Dang it.. I just want to reach thru my monitor, and give Daisy a hug. She's so cute. (My family has had mostly yellow and black Lab retrievers over the years..)
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!
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!
We got our Golden at 4 months, it took about 1.5 months at that age to get her accustomed to our routine, potty trained, no chewing but on toys and inappropriate barking. Now at 6 months old she is doing really good, we still limit her areas in our home though. Never left alone in house free or in backyard alone very long. She will do something naughty if she has the chance.
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!
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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.
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!
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
ur talking about 1 month though.. u should be patient.. she will do all these tricks u want her in 2-3 years.... and be calm around 6-7.. u will miss the puppy energy by then.
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
I am working as a Frontend developer.. But I don't have the privilege of working from home... So i have to commute to work 5 days a week... On top of that I have taken up a freelance job for another client... In the mean time i am trying to grow a youtube channel also... All of this take a alot of time and effort... I tend to get very frustrated and tired of working alot every single day... But your video helped me clarify things... Thanks for the video ❤️
Enjoy and savor every precious moment. Sadly, Goldens have such a short life expectancy and unfortunately, time goes by way too fast....We miss ours terribly.
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
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 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. ❤😀
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.
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
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 😊
Our golden is one year old. Grace has similar days to Daisy. Two steps forward and one step back. Sometimes she gets it and sometimes she has amnesia. Somedays she is the best golden in world and somedays she is a menace to society. We love her dearly. Good luck with your Daisy.
