I had never heard of a tactile portrait before this session, so I was very keen to know what it was all about. I learnt that you simply closed your eyes, felt your face with one hand, and then with your other hand you would draw what you could feel.
I think this task was really valuable because it taught me key skills. It taught me that I need to get out of the idea of what a face 'should' look like. I really liked the fact that I had to close my eyes in order to just let touch guide my drawing. However I did find it very difficult to keep them closed, and I will admit that I did take a quick peak at how I was doing half way through. I am frustrated that I let this happen, and so I want to try tactile drawings again and maybe wear an eye mask to stop myself from cheating.
After I got into the task I did find it relatively easy as there was no real right or wrong. I also found it quite exciting as although I have done some blind portraits before I had never thought to feel my face to help me make the marks on the paper.
I think it could have gone better if I hadn't cheated by taking a quick look. The final outcome wouldn't look much different, but I would look at it knowing that I did it all from touch.
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