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4 Reasons To Start Drawing Today

21 November 2024

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Scrolling through our feeds at Bluesky, Twitter (X), or even Deviantart, we are greeted by all this beautiful art. It makes us think that drawing is an innate talent. But behind the beauty and success of many accomplished artists on Twitter (X) is a long journey.

If you wish to be good at drawing and need more inspiration or reasons to start, then this blog is for you!

Relaxing Hobby

Drawing is a relaxing hobby. When I had my burnout, my psychologist and therapist (they’re the same person) recommended activities that were relaxing and needed me to be present and in the moment. This hobby helps in taking one’s mind off more stressful things.

And once you’re doing it and having fun, the mind may drift. It’s a great distraction and grounding tool, especially if you have problems with stress, anxiety, and even depression. Drawing helps in clearing the head.

If you’re a gamer, and you want to unwind, then playing Jili and drawing can certainly help!

Communication and Self-Expression

Speech is only one aspect of communication. Drawing helps us speak beyond language. At times, it might seem like a tall order to put an emotion or feeling into a word. Drawing allows you to self-reflect and make your emotions into something more tangible. When you’re in the process of drawing, you release emotions and discover things about yourself.

Moreover, in the bigger sphere of things, drawing is communication. It goes beyond language, politics, and geography. Man’s first drawings in caves have always fascinated us. One reason is because our origins “call out” to us.

Storytelling

There’s a misconception that’s going around. This is the idea that drawing is only for those who do “creative” work. Suppose your job involves presentation, idea pitching, and reporting, then drawing presents some benefits because these ideas are conveyed by storytelling. It’s also quite memorable compared to using mere words to describe your talking points.

Boost of Confidence and Accomplishment

There’s a reason why many suggest we make the bed – and make it the starting point of our day. It’s because it gives us a sense of accomplishment in the morning! This helps you going off on a lot of positive energy. When we work, we tend to feel useless unless we have accomplished things. When it comes to drawing, it’s the same principle.

When you draw, you create. And in the art of creation, we do something for the world and ourselves, one line at a time!

Tips On Getting Started Drawing

Consistency

The more that you practice, the results will show. Pewdiepie documented his. He put in as low as thirty minutes per day of practice. However, it contributed to his progress. A lot of us tend to downplay the effort and progress consistency give us.

Start From Fundamentals

Drawing should begin with the basics. If you do not master the basics, you cannot fulfill the prerequisites to excel in more advanced skills.

Document Your Progress

Comparison is something people often do subconsciously, pitting themselves against each other. One way you can avoid this is through the documentation of your progress. Remind yourself often – how far you’ve come and gone! Progress is not linear.

Wrapping Up

There are many reasons why drawing is a worthy hobby to undertake. It’s also a great way to relax, communicate, and remain grounded. Happy drawing!

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