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**LATE DUE TO BEREAVEMENT**

Chapter 4 is all about shifting from L mode (analytical) to R mode (creative) which is necessary for artists. The explanation regarding the vase exercise that we did in unit 1 was nice because it allowed me to recall the thoughts I had while completing it. I realized that I was already kind of thinking more in R mode. My thoughts were more so regarding the lines, shapes and space on the page as opposed to matching up left side to what I had drawn on the right side and thinking about the facial structure. I did have one hiccup, but I quickly worked through it. I loved the mention of music as well since that really assists me with getting into my creative mode. I listened to music while I did my rough as well as my final for this project. It definitely unlocks a certain part of my brain. From now on I'm going to pay more attention to my initial thoughts when completing our assignments to see if I kick them off in R mode or if I have a tough time shifting.

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This chapter brought back memories of the exercises in my high school Drawing Fundamentals class. Good reminder to look at the negative space to draw objects more accurately.

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It's amazing the when it comes to anatomy, it's amazing on what can you learn by focusing on the "left and right" details and what is where.

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I enjoyed reading about the L and R modes and what they mean as well as which hemisphere goes to which mode. I also found it very interesting that while doing the vase drawing. You use both hemispheres of your brain.

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I enjoyed the deconstruction on the exercises, and why they were important and what is happening in our brains during them. Learning more about L vs R mode is incredibly interesting to me, and the stories, examples and references that were given helped me understand it more and how we can utilize and enter R mode more easily, and become aware of when and why it happens naturally.

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I enjoyed learning about L and R mode. How they work and how they operate the opposite sides of the body is interesting. The vase activity was a pain but fun.

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I enjoyed reading this chapter and learning about the L and R mode thought that was very interesting. Learning on how they work was very helpful and doing the vase/face activity was fun.

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Chapter 4 was very useful for learning more about getting into R mode. I liked the exercises with the vase and the upside down exercise. Although unlike the book suggested, I actually had an easier time with the vase and my proportions were really bad in the upside down drawing. I think my issue was that even upside down I kept accidentally labeling things in my mind in a more L fashion. It's encouraging to learn that the more you activate the right side of your brain, the more conscious you become of the shift and thus better able to control it. This part isn't from the chapter but listening to classical music is known to activate the right side of your brain as well.

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I really enjoyed this chapter and the face/vase exercise was so interesting, I had a lot of fun with it. Learning more about L and R mode was nice and I think it is important to at least know a little bit of the difference between the two because I feel like it will help you in the long run.

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This chapter helped me to learn how to shift from using my L-mode to my R- mode of perception.
The right hemisphere is who is better in processing visual information for what really is, while the Left hemisphere rely in the symbols or  the way what something suppose to look like, and this often causes bias of the reality of what we see.
I am  learning to change my focus from those memories and symbols' by focusing in negative spaces and relationships in lines and observing them for what they really are.
I have experienced the conflict between both sides but also I was able to see (by practicing and using my Right hemisphere with the exercises)how it really helps to draw more realistically.

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I really like how this chapter capitalized on the idea of almost "dumbing down" complex objects in order to better perceive and accurately create them in a piece of artwork. I find that the warps certain perceptions can create in objects or subjects can confuse me, and my attempt to fix them through what I imagine versus what I see can make the process of trying to draw one specific part very frustrating. I had this exact problem when drawing a picture I had taken for an idea that popped into my head, and had trouble with the shape my glasses made because they appeared more rounder than they were in their usual shape. It took me ten minutes to draw it right, because sometimes just looking and not really thinking too much about what the object is and just breaking it down into shapes and lines and marks allows for that object later on to look correct in comparison to your reference image.

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I enjoyed the reading for this week because I learned why the r-mode is the appropriate mode for drawing. As stated in this reading, a successful artist has the ability to make mental shifts at a conscious level. The reading also mentioned what things to say when trying to switch or stay  in the R-mode.  It’s amazing how individuals have the capability to drop out L- mode  and switch to R-mode to avoid conflict and frustration. I’ve learned from several readings and sketches that drawing an image upside down and focusing on the shapes can result to a successful drawing.

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This chapter provides some helpful exercises for training the brain to quiet its analytical "L-mode" in order to more accurately reproduce one's perceptions in drawing. I was fascinated by the author's description of how "R-mode" is experienced by the artist—it seems to line up in many respects with the concept in positive psychology known as "flow state," in which one devotes his attention to an activity so completely that he feels "in the zone." I also enjoyed learning a little about the trajectory of brain development in children; I was not aware that lateralization of brain functions does not fully develop until about the age of 10.

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I do have to say the Vase/Face exercise was one of the coolest things I have ever done. Perception really does play a lot in our lives. It all really depends on the lines and how you look at them. Something that is important to know is that,  In order to draw a perceived object you must make a mental shift to a brain-mode that is specialized for this visual, perceptual task

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Upon drawing the lines for the Vase/Faces you do not think how your brain is working to create that. Its important to know how each hemisphere work when you are drawing. Beginning the drawing the left hemisphere is the verbal mode-making you draw objects how you actually see them. And the right side is in visual mode that makes you look at the lines and comparing them to where they should be.

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It’s important to know how the left and right hemispheres work when drawing. The left hemisphere is the verbal mode and makes you look at and try to draw things actually how you see them and think they should be, like parts of a face. The right hemisphere is the visual mode and looks more at the lines themselves and where they should be compared to other lines. Realistically drawing an object or a person requires the visual mode.