I'm a 70 + woman who started drawing at 17, but life got in the way, kids, husband, then working full-time after husband became ex, and I have finally retired, remarried an artist, and I'm learning all over again. I don't care what other people draw, I'm doing my own thing and experiencing it all. I enjoy it, even if I'm not so great. Just keep going and don’t stop. I think your art is very good.
hello there ,i am a retired train driver and i spend just about every day either drawing ,sketching or painting with acrylic paint on a hard board canvas i find them better that a box canvas ,i have done landscapes sea scapes and lot of mainly west Australian railway trains ,i like what you have done so far keep up the good work ,regards Fred
If i could recommend a book about drawing, it would be drawing with the right side of the brain. If you spend much time drawing, this is definitely worth investing time and little money. Would love to see your stuff
Hi there! I'm from India. I used to draw a lot as a child but somewhere the rat race of engineering, job, research, adulting etc killed my passion. Recently at a friend's wedding, I met her cosin who I was meeting for the very first time. She used to battle anxiety & to tackle it she started nandala art alongside casual doodling. Over the years she became quite good at it & her anxiety is manageable. Thinking of picking up my childhood hobby again. Art is therapeutic & your video reinforces that fact. :)
Yes please give it a try again just for fun! It’s easy to get swept away by all the competition and lose sight of why we started in the first place: a passion within us
thank you for making this video, i too threw away all my sketchbooks from since i was a kid thinking i get rid of the idea of being an artist, and thats my biggest regret i wish i keep it for the sake of remembering how much i love drawing. no matter how long i put it off, eventually my heart longs and itch to draw and paint. now at 30, im picking up my pencil and paintbrushes again and realized my ability to draw will always be there, i just need to practice to get good at it. now i do art because my soul craves for it speaks for it, not because i want to be a successful artist, i have my own career, art is my way to destress and enjoyment.
I feel the same exact way. The muscle memory stays and each time we go back to it, we keep getting better and better in different ways. Thank you for sharing and good luck on your journey!
You talking about not needing to justify and give reasons to do something we enjoy doing resonated with me. I'm an aspiring writer who took an engineering degree to keep body and soul together as I (try to) practice my craft on the side. Whenever I would share my dream of being a writer with my friends I'd always be met with a 'why?' As my goals were different from theirs, they naturally wanted me to explain my reasoning behind it. But having to justify what you so clearly know to be true in your heart is exhausting. Its so much simpler to just act it out. This video reinforced that idea. Thank you!
Young lady, I can't offer you anything that you haven't already discovered or experienced on your own. I believe that you have the right mindset for furthering your ambitions relating to drawing and painting. I too, "thought" that I was a good artist. I grew up loving water coloring and drawing. A long story short (that probably nobody wants to hear) is that because of my enlisting in the USN back in 77, I had the opportunity to get involved in art classes in Catania, Sicily (my first and third tours), then off to Yokosuka, Japan and continued my love of watercolor there. Many years later and after retiring, I traveled to Tbilisi and Kyiv and tried to paint again (through local classes). I learned much but always felt deficient in my skills and disappointed. I'm now going on 66 and arthritis doesn't allow me long hours of holding a brush (or pencil). So I say to you: take advantage of your limited time while you are able and wanting, for time will creep up on you and you may face your past with regret. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your story and some advice! I will continue to draw and paint for the love of the art. I hope one day I’ll have many pieces left to look back on over the years. I also know there will be many other people who I feel are far better than me skill wise and that’s okay, I can appreciate and enjoy their artwork too
This very same advice is perfect for learning piano. Set goals, work on small bits at a time, practice smarter not harder, every craft takes time; lots of time! Your artwork is beautiful!
Many artists engage in art because they enjoy getting lost in the creative bubble…skill acquisition and growth dont matter. It’s not about being good but just in engaging with the process and using art as creative expression of emotions and life experiences.
I agree. At first I thought you weren’t an artist if it was just a hobby or passion. I used to think that you had to be a professional in order to call yourself an artist. Glad I can finally enjoy art for what it is and not stress out about it
@@GraceDeGrace there’s a lot of categories beyond hobby or professional…many work jobs to support their art practice but still exhibit work..being an artist takes many forms
You said you were in awe of people who could draw. I'm the same way and you should know I'm in awe of your talent. Thanks for the video. Also, you are talented at making relaxing videos so add that to your list.
This speaks to me so much! I've been drawing for 3 1/2 years, and it's been a roller coaster of emotions and changing motivations. I got caught up so much in the practice, and wanting to "get there", that I forget to take time to just draw things for myself and what I enjoy in the moment. Granted, I have made progress in skill - but I've felt plenty of doubt that usually caused me to put down the drawing utensil for a month or months at a time.
Yeah it’s definitely a tough cycle to break out of! Luckily with drawing a lot of the muscle memory comes back quickly after a break, and each time we get better and better
i like to watch what the journey of drawing looks like for other artists. this helps solidify my decisions that what i gained, learned, wasted or even lose in my drawing journey is considered useful accumulation. It keeps me enjoying the habit of drawing more than before. thanks for this insightful video Grace.
