Why You Can't Draw (It's not your fault - well, it is somewhat.)

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Ever wondered why some people can draw well and others can't? In this video, we'll look at the reasons why you can't draw and explore solutions. You can draw, in fact - anyone can. It requires knowledge and practice and talent has nothing to do with it. Sure, you may be "gifted" but if you never practice your skills or gain knowledge on how to improve them, then you'll never be able to draw. Drawing is a skill that anyone can learn and develop - even you.

Stop drawing stick figures and start making art - it's in you already.

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[abigailhumes]

Yes. Yes, I can do this! I was down today. I WANT to draw and paint. I want to do it so badly! But I am a busy grandmother with responsibilities and waning energy. I love your tutorials, and have most of what I need to do nice drawings, too. So, I will try again, and soon sign up for your whole course. I know I can! I will be 73 soon, and I need this. Oh, thank you, Matt. You teach so much more than art! Thanks so much!

[LaurenLanguages]

I'm an adult learning how to draw and play a musical instrument- things I wanted to do as a child, but, as you said, somewhere along the way, stopped, probably due to feeling "untalented" in these two areas. Loved this. Thank you.

[Bubileaf]

I was gifted as a child and picked up drawing and did so really well for my age at the time. What stunted me was the continual praise that I received. It put me in a mindset that I was good and didn’t need to improve and so I stopped. 🥴

[judithkraus]

Thanks for this video, Matt. I'll add a few comments here from my personal experience. I was never an artist as a child. I was forced at an early age to to switch from my dominant left hand to my right hand. I was clumsy, awkward, and very messy. (I still am.) Any attempt I made at drawing was ridiculed. I truly never had a single positive art experience until I decided to learn to draw 7 years ago (at retirement age). I was lucky to find you and your website soon after I started learning. You made such a huge difference for me, Matt. I can't thank you enough. Now, after 7 years, I'm finally developing some sense of "competency" and a bit of confidence. I'm recognizing my uniqueness as an artist, too. I think I'm really ready now to start learning and growing! I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I couldn't have done it without your encouragement. Judith

[slvva]

'I was born with a pencil in my hand'☺️
My teacher in secondary school said that I can't draw or paint and I was devastated because I loved creating so much. Although she never showed me how good drawing should looks like. No tips no tricks just negative feedback.
I didn't stop drawing but lost my self confidence and happiness to share my work.
Now I'm 45 and still drawing and painting. Always surprised how I'm stressed before I start new work and how proud I am after finishing it. Still struggling with this negative voice in my head. Still working to believe I can do it and deliver.
I know I can draw many things and I'm good at it and maybe she was a good artist but very bad teacher.
This bird from my profile picture is my painting and I'm proud of it ☺️
Thank you for this video!!!
I just regret that I never met anyone at my younger age to help me build self-confidence in art. My school choices were definitely different.
Thank you ❣️

[le]

This is such an important video, I want to blast it on loudspeakers to the whole world! I also wish someone had told me this when I was a kid, it would have spared me so much heartache thinking that I don’t have “talent” as an artist or that “talent” in writing for example and in drawing are mutually exclusive when in reality it’s all about loving what you do enough to put in hours of practice to get better at it. It was only in my 30s when I read Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and did the exercises in the book that I had a pleasant surprise that I can actually draw! I’ve been drawing consistently for a couple of years now (I’m 41) and I’m so happy to see constant improvement. Your channel and website have been a gold mine for me in learning how to draw, paint, use different media.

[ArtisticMysticSoul]

My drawing instructor in commercial art school was horrible. He told us to look at something, see it, and draw it. That was the extent of the lessons we got with this man. I really wanted to learn how to draw, but this class left me frustrated and I grew to hate drawing. Maybe it is time to start fresh.

[jackieconnell]

fab, at 68 i want to learn to draw and play a musical instrument, today is the first day of the rest of my life and now i believe i will carry out my goal.i had 3 goals but i will drop singing.thank you matt exciting days ahead.

[marinapetkovic]

You are such a wonderful person Matt. Thank you for being a support for everyone.

[mezomoza]

I used to draw portraits of my relatives with pencils, Looking back at them I still think they are good. I was discouraged by comparing myself to others' works on the internet. They were so good, to the point I stopped drawing at all because I believed I would never be able to draw as good as them

[MelissaISUExtension]

I just love how people say that "anyone can draw." Ha. The people who say this are people who CAN draw. They can translate from their brain to their eye and their hand and to the paper. That's not "talent" -- that's an eye-brain-hand ability. My brain doesn't work that way. Couldn't do it when I was 3 or 4 or 5. Grade school teachers TRIED to teach me and I WANTED to draw . . . but my brain doesn't work that way.

[paulah]

My drawing improved significantly after reading the book Drawing on the right side of the Brain. I worked through the still have part of the book to finish. Every one should get a copy. I love art and at age 66 I've been exploring painting, drawing, charcoal, pastels, etc. Loved art in grade school and did year of art classes in college, then took a detour to a different career for 40 years. I'm BACK to happy!

[dancingnana]

Thank you for a very supportive and positive message. The world needs more positive messages.

[christinebarone]

I just signed up for the yearly membership..I just began today, wow, it is the most detailed, easy to follow, instructions I’ve ever received in any subject. Thank you. You rock !

[nicoyou]

Life changing message! Applies to every part of our life. Thank you creating such professional and well structured video

[Sabrina-tfci]

I think talent only means that you can learn a certain skill faster than others because you are more willing to put time into learning it

[twantlavish]

Helped me more than any other video out there today. Thank you.

[TheoryUnraveled]

when I was younger I drew all the time, I wouldn't consider them good drawing but I wanted to be good, and constantly compared myself to my"talented" peers. It Discouraged me and eventually I stopped drawing.
I will be 30 next month, and I just started drawing again last year. And I can actually draw very good, to the point people are calling me talented, and I inspire them to start drawing. I had all this potential inside of me, I kept stifled for years, and im still learning. I honestly do believe everyone can create art. It's only 5% talent the rest is hard work, determination, and mindset. 💕

[franckalcidi]

Absolutely brilliantly explained. I keep telling everyone I meet who have seen my drawings that they too can draw. It just takes practice and patience. The way you explained it in this video is spot on! Thank you for a very informative and well put together video on the subject.

[lilybay]

I’m finding that I don’t “see” as an artist. I’ll try the drawing exercises you suggested. I’ve already begun to draw using shapes instead of trying to draw that red umbrella blowing the the wind or the exotic sports car. See the shapes!