Is drawing a natural talent? Is it true that I must be a painter since childhood in order to draw well later?
With every skill there are a number of internal factors which can help one succeed. In sports, academics, the arts, etc. it is helpful to have raw talent, and most of the time more raw talent is better. But, beyond some baseline level of natural ability it probably isn't even the most important factor. Things like interest, good training, practice, dedication, persistence, patience are more important in determining whether one will be successful.As a kid I used to draw regularly, and most people who saw my art said I was talented. But, that talent really got me nowhere in becoming a good artist. Why is this? I lost interest in drawing at around ten or eleven years old, and without the interest I didn't really draw much for another 15 years. Just recently though, I have picked it back up again. Within a few months time I have gone to my current work in progress... from this...At best I started with the talent of an above average ten or eleven year old, and I wasn't able to do much. Over the course of a few months I practiced consistently, read lots of tutorials, watched youtube videos, learned as much as I could from my own work, and just kept drawing. I am an obsessive person, so when I get into something it's hard for me to do or think about anything else. What this amounts to is persistence and dedication, not really much raw talent. All of this is what it takes to get good at something. The amount of raw talent one has really just determines where they start. Along with drawing female faces I love to draw eyes. My first attempt since being back was...Not bad, but after going through a few tutorials and videos, and spending a lot more time on the drawing, I produced... This was only a couple weeks after the first drawing, but its quite a bit better. No change in raw talent, but with persistence, some training, practice, and patience, I improved enormously. More of the same, and after another week...After not much progress for about 15 years, and then improving drastically in just a few months, it seems clear to me that raw talent is of relatively minor importance.
Is drawing a talent people are born with?
Drawing is something you can learn or acquire even at your adult years. However, creativity isn't. You can just be good in drawing something you visually see (copying them), but you'll never be good in drawing a picture that can only be found in your mind (creating your own).
Is drawing an innate talent or a craft ?
Some people are born with artistic talent, and for others it comes through practice. But really what will determine how good you get at it is how passionate you are about drawing, which will likely be something you're born with as your preferences of hobbies are a big part of who you are. If you're really passionate about art and just love drawing no matter what your work turns out like, you'll be much more successful. That's why it's often easier for young children to improve. They don't criticize themselves or think "I'm never gonna be a good artist!!" They know they have years to improve, so they don't worry about the quality of their skills, which improve on their own simply because they draw a lot and enjoy it. Keeping this same mind frame will help you significantly. Don't criticize yourself, just enjoy the time you spend drawing and improvement will come.
Is drawing a talent or a skill?
I believe that to draw at a high level you first need the talent. Without it, you can only progress so far. That's not to say that a person that does not have the innate talent can't produce very good drawings. I've taught people to do just that. Most have learned how to draw in school but their development stopped when they left. You will find that if you take up drawing again you can develop some pretty satisfactorily pieces. All it takes is practice and knowledge and time.Talent is a different animal. I will use myself as an example, though most artists have very similar stories.I was drawing as far back as my memories go, years before I even made it to school. Born of immigrant parents who thought that drawing was a wasted endeavor and discouraged it whenever possible. Didn't matter, I was an introverted kid that hid away in my imagination using a pencil and paper for access. Everybody knows that one "kid" that can draw anything. In the first year of grade school, I was producing advanced drawings that accurately represented three dimensional objects. I became painfully aware that my drawing was better than anyone else and that made me stand out of the crowd. Life got harder after that There was no opportunity to learn any drawing techniques or theories just what I taught myself. It wasn't till I entered the fifth grade that I received my first real inspiration, a book on Rembrants drawings and etchings. The point I'm trying to get across is that I was producing artwork at a very young age. Without any formal training on just talent alone. Thankfully, I received that book and my drawings improved by an order of at least ten. Some artists jokingly say my drawings still resemble Rembrants. High praise.This is not just an isolated incident of one young artist. I've met a lot of artists that do fantastic drawings in all mediums that have very similar experiences. None can explain the high level of drawing skill with little or no training, but all agree that we can only go so far before needing the necessary training to fully realize our potential.To conclude, I believe that drawing is a talent and that it needs to be properly developed.
Can you learn to draw or is it a talent you're born with?
