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I observed my kids and at age of 5 or 6, they drew super well (I mean, incredibly well for their age). Then they stopped practicing and the apparent talent fade
by wiz21c 9y ago
I observed my kids and at age of 5 or 6, they drew super well (I mean, incredibly well for their age). Then they stopped practicing and the apparent talent faded away.
Personally, I decided that I wanted to draw in my early twenties. I may have had some natural talent so I was able to draw complicated things. But even if I consider this natural talent I can assure you that 99% of drawing is practice (which I don't have time to, unfortunately). Just look at the classical masters (Caravage, Rubens, whatever).
Drawing is first and foremost, observing, looking and watching. Watching with the eyes first, and the heart after. I can assure you than when I look at something to draw it, I "feel" that something inside of me. Drawing is an act of communion for me.