When somebody says they can’t draw… Is it true?

In reality, most people draw each and every day.

The function of drawing is to make marks onto paper or another surface. These marks will show ideas and information. Communication with these marks is usually done with writing or pictures.

“You can draw if you can write”

Writing a message uses the same skills as drawing.

When you write you don’t think about what it is you are doing…

* You are forming lines

* You are drawing circles

* You are creating curves

Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.

When you are drawing you use the same skills as when you are writing…

* You can use a series of lines to draw a house

* You use a combination of curves to draw a face

If you take time and are willing to put in the effort, you can learn to draw… there is nothing to stop you improving your drawing skills.

Take a pen or pencil and challenge yourself to draw a cat or a dog. Don’t be too concerned if the result isn’t too good. Your drawing could appear very different from what you would expect.

Because you already think that you can’t draw there is no surprise.

However, it could surprise you to learn that many artists would struggle to get an exact likeness.

The biggest challenge when you learn to draw is to sharpen your powers of observation.

Take a closer look at a cat and dog. Look at the head…

* See the shape of the head

* See how the ears are placed on top

* See the eyes

* Look at the nose

In seconds you discover a better understanding. The picture in your mind will be strong and crystal clear…

“Now, you will see a sudden improvement when you draw the next dog or cat picture”