I didn’t abandon them! I think you never really fully learn to draw, you just always keep getting a little better the more you practice it! I’ve just shifted my mindset to not be so hard on myself for not drawing all the time
I am an absolute data-and-facts person and spend almost the entire day in front of the computer for my job. Since my family is similar, I was never introduced to drawing and creativity and never had the chance to explore it myself. Now, approaching 40, I’ve realized that I simply enjoy it-whether I’m good at it or not. I love the process, and I find the art of others beautiful and enjoy admiring it, so I just do it. As our daily lives become more stressful and computer-driven, I feel more and more that it would be beneficial for all of us to incorporate a bit more art, crafts, and creativity into our everyday routines. I want to give my own children many more opportunities to explore and try new things.
I guess I’m one of the lucky ones. I began sketching and painting back in the 80’s. I painted with acrylics because it was during the wearable art craze and acrylic is washable. Recently, I found an old sketchbook from 1988 with a drawing of a rose that I love. There are other drawings too, but that rose was special though I don’t know why. I just know that I turn 70 tomorrow and now do watercolor and sketching. I plan to trace down that beautiful rose and watercolor it someday. I was so grateful to find this piece. Someone made the suggestion way back then to save all of your work and I’m glad I did. Excellent that you have some of your previous paintings. Take it as a gift. Learn from the experience and save every thing going forward. You’re still young and your art journey is far from over. Blessings to you! 💗Rita
Thank you Grace for this inspiring video :) Like music, drawing is a "primary art" that opens the door to many other arts that depend on it. Drawing opens the way to painting, sculpture, photography and cinema, etc; not to mention all the friends we can make in these fields as we evolve. Drawing and making music should be part of every child's education at school in my opinion ahah Personally, I'm taking up drawing now that I'm over 30 : I'd encourage anyone who's having trouble getting started or getting back into it not to give up! It's a fantastic art
Thank you! I hope you get as much fulfillment and wonder as I have on this journey. It’s wonderful to learn new things and you’re so right about the friends we make along the way. Good luck friend!
@@GraceDeGrace You're welcome ! I also wish you much joy and happiness as you continue your artistic journey; and also many beautiful drawings ahah :) Good luck to you too friend !
This was an honest tale. Well done, glad you got back into drawing again. Best advice I got was to figure out what you want to draw/paint. If you love it, you'll find better and better ways to do it. I think you can see what you love in your sketchbook. I'm guessing cats might feature in any list you come up with!
I have that same problem that you described with drawing but with digital sculpting in 3D. Love the story, it always good to set clear objectives with the intention of having fun along the way.
Thank You so much fo the wonderful video. I will be applying your philosophy to my musical endeavors. Ive been playing guitar and mandolin for almot 50 years stop and go. As you did with your Art. Speaking of which; Ive started drawing with ink deliberately, not just doodling. Ive been experimenting adding watercolors. Your video has inspired me. THANK YOU!!!😊
Love some watercolor too every now and then. Thank you for watching, it warms my heart to know you enjoyed it!! I want to try picking up guitar at some point, but haven’t tried yet. Good luck on your journey!
Dude, you look like a nice, graceful piece of art yourself! At least, in today's attire, exactly like one! My story is somewhat like this too.. I'd always admired the kids in my class who could draw.. and I wasn't able to. Once I learnt Engineering Graphics in my college, my confidence boosted up. As it used technical tools, and mostly straight lines, I was able to draw very well and often topped the class. I figured that I have the idea, and not much skill with fluent fingers. I purchased that viral course from Udemy, and went along for like 4-5 videos, I think. I haven't watched the rest till date. But those skills really helped me understand drawing a little better. Today, if I look at something, I'm able to slowly copy the ratio to the page and slowly develop it into a rough sketch. I'm not quarter as good as you, but I'm confident. I don't draw as often, either. But each time I pick up a pencil to draw, I manage to make myself happy and surprise myself. Drawing is indeed a happy habit! Thank you for this lovely video!
wow ! i think you described in a clear and beautiful way, what 99% (guessed number) of all beginner artist live. Thanks for the post. ( and we do see progress in your drawings in that sketchbook)
Thanks for this. I'm in my 50s, and have drawn cartoons all my life. But the quality has never advanced. Recently I enrolled in an art class, and it's helping. But drawing for the love of it is I believe, my most important motivation.
Just draw, too many get caught up in the specifics or the rigor when none is typically necessary to produce results. Trial and error is key no matter how much theoretical advice is suggested in a hobby largely dependent on motor skill or dexterity.
I can relate. I won some art awards when I was young and then stopped painting and drawing, believing I was nothing special. I let it go for 20 years before I once again picked up a pencil and started to draw. It lasted a while and in the last 20 years or so, I have picked up my sketchbook and then put it away again countless times. About 10 years ago, I got in with an artist crowd on Facebook whose sole aim was to be a professional artist. Many said my art was great & I should be doing this or that. I disliked the pressure and stopped drawing once again. Now, I’ve recently taken it up again at 56 years old. I’m trying to do art for the sake of it but find it hard. And I think I’m too old now to do anything with it. I’m yet to get to a place where I want to draw just because I can, not because of anything else. Thank you for the video. It’s made me feel less alone in my endeavours. ❤😀
Thank you for sharing you experience! I can see your progress between last year and nowadays, this inspired me to practice and try your tips. Thank you so much! Art is life, art is part of us.
