I used to draw a lot when I was in my teens. Not very good, but loved doing it nonetheless. But like many things, if I couldn't get something right the first time, I'd quit. That will not get you very far in life, I can tell you that... It's important to add here that the internet wasn't like it is now and that tutorials were not as easy to get by.
(Gods, that makes me sound Old
)
Plus the fact that I was too impatient/insecure/easily distracted/pick one to keep practicing. One thing I wás good at, was copying drawings, but for some reason I always thought that the people that could make beautiful drawings were that good to begin with and didn't have to practice a lot. So I gave up drawing for the most part.
For a while now, I've been back to watching (read: running marathons of) anime and reading manga and while getting entirely addicted to One Piece, I wondered if I could draw the characters. So using deviantart (and pinterest, which is heaven for me
) I looked up some tutorials and somehow I got sucked back into drawing.
I realize I do need lots and lots of practice, but it amazed me at how good it felt to do this again and I sincerely hope I can keep myself dedicated, so I can get lots and lots better and start getting some money outta this.... ehh... I mean fun!
Because that is one of the things I need to keep reminding myself of when doing something, whether it's making jewelry, drawing or singing (I'm taking lessons, heehee), to just have FUN!