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Why we should draw more (and photograph less)

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A photograph is a much better representation of a scene than a sketch, right?  The School of Life explains why this might not be the case and find out why drawing something just might lead to better observation skills and understanding. 

Do you have an electronic device with a camera? Give this assignment a try. 1.Take a photo of a scene--your desk, kitchen, or outside. 2. Now, get a blank sheet of paper, and a pencil and sit down and sketch the same scene. Write down your perception of this experience here!

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