I took art lessons and after about 7 lessons my teacher said she couldn’t teach me anymore,she said I just had to go ahead and do it,that’s my approach now ,create ,or be consumed
I really felt you the first minutes of the video. I'm so interested in many different things that I totally jump into something for a few years and then abruptly stop to do something else. I'm 60 now and have done hobbies this way all my life. I've done many more things than most people, I'd say, but never became a master at one thing. It used to bug me, but now I don't care. Since about the last 10 yrs I've started coming back to old hobbies and am enjoying those. It's about enjoyment and recreation from your job. I've made a living with something else. No need to be a "hobby professional". ;) Atm I'm drawing and watercoloring. Let's see for how long until maybe something else comes along. CZcams gives me ideas all the time.
Just when you think you've gotten "good" that's when you flatline in ur progress. Keep pushing through, if you keep trying to grow you'll eventually look back on this video and laugh at how "bad" you were at drawing, but if you don't keep progressing the work in this video will become ur standard level of capability.
Thank you. I often feel pressure. Like, if I'm going to learn how to draw it has to be because I am going to show people, or become an artist. But I want to take that pressure off and remember that I want to learn how to draw simply because it is something I enjoy doing. I don't even want to draw something in a necessarily realistic way; I like to draw interesting faces of people I see, but in my own stylized way. So my goal is really to develop my style, and to learn how to draw in a stylized way but still in a way that you can tell whose face I drew. I've been practicing with a pen only as well, so I don't get caught up erasing and trying again and never finishing it.
Thank you, I love this. I think it is so important to not lose sight of why you started in the first place and not get so caught up in what things could be
You made a great video here! It was inspiring to see your re-commitment to your art. It makes me want to pursue my own art journey with even more energy now.
A lovely video and thank you for sharing your journey. I am in a non drawing phase and so congratulate you on finding your path. This journey gives me hope.
It's not all about practice first. But about having the vision of what to improve at. A step by step guide. Which is not very simple as it seems to some people😅
@@GraceDeGrace I related to Every line of yours, I mean I started to draw in like 2021 but stopped midway and always felt like I dont have a clear goal and even if I made it my Attention Deficiency always got in the way. no matter how much i tried, I always failed. But this video was very informative. Would definitely try to work on the advice and inform you abount the progress if you dont mind.😊🙂
Hi, this was a great video. I can really relate to when you mentioned watching video's about "learning how to draw", instead of actually drawing. I'll be going into Junior Year in the next academic year and Art is one of my classes. I've always taken Art in school, but never actually put the time into doing it outside of class (unless it was for an assignment 😅). I thought, "Why not put the effort into getting better at Art than over the summer?" Thank you for the video - I'll be sure to stick around 😊
Hey, just want to say a big thanks for sharing your journey. It's very relatable and inspiring, appreciate you being so open and honest. And for what it's worth, I think your art is beautiful - to have half of your skill would be good enough for me! I've stopped and started many times but never really made progress, figured I was never cut out for it. I did go on to pursue music as a hobby, but the itch of making visual art never went away. Now I'm here in my 40s starting out again, but this time with a new found motivation and mindset. Fingers crossed it sticks this time! Thanks again and wish you all the best on your journey. Cheers, be safe.
Thank you for your lovely comment! I hope it works out for you!! Funny enough, I have tried music a few times and I gave up. Maybe I’ll try picking it up again 😃
@@GraceDeGrace No worries, and thank you. Reckon you should give the music another bash too, can't have too much music being made! Cheers for the reply, have a great week 👍
Thank you for the video, and for sharing your experience! Your sketchbook drawings look wonderful! And you really inspired me to keep drawing and practicing!
But you do draw good! I started at 9 or so and this went on to college days. After decades past and was not drawing I saw a drawing of a nephew that drew a portrait of John Lennon. This motivated me and drew one out of some photo of J Lennon I came across. When I asked who was the individual I drew everyone guess right. & I know I can draw! I love to draw but motivation to keep me going is the issue and I hate this! I will eventually get with it because I enjoy it & love colors, watercolores, sketching...etc! Keep up the good work, Girl! God bless you!
Wow, such an amazing video style! I dropped drawing a long time ago, and I'm not likely to pick it up, but this applies to many skills. I like the Python books on your shelf there at the start of the video.
I have ASD, learning issues and possible ADHD. i’ve been trying to draw for years and years… but i give up too easily because i can never get the fundamentals right on anatomy, perspective and proportions… i try so hard and i am never able to draw well..i hate how bad i draw… there is a mental block and it never shifts.. plus my issues i mentioned earlier affects my self esteem and confidence…
I feel you on this ❤ I’m realizing the best I can do is just focus on drawing for the enjoyment of the process and take the judgment out of it. That mental block is super frustrating but don’t let it get in the way of doing things you love.
One amazing video and beautifully delivered. You have a communication skill in spades too Grace, the art work is superb too. Well done. Mesmeric and motivating. You inspire many who will see this.
I have two out of the three books at the beginning that you showed. Most of my books are art books and programming books. I've taken a similar philosophy to drawing and its much better. Do studies and make art for my sake.
The last straw that made me stop drawing was when YT featured a one-year old kid as the youngest artist in the world. His drawings by far were much much better than mine.
It isn’t a race with a prize for the ‘best’ awarded by some committee of art critics. If you enjoy making art or you find other benefits such as relaxing or clearing the mind then draw.
