The truth is that people draw every day without realizing.
Drawing is like writing. The function of each is to communicate ideas and information. Both drawing and writing is nothing more than the process of making marks onto a surface like paper.
"If you are capable of writing... you are equally capable of drawing"
The same skills are used in writing and 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 draw exactly the same skills are being used...
* 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.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can't draw.
But, you may be surprised to learn that a large number of artists would find it difficult to get a true likeness.
The real challenge when you draw is to sharpen your observation skills.
By looking more carefully at the dog and cat you see more. Look closely at the head...
* See the shape of the head
* See how the ears are placed on top
* See the eyes
* Look at the nose
Soon you will have a strong and clear picture in your mind...
"Now, draw your dog or cat once more and you will see a vast improvement"
