Two people can stare at the same person and draw them completely differently because drawing is not just observation. It's interpretation. Each artist notices different details, prioritizes different shapes, and brings their own experience, bias, and intent to the page. The subject is the same. The seeing is not. What you see depends on how you’re trained to look.

Drawing Hands by M.C. Escher This is one of the most common questions we hear at Drawn Studio, our private drawing studio in St. Louis. Many adults want to know whether private art coaching can truly make a difference, especially if they are starting later in life or returning to drawing after a long break. The honest answer is that improvement happens faster than most people expect when instruction is focused, personalized, and practical. Progress does not happen overnight,

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