I started at a very young age drawing from birthday cards, copying them almost  perfectly.  I only  had pencils and paper at my disposal so that was what I am most confortable with today!  I loved art class in high school, but started to see that my earlier years of copying created a narrow ability for me.  I have worked on drawing from my thoughts and memories, I set up still life situations and I just get frustrated because things didn't look perfect.  I went to college for Graphic Design because people told me I was artistic, and I thought I was more of a rigid type of artist so the graphics thing seemed right.  I was actually good at it, but bored with it too.  I lean twards the rigid work, but my mind is more on the fluid side...I am a major procratinator!!!  I don't know what I am trying to say here, but I really want to get my desire down to something concrete!  I like watercolors, because I can work tight with them and stay somewhat realistic.  I have started to use acrylics to see if I could be more abstract...why I think acrylics are for the abstract?  Anyway, I need someone to hold my hand...get me started!?

lasnyder

Hi, I hope I can be of some help.  I also started out drawing...drawing every little detail.  Don't you find it tedious?  The wonderful thing about being really good at drawing, is that you have the perfect foundation for any kind of creative work.  Now you just have to find what moves you as an artist.  What type of art do you see that touches you and makes you want to be like that.  Look in books, in galleries, museums, at artists online, wherever...and take note of what makes you go...aahhh. I LOVE THAT.  Then start.  I guarantee you, that when you pick up that paintbrush and start, you won't look back. (Well, I guess I can't guarantee that, maybe detail is really your passion.)  I drew for years and years...afraid to paint because I might not be good enough.  My first painting is one of my best, and I haven't looked back.  I Love it.  You can accomplish so much in so little time.  Get yourself some great books, study some great artists, and paint without caring what the end result will be.

Good Luck!!

Tahirih

http://tahirihsblog.blogspot.com

www.ArtWanted.com/Tai

Hi,

The best advice I can give to you is pick the medium you are most comfortable with and go for it! Really! Try to do at least one piece of art each day. You'll soon find a pattern developing, and a style too. Your style will find you as long as you keep at it. Most of all, remember that there are no wrongs and rights in the artworld, so your work will always be valid. Have self confidence in your art.

Good luck,

igw

www.art2enjoy.co.uk