Lifted Logic Web Design in Kansas City clock location phone play check_box_outline_blank check_box chevron-down chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up facebook instagram google plus pinterest linkedin radio_button_checked radio_button_unchecked twitter youtube arrow-up send
Connect
Lori Kennedy Quilts
  • QAL
    • 2021 QAL
    • 2020 QAL
  • About
    • About Lori Kennedy Quilts
  • Shop
  • Motifs
    • All
    • Animals/Bugs
    • Background Fills
    • Easy/Beginner
    • Fan Favorites
    • Seasonal/Holiday
    • Patterns/Shapes
    • Illustrations
    • Flowers/Leaves
  • Machine Quilting
    • Basics
    • Quick Tips
    • Sewing Machine
    • Thread
    • Batting
    • Design
    • Ruler Work
    • Misc
  • Projects
    • Applique
    • Organization
    • Quilt
    • DIY
    • Doodles
    • Paper Piecing
    • Sewing
    • Uncategorized
  • Inspiration
    • Gallery
    • Watercolor
    • Creativity
    • All
    • Seamstresses in Fine Art

Looking vs. Seeing–an Exercise

March 22, 2013

It's Not What You Look at But What You See, Thoreau

Look-  verb- to turn one’s eyes toward something

It's Not What You Look at But What You See, Thoreau

See–verb–to perceive with the eyes

It's Not What You Look at But What You See, Thoreau

Perceive-verb—to become aware of, discern or understand

It's Not What You Look at But What You See, Thoreau

If you have a few minutes today, take time to really “see” something…examine it closely.  Look at the details: shape, color, line, contour…

Here’s a little tip:  if you really want to see something–try drawing it.  Don’t worry about your drawing skills—that is not the goal of this exercise. The goal is to really “see” something.  Once you have drawn it, you will not have just looked at the object…you will have “seen” it!

Related

Share Article

Please share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Categories

Creativity Photography

Tagged

Art line contour Looking Magnifying Glass Mirror photography quotes Seeing Thoreau

3 responses to “Looking vs. Seeing–an Exercise”

  1. lucindalines says:
    March 22, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Years ago, I read a detective story, don’t even remember what it was, but I try to see things as if I had to witness to it later, also part of doing some art work, yes on the days when I am really thinking of it, I see things differently. Good post!!

  2. Maria W says:
    March 23, 2013 at 8:09 am

    I only JUST found your blog through a pin on pinterest and I’m so happy that I did! Can’t wait to read it from now to beginning since I have a feeling I’ll learn soo much! I’m a beginner FMQer and I’m so eager to try your tutorials and learn more, thank you so very much for sharing your wast knowledge for free! <3

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      March 24, 2013 at 7:09 am

      Maria, I am thrilled that you found The Inbox Jaunt-and that we have this opportunity to cross paths! I love free motion quilting, and I am sure you will, too! Please help me spread the word by pinning often! And please, let me know if there is anything I can do to help you along the way!

Comments are closed.
  • Lori Kennedy Quilts

    Lori Kennedy

    Hi! I’m Lori Kennedy, machine quilter, & author from Minnesota. Check out my monthly newsletter & my articles. Machine quilting is my passion. From doodling to quilting, I’m here in my Minnesota studio to help you get quilting.

    Get Your Signed Copy Today!

    Buy Now!

    Subscribe to Blog via Email

    Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

    Join 14,402 other subscribers
  • Related Articles
  • March 2021 •

    Creativity and more

    Deep Work Quilting

  • April 2020 •

    Creativity and more

    Quilting as Meditation

  • December 2019 •

    Creativity and more

    A Creative Christmas

BERNINA Ambassador Badge round (1)
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Copyright © 2023 Lori Kennedy Quilts. All Rights Reserved.
 

Loading Comments...