How would you go about finding motivation? I really want to learn how to draw because I want to be able to express myself through it, but can't find myself having the discipline to learn how to. I don't know where to start and I feel like one of the problems is doing it with the mindset of only learning and getting good rather than enjoying it.
What works well for me is looking at artwork I like and then trying to implement the things I like about them into my own art. Or looking back at old drawings I have and seeing some improvement motivates me to keep trying
Greetings, this was quite helpful. One question if I may - do yo think it's okay for an absolute beginner to start with digital (iPad and pencil) and if not, specifically what kind of paper + pens/pencils to do you recommend. TIA.
I think it’s okay to start on an iPad! Digital artists are just as valuable as traditional ones to me I think the choice comes down to your art goals. If you’re interested in doing something like animation, that is much easier done digitally while a goal like getting into a gallery tends to favor traditional art.
@@accentontheoffYes I think so. I used to do freelance illustration and that got kicked off by posting artwork online. Many people also have success starting an online shop where they sell prints and stickers of their art
@@GraceDeGrace Yet you care enough about drawing to post a whole CZcams video about it. If you really want to improve, take a class. I guarantee it won't make drawing less fun.
@@terrylaban6835 the video isn’t about me wanting to improve. I literally say I feel like I’m good enough for my needs and how I just draw for fun whenever I want to now
I enjoyed the video. I always need to hear someone say 'draw everyday' even though I know it already, so thanks for the reminder. Please keep up the great inspiring work. I recently posted my sketchbook video tour so I would love to get your feedback if you get chance, as a fellow ballpoint pen artist!
You’re always getting better, there’s no cap as long as you keep practicing. But I believe there is point for most people where things are good enough, at least for how it fits into their life
Thank you but is my sketchbook from last year! I don’t have any of the ones from when I started drawing as a kid, I assure you it took many years before I drew anything recognizable
I'm a 70 + woman who started drawing at 17, but life got in the way, kids, husband, then working full-time after husband became ex, and I have finally retired, remarried an artist, and I'm learning all over again. I don't care what other people draw, I'm doing my own thing and experiencing it all. I enjoy it, even if I'm not so great. Just keep going and don’t stop. I think your art is very good.
Thank you. Yes we should draw for the love of it, it’s not a competition
You're already great for trying 💛
How do you meet other artists?
Best comment for artists who have begun after decades of life happening to them! Thankyou ❤
hello there ,i am a retired train driver and i spend just about every day either drawing ,sketching or painting with acrylic paint on a hard board canvas i find them better that a box canvas ,i have done landscapes sea scapes and lot of mainly west Australian railway trains ,i like what you have done so far keep up the good work ,regards Fred
Awesome thank you!!
If i could recommend a book about drawing, it would be drawing with the right side of the brain.
If you spend much time drawing, this is definitely worth investing time and little money. Would love to see your stuff
Hi there! I'm from India. I used to draw a lot as a child but somewhere the rat race of engineering, job, research, adulting etc killed my passion. Recently at a friend's wedding, I met her cosin who I was meeting for the very first time. She used to battle anxiety & to tackle it she started nandala art alongside casual doodling. Over the years she became quite good at it & her anxiety is manageable. Thinking of picking up my childhood hobby again. Art is therapeutic & your video reinforces that fact. :)
Yes please give it a try again just for fun! It’s easy to get swept away by all the competition and lose sight of why we started in the first place: a passion within us
thank you for making this video, i too threw away all my sketchbooks from since i was a kid thinking i get rid of the idea of being an artist, and thats my biggest regret i wish i keep it for the sake of remembering how much i love drawing. no matter how long i put it off, eventually my heart longs and itch to draw and paint. now at 30, im picking up my pencil and paintbrushes again and realized my ability to draw will always be there, i just need to practice to get good at it. now i do art because my soul craves for it speaks for it, not because i want to be a successful artist, i have my own career, art is my way to destress and enjoyment.
I feel the same exact way. The muscle memory stays and each time we go back to it, we keep getting better and better in different ways. Thank you for sharing and good luck on your journey!
The benefits of drawing for one's mental health cannot be overstated! 🙂
You talking about not needing to justify and give reasons to do something we enjoy doing resonated with me. I'm an aspiring writer who took an engineering degree to keep body and soul together as I (try to) practice my craft on the side. Whenever I would share my dream of being a writer with my friends I'd always be met with a 'why?' As my goals were different from theirs, they naturally wanted me to explain my reasoning behind it. But having to justify what you so clearly know to be true in your heart is exhausting. Its so much simpler to just act it out. This video reinforced that idea. Thank you!
Good luck on your writing journey!
Young lady, I can't offer you anything that you haven't already discovered or experienced on your own. I believe that you have the right mindset for furthering your ambitions relating to drawing and painting. I too, "thought" that I was a good artist. I grew up loving water coloring and drawing. A long story short (that probably nobody wants to hear) is that because of my enlisting in the USN back in 77, I had the opportunity to get involved in art classes in Catania, Sicily (my first and third tours), then off to Yokosuka, Japan and continued my love of watercolor there. Many years later and after retiring, I traveled to Tbilisi and Kyiv and tried to paint again (through local classes). I learned much but always felt deficient in my skills and disappointed. I'm now going on 66 and arthritis doesn't allow me long hours of holding a brush (or pencil). So I say to you: take advantage of your limited time while you are able and wanting, for time will creep up on you and you may face your past with regret. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your story and some advice! I will continue to draw and paint for the love of the art. I hope one day I’ll have many pieces left to look back on over the years. I also know there will be many other people who I feel are far better than me skill wise and that’s okay, I can appreciate and enjoy their artwork too
This very same advice is perfect for learning piano. Set goals, work on small bits at a time, practice smarter not harder, every craft takes time; lots of time! Your artwork is beautiful!
