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Drawing inspiration

This visual essay called 'students draw' is by author, educator, consultant and researcher Eileen Adams, who explores how, where and why we draw. It is a resource filled with drawing information and inspiration – share it with your department, for students and even prospective parents.

The essay shows the breadth, range and ways that we can draw using these headings: Where we draw? Why we draw? What and How we learn when drawing. Eileen's essay is full of ideas and engaging ways to use drawing. 

Click here to view the PDF.

Images: Eileen Adams, NSEAD, NADFAS and The Campaign for Drawing, now The Big Draw, wish to thank the schools, teachers and students who shared images of their work and work in progress.
 

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