Daily Drawing
The words were intentionally abstract, descriptive, or conceptual, pushing students to interpret language visually rather than rely on literal representation. The goal was not polish, but idea generation, confidence, and momentum. By working quickly and consistently, students learned to trust their instincts, let go of perfection, and treat drawing as a tool for thinking rather than a finished product.
Drawings were shared weekly, allowing students to track their own progress over time. As the semester progressed, hesitation in mark-making decreased, visual clarity improved, and confidence grew through repetition. Beyond strengthening illustration skills, the project reinforced creative habits and visual problem-solving, demonstrating how small, daily practices can meaningfully impact a student’s overall design process.
Student Work: Julia Baer
(Vitheavy Barton, Elena Babushkina, Nathan McKracken, Jayce Alvelo, Bella Hanson, Rachel Boudreau, Kat Colgan and Cami Sanz.)