Thank you!!
Many artists engage in art because they enjoy getting lost in the creative bubble…skill acquisition and growth dont matter. It’s not about being good but just in engaging with the process and using art as creative expression of emotions and life experiences.
I agree. At first I thought you weren’t an artist if it was just a hobby or passion. I used to think that you had to be a professional in order to call yourself an artist. Glad I can finally enjoy art for what it is and not stress out about it
@@GraceDeGrace there’s a lot of categories beyond hobby or professional…many work jobs to support their art practice but still exhibit work..being an artist takes many forms
@@meherenow true as well
You said you were in awe of people who could draw. I'm the same way and you should know I'm in awe of your talent. Thanks for the video. Also, you are talented at making relaxing videos so add that to your list.
Aw thank you!
This speaks to me so much!
I've been drawing for 3 1/2 years, and it's been a roller coaster of emotions and changing motivations. I got caught up so much in the practice, and wanting to "get there", that I forget to take time to just draw things for myself and what I enjoy in the moment. Granted, I have made progress in skill - but I've felt plenty of doubt that usually caused me to put down the drawing utensil for a month or months at a time.
Yeah it’s definitely a tough cycle to break out of! Luckily with drawing a lot of the muscle memory comes back quickly after a break, and each time we get better and better
i like to watch what the journey of drawing looks like for other artists. this helps solidify my decisions that what i gained, learned, wasted or even lose in my drawing journey is considered useful accumulation. It keeps me enjoying the habit of drawing more than before. thanks for this insightful video Grace.
Glad you liked it and best of luck on your journey!
Don't abandon your dreams! You likely still have time to learn to draw.
I didn’t abandon them! I think you never really fully learn to draw, you just always keep getting a little better the more you practice it! I’ve just shifted my mindset to not be so hard on myself for not drawing all the time
I am an absolute data-and-facts person and spend almost the entire day in front of the computer for my job. Since my family is similar, I was never introduced to drawing and creativity and never had the chance to explore it myself. Now, approaching 40, I’ve realized that I simply enjoy it-whether I’m good at it or not. I love the process, and I find the art of others beautiful and enjoy admiring it, so I just do it. As our daily lives become more stressful and computer-driven, I feel more and more that it would be beneficial for all of us to incorporate a bit more art, crafts, and creativity into our everyday routines. I want to give my own children many more opportunities to explore and try new things.
Beautifully said, I completely agree. Good luck and have fun on your creative journey!
I guess I’m one of the lucky ones. I began sketching and painting back in the 80’s. I painted with acrylics because it was during the wearable art craze and acrylic is washable. Recently, I found an old sketchbook from 1988 with a drawing of a rose that I love. There are other drawings too, but that rose was special though I don’t know why. I just know that I turn 70 tomorrow and now do watercolor and sketching. I plan to trace down that beautiful rose and watercolor it someday. I was so grateful to find this piece. Someone made the suggestion way back then to save all of your work and I’m glad I did. Excellent that you have some of your previous paintings. Take it as a gift. Learn from the experience and save every thing going forward. You’re still young and your art journey is far from over. Blessings to you! 💗Rita
What a beautiful journey, thank you!
Your drawings and painting are beautiful and made me smile. Thank you.
That’s wonderful, thank you!
Thank you Grace for this inspiring video :)
Like music, drawing is a "primary art" that opens the door to many other arts that depend on it.
Drawing opens the way to painting, sculpture, photography and cinema, etc; not to mention all the friends we can make in these fields as we evolve.
Drawing and making music should be part of every child's education at school in my opinion ahah
Personally, I'm taking up drawing now that I'm over 30 : I'd encourage anyone who's having trouble getting started or getting back into it not to give up!
It's a fantastic art
Thank you! I hope you get as much fulfillment and wonder as I have on this journey. It’s wonderful to learn new things and you’re so right about the friends we make along the way. Good luck friend!
@@GraceDeGrace You're welcome ! I also wish you much joy and happiness as you continue your artistic journey; and also many beautiful drawings ahah :) Good luck to you too friend !
What a beautiful video. Thank you!
No, thank YOU for watching!!
I love drawing, I ‘m not an artist, but a really enjoy it, is fun for me and nobody see my drawing but me😜
It’s very fun and freeing that way! Glad you love to draw too!
This was an honest tale. Well done, glad you got back into drawing again. Best advice I got was to figure out what you want to draw/paint. If you love it, you'll find better and better ways to do it. I think you can see what you love in your sketchbook. I'm guessing cats might feature in any list you come up with!
Haha!! True I do love cats! And robots too! Glad you liked the video, thank you for watching!
Soo beautiful, Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!!
Thats good advice Grace...Just to draw because you enjoy it. Not having to be the best or impress but just for the enjoyment of it.
Thank you!
I have that same problem that you described with drawing but with digital sculpting in 3D. Love the story, it always good to set clear objectives with the intention of having fun along the way.
