You will have noticed that I have not offered any suggestions resembling TECHNIQUES(!) or “how to draw” suggestions in these posts. This is quite deliberate – there are hunders of books, videos and even online classes, easy for anyone to access, all good, all different and all useful.
But my intention, as in the title “always wanted to paint” is to address issues I have come across again and again in my life as an artist and teacher. And so many people express this in exactly these words…always wanted to – BUT…….! ( refer back to post 1) And because I am slightly biased in that I think everyone should draw and paint, at least everyone who always wanted to !
The previous post have contained not step by step instructions,but rather ideas around overcoming necessary blocks to getting started. These ‘blocks are surprisingly common and al,most always the same,as if everyone has the same impediments, most of them just THINKING about it in an unhelpful way !
I have included, don’t be hung up about materials, don’t be hung up about subject matter, and don’t believe you have to have endless spare time ! You can enjoy even half an hour making a drawing ( when I say drawing I am including any kind paint here) and easier still if you can leave it in a visible and accessible place so that you can see it frequently…
Lots of these tips may seem trivial and not worthwhile but the whole point is to overcome nervousness and reticence to begin ! As a start, have a sketch book and something to draw with beside your TV – drawing while watching something is a really helpful start – half of your brain is on the programme, leaving the other half happy to explore what it can do! This is actually what happens, very helpful !!!
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