I found myself in a beginning drawing class at community college this term.

I was disappointed at first, worried that I would just become frustrated in the class because I’m kind of too good at drawing for such a basic class.

But I decided to challenge myself and take the class left-handed.

As it turns out, I’m actually ambidextrous, and I had just never bothered to put a pencil in my left hand before.

I have noticed a lot of improvement in my art this term compared to what I was doing a year ago and I think I can thank my left hand for that. Also, charcoal has always been the absolute bane of my existence, but my left hand loves charcoal. Which is good, because this class is about 90% charcoal.

Anyway, I’ve got all of my assignments from this term so far in my Queue, so please enjoy my new-and-improved art!