Thank you!
Thank You so much fo the wonderful video. I will be applying your philosophy to my musical endeavors. Ive been playing guitar and mandolin for almot 50 years stop and go. As you did with your Art. Speaking of which; Ive started drawing with ink deliberately, not just doodling. Ive been experimenting adding watercolors.
Your video has inspired me.
THANK YOU!!!😊
Love some watercolor too every now and then. Thank you for watching, it warms my heart to know you enjoyed it!! I want to try picking up guitar at some point, but haven’t tried yet. Good luck on your journey!
Dude, you look like a nice, graceful piece of art yourself! At least, in today's attire, exactly like one! My story is somewhat like this too.. I'd always admired the kids in my class who could draw.. and I wasn't able to. Once I learnt Engineering Graphics in my college, my confidence boosted up. As it used technical tools, and mostly straight lines, I was able to draw very well and often topped the class. I figured that I have the idea, and not much skill with fluent fingers. I purchased that viral course from Udemy, and went along for like 4-5 videos, I think. I haven't watched the rest till date. But those skills really helped me understand drawing a little better.
Today, if I look at something, I'm able to slowly copy the ratio to the page and slowly develop it into a rough sketch. I'm not quarter as good as you, but I'm confident. I don't draw as often, either. But each time I pick up a pencil to draw, I manage to make myself happy and surprise myself. Drawing is indeed a happy habit!
Thank you for this lovely video!
Similar story indeed! Thank you!
wow ! i think you described in a clear and beautiful way, what 99% (guessed number) of all beginner artist live. Thanks for the post. ( and we do see progress in your drawings in that sketchbook)
Wow thank you! It’s a long but beautiful journey!
My sincere compliments-bravo!🥰🥰🍇
Thank you!!
Thanks for this. I'm in my 50s, and have drawn cartoons all my life. But the quality has never advanced. Recently I enrolled in an art class, and it's helping. But drawing for the love of it is I believe, my most important motivation.
If we love it, we’ll keep coming back to it
Just draw, too many get caught up in the specifics or the rigor when none is typically necessary to produce results. Trial and error is key no matter how much theoretical advice is suggested in a hobby largely dependent on motor skill or dexterity.
True! But I often don’t know what to draw and that’s when I used to get stuck
I can relate. I won some art awards when I was young and then stopped painting and drawing, believing I was nothing special. I let it go for 20 years before I once again picked up a pencil and started to draw. It lasted a while and in the last 20 years or so, I have picked up my sketchbook and then put it away again countless times. About 10 years ago, I got in with an artist crowd on Facebook whose sole aim was to be a professional artist. Many said my art was great & I should be doing this or that. I disliked the pressure and stopped drawing once again. Now, I’ve recently taken it up again at 56 years old. I’m trying to do art for the sake of it but find it hard. And I think I’m too old now to do anything with it. I’m yet to get to a place where I want to draw just because I can, not because of anything else.
Thank you for the video. It’s made me feel less alone in my endeavours. ❤😀
A beautiful story, thank you for sharing! I wish you much love and joy with your art!
@@GraceDeGrace Thank you❤
Just draw, what makes you happy.
Yes so much more enjoyable that way :)
Thank you for sharing you experience! I can see your progress between last year and nowadays, this inspired me to practice and try your tips. Thank you so much! Art is life, art is part of us.
Yay! I’m so glad to hear. Good luck to you and your art!!
I took art lessons and after about 7 lessons my teacher said she couldn’t teach me anymore,she said I just had to go ahead and do it,that’s my approach now ,create ,or be consumed
Lovely advice
This was so relatable and motivational. Thank you for this video! On a side note your coloring is so good.
Thank you very much!
I really felt you the first minutes of the video. I'm so interested in many different things that I totally jump into something for a few years and then abruptly stop to do something else. I'm 60 now and have done hobbies this way all my life. I've done many more things than most people, I'd say, but never became a master at one thing. It used to bug me, but now I don't care. Since about the last 10 yrs I've started coming back to old hobbies and am enjoying those. It's about enjoyment and recreation from your job. I've made a living with something else. No need to be a "hobby professional". ;) Atm I'm drawing and watercoloring. Let's see for how long until maybe something else comes along. CZcams gives me ideas all the time.
That’s wonderful to hear! I also jump from thing to thing but I have learned to just follow my heart and it is so rewarding
Just when you think you've gotten "good" that's when you flatline in ur progress. Keep pushing through, if you keep trying to grow you'll eventually look back on this video and laugh at how "bad" you were at drawing, but if you don't keep progressing the work in this video will become ur standard level of capability.
I guess, not too worried about progress right now just fun
Thank you. I often feel pressure. Like, if I'm going to learn how to draw it has to be because I am going to show people, or become an artist. But I want to take that pressure off and remember that I want to learn how to draw simply because it is something I enjoy doing. I don't even want to draw something in a necessarily realistic way; I like to draw interesting faces of people I see, but in my own stylized way. So my goal is really to develop my style, and to learn how to draw in a stylized way but still in a way that you can tell whose face I drew. I've been practicing with a pen only as well, so I don't get caught up erasing and trying again and never finishing it.
Thank you, I love this. I think it is so important to not lose sight of why you started in the first place and not get so caught up in what things could be
You made a great video here! It was inspiring to see your re-commitment to your art. It makes me want to pursue my own art journey with even more energy now.
