Can you be an artist if your only talent is sketching in pencil and you suck at painting?

Answer 1

Do what you're good at, don't worry about conforming to artistic standards too much. Study your favorite artists work, even if they're painters or industrial designers.

Answer 2

Yes! Probably the reason you think you suck at painting is that you don't know how. Take a class and learn! All the great artists started their paintings with sketches.

Answer 3

I've used most of the brands of graphite you have listed. Prismacolor would be the only one I have not used, as far as regular graphite. For graphite, what I have liked best so far is what I'm currently using, Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils. They have a nice, even and smooth feel to them. You definitely want to have a good range of hard and soft pencils, so definitely do not go with the technical ( hard ) pencils only. The Kimberly set is also a nice one to start out with, and save a little money as well. I don't have as much experience with colored pencils, but Prismacolors are a nice brand for colored pencils. However, the older style pencils do have a tendency to break frequently. I've had my set for a couple years now, so perhaps they have fixed that problem. I'm not sure how it would be with Derwent, but often, the softer the lead, the easier it is to break when sharpening ( or dropped - they can crack inside the core). If you go with the soft leads...take extra special care when transporting and sharpening them. All in all...if you have it narrowed down to one brand...I'd say go for the best deal ( amount of pencils/price).

Answer 4

of course a true artist makes things that the whole world can enjoy, even if its in pencil. Actually, a rough sketch gives a deeper image of the way people see things in the world!!!

Answer 5

My husband was an artist, he earned his living that way. When he first went to art school (St Martins in 1948) they were only allowed to draw for the first year. It was only in the second year that they moved on to oils, with a limited number of colours. Learning to use a pencil is vital. If you get bored, change colours, or try pen and ink, you can use washes with that, without worrying about colour.

best wishes

Answer 6

Definitely. Pencil sketches are usually needed prior to painting anyway.

Answer 7

yes, many artists only have one or two talents, not everyone can paint. there is a lot more to art then just sketching and painting, there's print making, clay work, wire work and loads of other stuff and i can guarantee many of those artists can't paint. its all about finding your strength.

Answer 8

Most artists are good at one or two things conserning art. If you are good at sketching you are still and artist but if you are intrested in painting take a few classes. What good or famouse painter hasn't.

Answer 9

Well I am an animator and what I really use is pencil!!! You could try use coloured pencils to get started so you won't miss your way of working!! And then experiment a little bit!And btw pencil ROCKSSSS!!!! \m/ ! Don't worry about being an artist ! That's when you really are one;)

Answer 10

Yeah of course you can honey....I strated out with pencil drawings...I was crap at painting..but practice makes perfect if thats what you wanna do..art is very subjective anyway...I am a Medical Illustrator and my girlfriend is a fine artist and we are good at different things

Dont give up heart!!

Answer 11

you could probably get work as an illustrator or graphic designer but these days you need to be computer literate too as the technology is just as important as the artistry. have you tried all kinds and media of painting? what about collage and sculpting? You could use some careers advice so contact and art school for specialist advice they should be very willing to help you.