| Re: Learning to Draw
I was never really taught how to draw in school (The art teachers were unfortunately of the "Those who can't, teach" type!) I had to teach myself most things, and cobble together bits of knowledge from books where I could.
As for learning art... I think everyone can be taught technique, but that is somewhat of a separate issue. I do think there has to be an instinctive talent for proportion and colour. I've seen people that when I was younger could crush me into the ground with technique. However, they couldn't draw a face or building in proportion to save their lives. (and these were people who drew a lot) