Take note that this advice is 'learn to draw', not 'learn how to draw'. I personally believe that there is no such thing as learning how to draw. In fact it upsets me that so many people claim they can't do it, and every time I tell them 'If you can pick up a pencil, you can draw'. The pencil of course being an example of media, so really what I mean is if you can utilise media, you can draw. You don't even need to hold it in your hand, and you certainly don't have to use a traditional marker either. Drawing is far from the idea a lot of people have in their minds. Not only is it possible for everyone (and before you say "what if they have no limbs" even amputee's can use technology to draw with their eyes), but it is an essential part of being a creative. And by being a creative I mean being human. The ability to represent what we perceive in another form, in whatever way we want, to me is a miracle in itself. Drawing is a completely individual experience and there is definitely no right way to do it. Find your own style and make the marks that feel right with the flow of your hand (or foot, or whatever you are using as a tool). It provides a world where you are free to explore, some of my favourite explorers are the ones who claim they can't, just as I had done for many years. I used to be jealous of people with the natural talent to replicate something in real life, I went to drawing classes as a child and was so frustrated I couldn't draw like them. But my willingness to want to draw caused me to keep it up ever since I can remember, and I have never appreciated my talent more than I do now. |