{"id":58911,"date":"2019-01-19T00:01:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T13:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=58911"},"modified":"2020-03-15T14:27:20","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T03:27:20","slug":"learn-to-draw-just-10-minutes-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/learn-to-draw-just-10-minutes-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The Daily Drawing Project – Learn to Draw in Just 10 Minutes a Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Learn<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018I can\u2019t draw\u2019, or \u2018I wish I could draw\u2019, are statements that I\u2019ve heard often enough when the subject of art comes up in conversation.<\/p>\n

In response I would ask, \u2018When was the last time you drew something?\u2019 The answer is often something like, \u2018When I was twelve\u2019.<\/p>\n

It is true that the creative pathways in the brain will vary between individuals. Some people are super wired to their creativity, and some need help getting hot-wired to get it going.<\/p>\n

Why did you stop drawing?<\/h3>\n

It is common that the work we create in childhood, receiving high praise, is then cast off as unnecessary and frivolous by well-intentioned loved ones, as we stumble toward adulthood.<\/p>\n

Hearing people say \u2018why bother\u2019 or \u2018you\u2019re never going to make money from it\u2019 are common themes young teenagers will hear when they are seen doodling between classes.<\/p>\n

It comes as little surprise that people give up on their harmless doodling at such a young age, and eventually forget that they ever had an artistic streak.<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

Drawing is fun!<\/h3>\n

Dear reader, let me just say, whether drawing is a career goal or a relaxing pastime there\u2019s no reason to have ever stopped.<\/p>\n

And I have two very good reasons for you to start again:<\/p>\n

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  1. Because you want to draw<\/li>\n
  2. Because it brings you happiness<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Not your regular learn to draw class!<\/h3>\n

    Introducing The Daily Drawing Project<\/strong> – a series of exercises that will help hot-wire you into becoming an habitual illustrator.<\/p>\n

    This project is not your usual learn to draw guide, and I have a very good reason for this. I want you to get back to where you last left off when you were twelve. A bit like opening a bookmarked novel that you haven’t finished reading.<\/p>\n

    As such, this project does not get bogged down in technical ‘how to draw’<\/strong> steps. By following the suggestions in this project, you’re allowed to draw what you see without worrying about imperfections.<\/p>\n

    Just 10 minutes a day is all that’s needed – Let’s get started!<\/h3>\n

    Time to make daily drawing a habit. The first step is to create a daily drawing journal that will document your drawing progress over the next few weeks and months.<\/p>\n

    At the end of this post I’ll link to bonus exercises<\/strong> that will help finesse your drawing skills as The Daily Drawing Project<\/strong> progresses.<\/p>\n

    \"The<\/p>\n

    Learn to Draw – Daily Drawing Journal<\/h2>\n

    \"TheYou will need:<\/h3>\n