Oddbean new post about login | logout I'm planning to learn how to draw at age 42. Main reason is, I want to instill this skill on my daughter so she learns how to observe the world in detail as early as possible and hopefully be able to entertain herself with a low time preference/long attention span activity early on as well. I subscribed to a Udemy course and got myself all the equipment (pencils, paper, rubbers, artist tape, compass, ruler). Has anyone gone down this route with success and can recommend learning resources that really worked? #asknostr #drawing #learning #art
Unless you’re interested in a specific style of illustration already, I’d recommend practicing some basic techniques and then getting some sketchbook miles in. You’ll be better off to explore in advance then figure out what direction to study. Get started regardless. Daily practice starts with a 5 minute commitment then see how things unfold.
Haven't quite hit 42 but I recently grabbed my notebook and just started drawing stuff I was looking at. Tried to do some sort of landscape that failed miserably, but then I started trying to draw my door, a boot, an ottoman, trackball and keyboard. Came out pretty well, though, there are a lot of keys on a keyboard and didn't finish that one. But yea, this is one of those things you can just start doing. Education can helo in many ways, but make sure you go out and do. And even if your drawing doesn't meet your expectations, remember the victories and push on!
I think it's a very good idea, but as you say, drawing is a matter of observation and practice. In other words, it's like with a musical instrument, only regular practice allows you to improve. The best technique for me is at least 15-30 minutes of drawing a day whatever the material or the subject. Good luck! https://image.nostr.build/fff381bfd657bc984dd728d521df0ad3e1f2d08f273aaa5724e8257338bec2f3.jpg
