03-11-2013, 05:37 PM
As far back as I can remember, drawing was fun. I drew because I loved seeing my imagination appear on paper.
As I grew older, not much changed other than the addition of self improvement and trying to capture more realism in my art.
Then I decided it would be my career. I buckled down and started practicing the essentials, still-lifes, studies, etc.
After two years of learning I began to realize it wasn't what I wanted to do for a career. At least not right now. I took a hiatus and started dreaming of new job options.
After a few months, I remembered why I used to draw in the first place. It was just--fun! I have since returned to drawing simply for the joy of it. I still practice now and again, trying to improve--but mostly I just want my drawing to be fun.
(P.S. It's astounding how many things I learned in my two years of art study, that I can apply to countless other occupations. And not just occupations but all areas of life!)
As I grew older, not much changed other than the addition of self improvement and trying to capture more realism in my art.
Then I decided it would be my career. I buckled down and started practicing the essentials, still-lifes, studies, etc.
After two years of learning I began to realize it wasn't what I wanted to do for a career. At least not right now. I took a hiatus and started dreaming of new job options.
After a few months, I remembered why I used to draw in the first place. It was just--fun! I have since returned to drawing simply for the joy of it. I still practice now and again, trying to improve--but mostly I just want my drawing to be fun.
(P.S. It's astounding how many things I learned in my two years of art study, that I can apply to countless other occupations. And not just occupations but all areas of life!)