Chapter 1
Gearing Up to Start (And Continue) Drawing
In This Chapter
Taking the plunge to see if you have what it takes to start drawing
Discovering what drawing is
Finding the motivation, supplies, and style you need to keep drawing
Developing drawing habits that’ll get you through the rough patches
Drawing is primal, universal, and deeply personal all at once. It’s primal because the tendency to draw is innate (in other words, you’ve probably been drawing since before you could talk). It’s universal and personal because whether you choose to draw a tree or just a looping spiral, by putting marks on paper, you connect the inner workings of your mind to the outer world.
So you’re ready to take a serious step toward honing your drawing skills. Well, you’ve come to the right place! This chapter is an introduction to drawing as a subject of study. Along with a quick summary of the materials and skills you need to get started, you find useful information about historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. In case you want to know more about any of the topics we touch briefly on ...
