I think there are kids who have encouraging parents and they go on to be successful at just about anything they do. These parents don't endlessly shower their kids with praise but they do reward them when they do something exceptional. They encourage them and push them to try new things and keep expanding their skill sets.…
I think the only questions you need to ask yourself are: 1. Do you like drawing? 2. Can you think about things analytically? 3. Are you willing to work hard at it to get better? This is the same for any skill that you acquire really. You have to want to get better, but just as importantly, you need to be able to work out…
Yes, some people are naturally better at some things than other people (holy megafuck, mind = blown!, amirite?) And while that might be enough to make someone the most bestest drawer in their high school drawing class, it doesn't really amount to anything beyond that. The not-so-secret secret lies in hard work and study. I…
Drawing is definitely learnable. You don't even have to learn it by being hard on yourself or memorizing anatomy by rote or learning all aspects known about perspective theory. Just regular practice if you want to make it into a marketable skill someday. A lot of concept art "rockstars" like Jason Chan or Craig Mullins,…
dll thats just not true mate. I know what i am good at and having worked in art for the past 20 years I know what I am good at and what my limitations are. you can't force yourself to be good at everything, I am quite happy being good at modelling texturing it not jut a question of technique, it's about how your mind…
Creativity drives more than just drawing. I agree with Feng wholeheartedly but he is talking about the difference between being creative and being decent at drawing. They aren't the same thing. Creativity can be applied to a lot of things not just art. Things like programing, music, scientific research, writing, marketing…