Name: Why people believe they can't draw
Uploaded: 2018-03-28T21:09:04Z
Duration: 15 min 4 s
Description: Most people think they can't draw, but communications expert Graham Shaw isn't buying it. In this fun, instructional talk, he demonstrates how a few adjustments to your drawing technique (and your attitude) can leave you with an effective new presentation tool as well as an outlet for your creativity.

Most people think they can't draw, but communications expert Graham Shaw isn't buying it. In this fun, instructional talk, he demonstrates how a few adjustments to your drawing technique (and your attitude) can leave you with an effective new presentation tool as well as an outlet for your creativity.

Why people believe they can't draw

Most adults believe they can't draw, but this belief is a learned illusion, not a fixed truth. With just a few guided steps, entire audiences can sketch recognizable faces and cartoon characters in minutes. Even stroke survivors with limited mobility rediscovered their ability to create joyful drawings. Rethinking self-imposed limits in drawing can inspire confidence and reveal what else might be possible.