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So You Want to Learn To Draw

Welcome! I think that learning to draw is one of the most rewarding hobbies you can try – whether you think you’ve got a “creative brain” or not! I enjoy encouraging people to learn so much that I made a whole video series about it! But if you’re here, you probably have seen that already.

Give Me The Goods
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What I Can Teach
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I share knowledge and tips about things that I think I’m qualified to talk about. In my video series and resources on this website, you’ll find:

  • Motivational advice around drawing. Why draw? How do you handle complex feelings when it comes to making art? How do you survive as an artist in today’s society?
  • Learning Resources and where you can find them. Courses I recommend. Other videos. Things to study.
  • Tips and “Secrets” of making art. Nothing’s really a secret, but some things that artists just kind of “do” aren’t often written down in places that are easy to find.
  • New in 2024: Digital Art Skills. Techniques of using layers, blending modes, and all of the common tools you’ll find and how they’re actually used to make art.

What I Don’t Teach
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I do not think I’m qualified to provide general or personalized art advice. Notably:

  • I do not give advice on how to draw from fundamentals. Wait – that’s what you’re here for, right? Don’t worry! I will tell you how to draw by pointing you towards experts and resources that have worked well for me and others.
  • I do not usually provide personalized critique. Sometimes I offer advice on what to study next via my Q&A videos.

Why don’t I do these things? Because I’ve only been doing art for a few years! I’ve not had professional training, and while I’m happy with my progress, I still feel like I’m beginner-mid-level. But that doesn’t mean I can’t research and give advice about resources that do work, which is how I’ve ended up here.