I am in love with Blind Contour drawing because it is OK to make it look unrecognizable. One of our exercises was to draw our hand. I drew it a few times in different positions and I have to laugh each time I look at it. This so far may be my favorite way of drawing since there is no way I can be critical about something done this way..
audra volpi 
Audra,Very nice work on your blog so fare! Try scanning the blind contour drawings so that they can be seen better (and so you can include them in your portfolio). Don't for get to post your current work.Kuniko