takes you.
The goal isn’t to create a perfect drawing.
The goal is to stay curious, play, and discover where the unexpected marks want to lead.
If you’re interested in seeing how these blind contour drawings were originally created, I’ll be posting the original drawing sessions as companion videos on YouTube soon.
Materials Used* • Grabie Acrylic Markers
If you’ve ever used blind contour drawings, or any creativity exercise, as the starting point for a completely different artwork, I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
Until next time… Make Art Now!
*Affiliate Disclosure: I’ve included an affiliate link to the art supplies I used in this video. If you choose to purchase through that link, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. It helps support future videos and creativity experiments, and I truly appreciate your support.