In my experience, I am terrible at drawing hands! Every time I had to draw a person I would either draw them hiding their hands or hand-less. This project really made me focus on the small details on my hands. I was so fascinated with the tiniest lines in each wrinkle or print that I couldn't even begin to duplicate it on paper.
I decided to use pencil not only because it is easier to control with both hands, but because if I made a mistake I could easily erase it. Drawing with my non-dominant hand (my left hand) was the funniest and most intense task I've had to due in a while. Even after all the concentration that went into it, the drawing came out terrible. Multitasking was not an option at all. The smallest things threw me off and I'd have to erase and start over.
Looking at the two hands, the results of my studies are simple: I am not ambidextrous! Drawing with my right hand, or my dominant hand, was effortless and I could do and think about more than one thing. I could even focus on smaller details that we take advantage of on a daily basis. drawing with my non-dominant hand, however, made me focus on just the general picture and making sure that it just looked human-like. I would definitely consider practicing painting with my non-dominant hand in the future to create an abstract, or non-realistic, image.
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