I Can't Draw

I can't draw. That's what I used to tell people if they asked. Any artistic expression was through the medium of words; prose rather than poetry. Happily writing for magazines I just accepted that I would never be able to draw or paint.

Then a friend on Facebook put me in her Art Group and we had discussions on various art and I became interested in optical illusions like those of Escher and Robert Gonsalves. This naturally went on to become a near obsession with visual art. I wished and wished I could draw, then I read in one of my art books that we are all artists from being young but some continue and others don't. In addition, while there is definitely a natural talent within some art is like most subjects, the body and mind can be trained and practiced and you will be surprised how quickly you improve. Now I do  watercolour, gouache, acrylic, pastel, pencil and I have an oil set that I am preparing myself for as I find it a little intimidating. If you really want to draw have a go and practice. Don't worry how it appears it will improve and if you're sitting, waiting for something or have a long train journey it's wonderful to be able to flip open your drawing pad and start doodling!