Control Freak? I think not.

Sketchbook entry

Drawing is relaxing; but, only if I dont think about what I am drawing.  

Not easy to do.   Try it someday.

I could not have done this drawing with a lot of planning.  In fact, I just put pencil on paper and let something emerge.

I have no idea if this is normal, or something unique to me.  

It would not surprise me if most artists were total control freaks and plan every detail out prior to placing a mark on paper.  I wouldn't understand how they could live with themselves; but, it would not surprise me.  

I have to force myself to draw from a still life set up in front of me; and, this is a necessary thing to do.  Drawing from life, or objects, does help sharpen drawing skills - not to mention training my eye to see what is actually there.   

Maybe, I should try planning out a drawing.