Wow I’m so glad to hear that!! Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for sharing. You expressed so many ideas and feelings that I've had in the journey too.
Thanks for watching and good luck on your journey!
love your style of drawings and the colouring is amazing
Thank you!!
A lovely video and thank you for sharing your journey. I am in a non drawing phase and so congratulate you on finding your path. This journey gives me hope.
Wishing you the very best!!
It's not all about practice first. But about having the vision of what to improve at. A step by step guide. Which is not very simple as it seems to some people😅
Definitely not as simple as it seems!!
@@GraceDeGrace I related to Every line of yours, I mean I started to draw in like 2021 but stopped midway and always felt like I dont have a clear goal and even if I made it my Attention Deficiency always got in the way. no matter how much i tried, I always failed. But this video was very informative. Would definitely try to work on the advice and inform you abount the progress if you dont mind.😊🙂
@@x-zotic_minded absolutely! I'm so glad you liked it and found it helpful!!
Really good overview and personal insight of an artist.
A conformation of what I had thought for a long time.
Thank you for your honesty.😁😁
Thank you for watching, glad you can also relate!
Hi, this was a great video. I can really relate to when you mentioned watching video's about "learning how to draw", instead of actually drawing.
I'll be going into Junior Year in the next academic year and Art is one of my classes. I've always taken Art in school, but never actually put the time into doing it outside of class (unless it was for an assignment 😅). I thought, "Why not put the effort into getting better at Art than over the summer?" Thank you for the video - I'll be sure to stick around 😊
Wow thank you!!! Good luck on your journey!
@@GraceDeGrace Thank you 😊
Hey, just want to say a big thanks for sharing your journey. It's very relatable and inspiring, appreciate you being so open and honest. And for what it's worth, I think your art is beautiful - to have half of your skill would be good enough for me!
I've stopped and started many times but never really made progress, figured I was never cut out for it. I did go on to pursue music as a hobby, but the itch of making visual art never went away. Now I'm here in my 40s starting out again, but this time with a new found motivation and mindset. Fingers crossed it sticks this time!
Thanks again and wish you all the best on your journey.
Cheers, be safe.
Thank you for your lovely comment! I hope it works out for you!! Funny enough, I have tried music a few times and I gave up. Maybe I’ll try picking it up again 😃
@@GraceDeGrace No worries, and thank you. Reckon you should give the music another bash too, can't have too much music being made!
Cheers for the reply, have a great week 👍
Thank you for the video, and for sharing your experience! Your sketchbook drawings look wonderful! And you really inspired me to keep drawing and practicing!
That’s wonderful! Thank you so much
But you do draw good!
I started at 9 or so and this went on to college days. After decades past and was not drawing I saw a drawing of a nephew that drew a portrait of John Lennon. This motivated me and drew one out of some photo of J Lennon I came across. When I asked who was the individual I drew everyone guess right. & I know I can draw!
I love to draw but motivation to keep me going is the issue and I hate this! I will eventually get with it because I enjoy it & love colors, watercolores, sketching...etc!
Keep up the good work, Girl! God bless you!
Thank you! Wonderful story too, thank you for sharing!
Wow, such an amazing video style! I dropped drawing a long time ago, and I'm not likely to pick it up, but this applies to many skills. I like the Python books on your shelf there at the start of the video.
Thank you!
I have ASD, learning issues and possible ADHD. i’ve been trying to draw for years and years… but i give up too easily because i can never get the fundamentals right on anatomy, perspective and proportions… i try so hard and i am never able to draw well..i hate how bad i draw… there is a mental block and it never shifts.. plus my issues i mentioned earlier affects my self esteem and confidence…
I feel you on this ❤ I’m realizing the best I can do is just focus on drawing for the enjoyment of the process and take the judgment out of it. That mental block is super frustrating but don’t let it get in the way of doing things you love.
@@yesquite Thanks for your insight. But it’s so hard for me i dunno what to do about it…
One amazing video and beautifully delivered. You have a communication skill in spades too Grace, the art work is superb too. Well done. Mesmeric and motivating. You inspire many who will see this.
Wow thank you so much!! How kind of you!
I also love drawing, I am going to learn it from youtube, subscribed
Thank you!
Great video.Agree wholeheartedly! I did things as a beginner that look so odd now!
Good thing we eventually learn better ways to
INSPIRING!! Thank you. Soooooooooo helpful. ❤
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it and found it helpful that made my day 😄
Love the video❤️ but honestly you look like the perfect fit for the live action Disney Encanto 🤙🏻
Aw thank you!
Inspirational! Very well written and I love your art!
Thank you very much!
That was Awesome 💯 ✌️
Thank you very much
@@GraceDeGrace surething 💯
Thank you. I needed this 😊
Great video Grace. Keep drawing but you told me that!
Yes! Keep on drawing! Even if you take a break, it’s okay just don’t give up forever!
What I’d give to be able to draw like you Your work is amazing! We are always our worst critic.
Thank you! You’re very kind
I have two out of the three books at the beginning that you showed. Most of my books are art books and programming books. I've taken a similar philosophy to drawing and its much better. Do studies and make art for my sake.
So beneficial to do studies and just go at our own pace as to not get burnt out
I had THE SAME journey. that's crazy
That’s cool!!
