become an illustrator

Took a break from most of my goals the past several weeks. I think I just needed a rest. Too much going through my head at one time. But I’m back to focusing on them again.

Illustrating is something I think I could definitely do. It’s one of my goals that I feel the most confident about. Some of the others, I’m a little nervous about – such as writing. I love to write, but will other people love my writing? Who knows.

I just want to give myself a shot with as many as my goals as I can. So … back to sketching.

Right now I’m working on a portrait of George Washington (yes still on the first book), which I’d rather not be doing since its kinda eh, but at least now if someone wants a portrait of him, I got it down. I’ll be glad when I’m done with practice and can start my own drawings.

Practice feels kind of like dropping a pebble into a bucket of water and waiting for the water to rise. It can feel frustrating at times, but in the long run I know I’ll be capable of a lot more.

I’m still on the first book I bought on drawing portraits. It is becoming very tedious and boring but I’m forcing myself to finish it before I go on to anything else.

I find I get the most done when I’m doing something else at the same time, like watching a movie. Makes it a little easier.

Well, anyway, I’m trying to keep myself disciplined and practice as much as possible. After this I plan to study face dimensions and then maybe go onto drawing buildings or cartoons.

I just finished another portrait several days ago. Sometimes it gets hard to set aside the time to practice, but once I start, I feel the momentum and its easy to keep with it. For now I’ve just been focusing on my basic technique, but eventually when I feel ready, I’ll be at the point where I can be more creative and do what I want.

Haven’t had much time to draw lately – but will put it on my list today.

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a writer but never paid too much attention to my artwork. I love to draw, and I’ve been drawing probably for as long as I’ve been writing. I’ve never taken any formal classes, but I’ve been going through books on drawing lately and I can see myself getting better which is encouraging. I would love to write and illustrate my own book, or even do some freelance work.

At this point I’m just trying to better myself in every area, and develop whatever talents I have.