Anyone can learn to draw. Theres no secret. Its just dong it over and over and over and over. You have to do it all the time and you naturally get better at it. You'll notice people get frustrated when they try to draw and can't do it and sometimes suggesting drawing to them will bring out a little hostility. Thats because of the left side and right side of the brain struggling for power or something, but thats what makes the first steps of drawing difficult so most people just give up and never bother. However, with children, theres no anger, because they are just having fun rather than tryint to create a master piece. So it may seem like some kids are born with it. the ones that stick with it and find it fun at an easrly age end up doing it into their teens and adulthood, while those that stop at an early age and then try to start later in life can't create what they want. So the key is to start and never stop. A few days is okay, but its still a good idea to do small doodles every now and then if you dont have time for a full drawing or painting or whatever,
Is it too late to get good at drawing at the age of 25? I'm a really creative minded person, musically talented, with a passion for art, but I am not good at drawing. I really want to get good at it.
You're never too old nor too young. What matters most is how much free time you have available to practice.To give a bit of background for myself I picked up drawing as a hobby at the age of 30. Drawing was something I always wanted to do but I had the foolish notion that only a “talented” person could draw. I am now 34 and I can tell you right now that it's more about the passion, discipline and drive of a person that will make them better artists, among other things, but that's not what you're asking. You're worried if you're “too old” to learn to draw and I'm here to tell you that age isn't the issue.The issue is if you can balance your life with your obligations with the time needed to learn the fundamentals of drawing. I can't answer that for you. Personally I have a wife, a six year old child, and a full-time job to balance. I can still manage to get in 2-3 hours of practice a day and even more when I get time off. Some sacrifices were made. Namely I had to decide what I wanted to spend my free time on. Before drawing came into my life I'd spend a lot of time playing video games. The better I got at drawing the more I wanted to do it. Later video games were out of the picture entirely and drawing and fine arts became a lifestyle.I dont know your situation but if you're young with little obligations then this is the prime time for you to start learning. If you start now you have the potential to be an amazing artist within a few years if you prioritize making the most of your free time.Good luck!01/05/2018 - Edited for typos
Is drawing a God given talent or can anyone learn to draw?
Exodus 31:1-5 The LORD said to Moses, "I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work--- for planning skillful designs and working them in gold, silver, and bronze; for cutting jewels to be set; for carving wood; and for every other kind of artistic work. I am an artist, dear one. I also have taught. All can be taught - and with dedication can become very good - yet there is a true difference between the dedicated student and the naturally talented child of God. There is a blessing on their work that sets them apart. It is God given - as you see from Exodus... but it is a skill that can be learned. Just keep the joy of expression in your work and all endeavors will bear fruit. Peace dear one!
Is it possible to learn how to draw or is it a talent that you cant learn?
Anyone can learn to draw as long as they have the desire and patience to learn. I started drawing by tracing pictures of horses from an old encyclopedia. (I highly recommend tracing a simple black and white picture a few times then try to draw it without tracing. Also, select a picture, turn it upside down, and then draw it; you will be amazed at how good you are!) 10 LINKS FOR DRAWING TUTORIALS: 1. "Drawing for Dummies" Book Online (I recommend you start here and maybe buy the book.) http://www.drawspace.com/lessons/ 2. American Artist Magazine http://www.artistdaily.com/ 3. Tutorial Links http://www.artshow.com/resources/paintin... 4. Creative Spotlight http://www.creativespotlite.com/ 5 Art Instruction Blog http://www.artinstructionblog.com/ 6. Empty Easel http://emptyeasel.com/art-tutorials/drawing-tips/ 7. About.com http://drawsketch.about.com/ 8. Mike Sibley Fine Art http://www.sibleyfineart.com/index.htm 9. J.D. Hillberry http://www.jdhillberry.com/index.htm 10. Human Proportion for Figure Drawing: The Ultimate Guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdNQR7xYW5k Artist and Designer, U.S. (-: All the individuals who have answered your question(s) have worked hard to do so. To reward their efforts, please take a moment to select your favorite answer. :-)
When artists started drawing, were they instantly talented or were they bad?
Everyone starts out with zero skill.Art is no different than language. You can pick it up as a child, but you don’t become effective until you study.Anyone can learn to speak. just like anyone can draw a doodle. But just because you can talk, doesn’t mean you can write a novel.That’s where training comes in.I read a great book that explained the myth of the Instant Master.Rembrandt: The Painter at Work, by Ernst van de WeteringPeople used to think, these old masters just did their first painting at age 12 or whatever, and BOOM! It was amazing!There was no examples of them EVER doing a bad drawing.But the van der Wetering proved this idea was wrong.He found engravings that showed kids painting - and even younger kids drawing on slates. These were like chalkboards. But were actually wooden slates with a painted primer. The really young kids would practice by copying from example drawings onto these erasable slates. Which would be painted over with white, so they could continue drawing. They weren’t allowed to waste expensive paper or canvas until they’d mastered drawing.That’s why we have ‘the first known painting by artist XYZ at age 12’ looking amazing.Neat hey?~m