Talking while drawing? How to be a good verbal instuctor?

[Pigeonkill]

So I was wondering how does one become a good verbal instructor while providing a live drawing/paint demo?

I'm sure there are many talented artists out there who have a lot of knowledge to share, but when it comes to talking and drawing/painting at the same time...it tends to clash? They become socially inept in the demo maybe because their concentration is divided. But by the same token I seen some instructors just do the opposite and actually feed off the "audience's energy" and their demo/work becomes that much more vibrate.

I assume rehearses of the paint demo or practice would be key. But what are some other good tips to overcome some these hurdles? What are some factors that made some artist decide they wanted to teach? Memorable instructors or traits?

Thanks in advance

[DavePalumbo]

I think it's a combination of being practiced enough in what you're doing that you don't need to devote total concentration to it (and planning accordingly to demo something that you're comfortable with for this reason) and also just being a conversational person.

I've only ever done a demo/lecture a couple times but I thought it was pretty easy if people ask questions to just babble away while the hands do the work. Then again I also talk on the phone and listen to movies most of the time I'm working anyhow...

[Elwell]

I have no problem talking and working at the same time. Totally different thought processes. Demoing is even easier, because all you have to do is describe what you are doing/thinking as you do it.

[Pigeonkill]

Thanks I guess it comes down to practice and being comfortable with one's process to explain things easier. Being social would be plus.

[HunterKiller_]

because all you have to do is describe what you are doing/thinking as you do it.

Adding to this, I think it's good practice to thinking about exactly what you're doing as you draw.
It may seem obvious, but I think most artists would be surprised at how little conscious thinking is going on while they draw.
This is probably the first step to learning to speak while drawing. Not to mention it will improve your art.

[Ashtonw]

I had a professor who used to explain that drawing is a right brained process and talking is left, so she as she got further into the demo she would talk less, unconsciously. But that was a lie, she never shut up.

[Grief]

sound effects help

[alesoun]

I had a professor who used to explain that drawing is a right brained process and talking is left, so she as she got further into the demo she would talk less, unconsciously. But that was a lie, she never shut up.

Count yourself lucky! I sing when I paint, and don't realise it until my family yells "Stfu!"

[armando]

Know you're material. Figure out what key points you want to make, and make a list. Practice in front of a mirror, also record yourself practicing the demo, refer to the list. Continue practicing until you no longer have to refer to the list, speak extemporaneously. Take a beginning speech class at city college.

"I assume rehearses of the paint demo or practice would be key."
The people who suck at giving demos are the ones who don't prepare beforehand, they don't have enough respect for the audience, and are okay with giving a wack demo and getting paid for it. Bad video demos are the most pathetic, I wonder if some people have ever heard of "take two".