Can it be true when someone says that they can't draw?
The fact is that people draw every day... they just don't know they are drawing.
Drawing is like writing. The function of each is to communicate ideas and information. Both drawing and writing is nothing more than the process of making marks onto a surface like paper.
"If you are capable of writing... you are equally capable of drawing"
Writing a message uses the same skills as drawing.
When you are writing you don't have to think about what you are doing...
* You are forming lines
* You are drawing circles
* You are creating curves
Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.
When you draw exactly the same skills are being used...
* You can use a series of lines to draw a house
* You use a combination of curves to draw a face
This means that you can learn to draw. The only thing stopping you is that it will take your time and effort to develop your drawing skills.
Take a challenge... Pick up a pen or pencil and draw a cat or a dog. Don't worry if the result is disappointing. The resulting drawing could look like quite different from a cat or dog.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can't draw.
However, it could surprise you to learn that many artists would struggle to get an exact likeness.
The real challenge when you draw is to sharpen your observation skills.
As you look more closely at the cat and dog you will see more. Take a close look at the head...
* See the shape of the head
* See how the ears are placed on top
* See the eyes
* Look at the nose
In seconds you discover a better understanding. The picture in your mind will be strong and crystal clear...
"Now, draw your dog or cat once more and you will see a vast improvement"
The fact is that people draw every day... they just don't know they are drawing.
Drawing is like writing. The function of each is to communicate ideas and information. Both drawing and writing is nothing more than the process of making marks onto a surface like paper.
"If you are capable of writing... you are equally capable of drawing"
Writing a message uses the same skills as drawing.
When you are writing you don't have to think about what you are doing...
* You are forming lines
* You are drawing circles
* You are creating curves
Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.
When you draw exactly the same skills are being used...
* You can use a series of lines to draw a house
* You use a combination of curves to draw a face
This means that you can learn to draw. The only thing stopping you is that it will take your time and effort to develop your drawing skills.
Take a challenge... Pick up a pen or pencil and draw a cat or a dog. Don't worry if the result is disappointing. The resulting drawing could look like quite different from a cat or dog.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can't draw.
However, it could surprise you to learn that many artists would struggle to get an exact likeness.
The real challenge when you draw is to sharpen your observation skills.
As you look more closely at the cat and dog you will see more. Take a close look at the head...
* See the shape of the head
* See how the ears are placed on top
* See the eyes
* Look at the nose
In seconds you discover a better understanding. The picture in your mind will be strong and crystal clear...
"Now, draw your dog or cat once more and you will see a vast improvement"
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