(10.11.05 16:00) I used to draw; it was my major passion, the continuing interest while other things came and went. But I felt that pressure you write about, the pressure to produce something that pleased other people. And in time, I stopped drawing, and have seen my ability, my "touch" deteriorate with un-use. I hope you can find satisfaction in doing the art, and not so much in the reaction your finished works elicit, or even in your reaction to them. Good wishes to you.

andrea (10.11.05 16:23) Hey thanks..Really sweet..Im 30 and I stopped drawing when I became a mom (age24). I was sure that I NEVER wanted to touch paper ever again. And for two years almost I didnt. And then my child ''discovered'' drawing. Seeing my child having so much fun producing tons of drawings each day. Brought back the urge to draw myself. Just to have fun,and not to please others. At first (and still because I believe style always grows) it sucked. But I purchased a cheap sketchbook,and forced myself to doodle every single day. And to stay away from producing something ''serious''. Just to doodle was enough . Please pick up your drawingskills,just for your own personal fun!!

Nathaliedepatalie (11.11.05 11:34) Vooral doorgaan meid (lekker met Engels accent, weet je wel) Vind het echt super dat je die opleiding volgt, ben sjaloes op je!!! Ik snap wat je bedoelt, over het beste willen zijn. Bij mijn schilderslessen is het ook een soort van wedstrijd (okay, alleen in mijn wereld, niet in die van de anderen) en ik baal ervan als de docent iedere keer dingen vind die nog beter moeten. Maar goed, daarvoor neem je die lessen. Om nóg beter te worden. Joh, alles zal recht kom. Hee, laat je tegen die tijd wel even weten naar welke blog je gaat verhuizen??? grtz, Nathalie

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