I would encourage ANYONE that wants to draw to do so. But take my warning: do not wait for someone to bestow you the rank of “artist,” and instead focus on the things that will help you continue to create work YOU want.
August 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I would encourage ANYONE that wants to draw to do so. But take my warning: do not wait for someone to bestow you the rank of “artist,” and instead focus on the things that will help you continue to create work YOU want.
And there should be more triumph than misery, and for me there usually is, but those hard times can really test your resolve or show that another creative approach will benefit you greatly. There are many ways to draw, and many more other ways to make art.
August 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
And there should be more triumph than misery, and for me there usually is, but those hard times can really test your resolve or show that another creative approach will benefit you greatly. There are many ways to draw, and many more other ways to make art.
I could say that “If I can learn how to draw, so can you,” but that would be disingenuous. The truth is that being good at art requires sacrifice and hardship; mental, physical, economic or otherwise. This extends to most people. Some of us feel art is worth it.
August 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I could say that “If I can learn how to draw, so can you,” but that would be disingenuous. The truth is that being good at art requires sacrifice and hardship; mental, physical, economic or otherwise. This extends to most people. Some of us feel art is worth it.
It’s hard, especially now in a chaotic time. Choosing to spend my energy on making art more fulfilling over just making better art has led to a more positive relationship with my pieces :)
Good luck to you. Being an artist is rough
August 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It’s hard, especially now in a chaotic time. Choosing to spend my energy on making art more fulfilling over just making better art has led to a more positive relationship with my pieces :)