I apppreciate art and would like to know how to draw and do stylized illustration. Unfortunately I'm not good at drawing and have no clue how to shade anything.Can anyone learn to draw or is this a talent you must be born with? If I can learn how do I go about doing that. I get frustrated because I expect to draw perfectly on the first try and end up giving up.
2006-11-30 01:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Hey crtvqt,
You can learn to draw! The ability to put what the eye sees on paper can be learned somewhat, but there are some people that just seem to have no practice needed. You will probably never achieve that level of drawing ability. But, you should be able to follow the outline of an object, put your focus on the object, and your pencil on the paper. Move your focus with the pencil at the same time, follow the contour of the outline. When you can connect the end points, you will have trained your brain to coordinate with your hands.
2006-11-30 01:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some have natural ability, others learn from scratch, others again exhibit some talent but take classes to develop what they've got.
Don't give up.
If you think you have NO talent, lighten up, it's there, just unidentified. I, like you, am let down that I can't reproduce an image in the style I see in my mind, but I've learned that in time that can come (practice). Meanwhile, you can learn so many little techniques and styles, that you'll be able to produce a bunch of stuff that at least others will appreciate.
Take an entry-level art class and tell the teacher what you're interested in. By taking a class, you'll open doors of opportunity: to network with others, to see others' works (and learn of their hardships in development), to have your mind expanded.
The hardest thing for me in my art class was sketching the subjects assigned; I kept feeling panic ("I can't do THAT!"), but when I put my pencil to the paper and tried (mentally cursing the teacher), the results were more than satisfactory. I impressed myself.
So, you can do it too, intimidating or no, it's a wonderful experience and you owe it to yourself. Good luck.
2006-11-30 01:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by Zeera 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I taught art at the elementary level, half of my battle was selecting projects that would spark the kids' interest and creativity.
If the desire is there you can do it. There is a great book called "Drawing with the Right Side of the Brain" that is very inspirational. It contains many lessons and examples. Enjoy.
2006-12-02 11:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Marsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even those born with the ability can always learn from instruction and yu can learn how to draw well.
Do not expect to be perfect ont he first time, you must learn how to draw. It will come to you and yo will do fine
2006-11-30 01:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeh, you can definately learn, but I think the people who go on to be great artists are those who have a great iterest which compels them to practice, practice practice and so self-educate
2006-11-30 01:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"BOTH".
2006-11-30 01:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