Hello, my name is inNewWinDow, I recently took up drawing again. I've had interest in drawing since I was a kid but didn't draw much. I went over 30 years with hardly drawing because of fear, over thinking, perfectionism, and believing something that isn't true. I thought to be good at drawing you were just born with the talent. Since I thought I didn't have it, I didn't put in the time and effort to improve. I would draw occasionally but usually get frustrated and give up. In mid 2022 I did some research and realized that almost anyone can be an artist just like almost anyone can learn to write. We just need to learn some basics and keep putting in the time to improve. Since then I have been drawing pretty consistently and enjoying it. I still have some of the same struggles, but I have come a LONG way. I like that it is a constant process of learning and that the time we put in counts. Every second we make marks, good or bad is a step forward. I still have a ways to go, but art is a lifelong journey. The most important thing is to keep moving forward and to try and enjoy the ride. The reason I am saying this is to hopefully encourage others as well. We are all unique and see the world in our own way. Drawing is a way to show and communicate that perception that only you see, like a window to the inside. And creating those illusions on paper is an amazing thing! Make art for yourself first, others last, and try not to get stuck in the comparison, envy game. You are you, and they are them :) See other art is inspiration. Appreciate it and learn from it. If you like to draw, go for it. And don't be too hard on yourself. Or it could be something else besides drawing. Find something you enjoy and start investing the time doing it and learning about it. You will get better. Skill just takes time to build. So start building.
