The Beginning

I never thought I'd be doing this. I mean, actually getting all serious about improving on my drawing skill. It was and always will be a hobby, which was why I didn't see much of a point in improving. Plus, it wasn't like I was getting a degree in art or anything like that.

But this year I have been drawing quite a lot for some reason. The creative spark in me just set in, I guess. And lately, I've been complaining so much about how badly I draw this and that. So a friend of mine, who is on a journey of his own, suggested that I try out my own journey. At first I hesitated and told myself that I would not commit anyway, so there was no point, but, I figured that I should at least give it a shot and see if I go somewhere. Plus, the whole idea seemed too exciting not to pass up.

So to get started, I went to the library today and checked out some drawing books. "DRAWING: The Complete Course" by Stan Smith, which had a good section on learning the fundamentals; "Drawing for Pleasure" by Start Walter, and the title can speak for itself; and "Drawing Trees" by Colin Hayes, which seems to be in the same series as "Drawing For Pleasure". Eh, I had a hard time drawing trees, anyway. But yeah, when I was looking through these books I felt really inspired and psyched about this out-of-the-blue idea.

Now, to draw, and actually stick with it. Hopefully learn a few things, too. :)