Maybe start with some observation drawing; away from the computer. Pencil or even better, colour media. Nowt wrong with starting out with Still Life, doesn't have to be fruit etc., can be the contents of your desk for example. Avoid just drawing outlines (which is why I don't recommend Pencil for a beginner). Observe…
For perspective.. http://epicgames.com/community/2012/11/free-art-tool-released-thanks-to-epic-friday/ The start line is when you pick up a pencil / tablet and put down your keyboard / mouse. aka, get off forums and just DRAW!
Drawing outside my house its not really a option where i live... there are few teachers that are really good here but dont really have that much time or money to spare for that... so drawing digitally on my tablet or traditional with pencil is at the moment only way i can start learning. I've spended a couple of hours…