Wonderful advice.
Thank you! I hope to make videos with more in the future
Your art is amazing!
Thank you!
Very inspiring😍
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
so beautiful
Thank you!
Love your drawing! That you threw away your school sketchbooks was a crime, sorry for you for doing that!
Thank you! Yes, it’s a pity
I feel like you and I share the same story. Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching!
Drawing is such a great way to slow down.
I agree!
👍
Great video! ❤
Thank you!
The last straw that made me stop drawing was when YT featured a one-year old kid as the youngest artist in the world. His drawings by far were much much better than mine.
There’s always going to be people who are above and beyond but that shouldn’t stop us from having fun 😃
It isn’t a race with a prize for the ‘best’ awarded by some committee of art critics. If you enjoy making art or you find other benefits such as relaxing or clearing the mind then draw.
I feel you on regretting not keeping all the past work. Great upload btw👍🏻
Thank you very much!
We have to draw because we love it , not because we want to show off or get good at
Took me a long time to realize that. Now I can share without remorse knowing that I am just on my own journey
Never trash your dream even if you just started out.
CZcams is another dream of mine 😁
My God u are gorgeous and talented 🙏💯
cool
Thanks
My story is like that except that I never quit and I never got good.
😂😂
How would you go about finding motivation? I really want to learn how to draw because I want to be able to express myself through it, but can't find myself having the discipline to learn how to. I don't know where to start and I feel like one of the problems is doing it with the mindset of only learning and getting good rather than enjoying it.
What works well for me is looking at artwork I like and then trying to implement the things I like about them into my own art. Or looking back at old drawings I have and seeing some improvement motivates me to keep trying
my favourite part about this video is the jumpscare of a random Schlatt staring back at me
Didn’t mean for it to be a jumpscare 😂😂
More art videos please
Will do!
i agree.
A never ending journey
Greetings, this was quite helpful. One question if I may - do yo think it's okay for an absolute beginner to start with digital (iPad and pencil) and if not, specifically what kind of paper + pens/pencils to do you recommend. TIA.
I think it’s okay to start on an iPad! Digital artists are just as valuable as traditional ones to me I think the choice comes down to your art goals. If you’re interested in doing something like animation, that is much easier done digitally while a goal like getting into a gallery tends to favor traditional art.
@@GraceDeGrace That makes sense, thanks. Not to drag this along too much, but do you believe digital artists can make money selling their work.
@@accentontheoffYes I think so. I used to do freelance illustration and that got kicked off by posting artwork online. Many people also have success starting an online shop where they sell prints and stickers of their art
@@GraceDeGrace Got it thanks!
Should I stop drawing if I think I plateau on my Progress?Or just keep practicing and find my mistakes if ever possible?
I think in general it’s probably best to try to continue drawing if you can
What u said is good. Everybody says that how many do.
Hopefully people see this and are inspired to continue of the journey
1:09 amen
The struggle is real
Thank you
You're very welcome!
Using a pen seems so intimidating. What pens do you use?
It was very scary at first!! I use pilot g2 gel pens. Very easy to find in my area and pretty smooth
I find it interesting that in all your talk about building skills,
you never mention taking a drawing class.
Because I never took one to learn how to draw I don’t think it’s necessary if you’re just drawing for fun
@@GraceDeGrace Yet you care enough about drawing to post a whole CZcams video about it. If you really want to improve, take a class. I guarantee it won't make drawing less fun.
@@terrylaban6835 the video isn’t about me wanting to improve. I literally say I feel like I’m good enough for my needs and how I just draw for fun whenever I want to now
I’m such a terrible hoarder.. I could never throw sketch books or art out
Not a bad thing, I sure wish I hadn’t!
i like how you store yr laptop on a bookshelf
That’s an older one that broke so now it’s just become a decoration
I enjoyed the video. I always need to hear someone say 'draw everyday' even though I know it already, so thanks for the reminder. Please keep up the great inspiring work. I recently posted my sketchbook video tour so I would love to get your feedback if you get chance, as a fellow ballpoint pen artist!
I checked out your channel! You are very good!!!
@@GraceDeGrace Wow thank you!
@SketchedbySte no problem! How long have you been doing art?
I see books on ML and Python. You code too?
Yes, I am a data scientist
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The Moment you think you're good, is the Moment you know for sure you aren't
You’re always getting better, there’s no cap as long as you keep practicing.
But I believe there is point for most people where things are good enough, at least for how it fits into their life
Wow this video is very long. I can't believe you included a 5 hour loop of a puppy
🤣
i saw the python and machine learning books😂 i also read those and like to draw.
I didn't even realize anyone would notice at first
@@GraceDeGrace Lol. I guess I am just sensitive to those words now.
To be fair, it looks as though you were very good from the start.
Thank you but is my sketchbook from last year! I don’t have any of the ones from when I started drawing as a kid, I assure you it took many years before I drew anything recognizable
Omg tensorflow. Python. Arduino and most important drawing… where you have been my entire life. Can I come to your country and marry you???
If those are the ones that are not very good, then I suck.
Aw don’t say that! I’m happy with many of the drawings in my sketchbook and it’s a product of lots of practice
Do you mean "I improved " by "Got good "
I guess I just changed what my standard is for what’s good enough and I feel like I meet my new standard for myself