To Draw is to be Human

To Draw is to be Human, written by Emma Dexter is an interesting study and analysis of what drawing actually is. Dexter observes that all humans are able to draw whether they find their skills to be good or bad. Everyone is able to put some form of writing utensil to a surface and draw lines. As humans, drawing is a way for us to connect with the world around us. We interpret what we see and bring it to life in an entirely new form. Dexter points out that drawing is present in everyday life whether it be mindlessly doodling, graffiti, sketching etc. Without words, anyone can portray what they are experiencing on a surface such as paper. Drawing dates back to the beginning of time when even cavemen drew on walls to express themselves. Each individual's drawings are different and unique for a number of reasons: their style, the time they took to draw the work of art, the culture, their background etc. Dexter addresses this by pointing out "The idea and execution of drawing has remained unchanged for thousands of years-as such it is an activity that connects us directly in an unbroken line with the first human who ever sketched in dirt or scratched on the wall of a cave." This quote stuck out to me because I truly agree with its meaning. I believe that drawing is the heart of all mankind- It connects us in a way that cannot be recreated. Without words, humans can communicate and relive a moment in time. Drawing is essential in our world, without it we would live in a very dull place.