Drawings:

Drawing, is one of the most basic and important forms of art. I had a teacher once tell me, "The most important aspect of a drawing is having sure that you are confident in your mark making." I think that this is true, and I think that this idea can span realism and abstraction. Making certain that students are comfortable with their drawing tools and confident enough to take chances, that to me is how a teacher can balance a students want for realism and also the need for abstraction.

The following image is from a sketch book project I found online, I do not know the artist's name but this to me is an example of a successful drawing due to its bold marks and great composition.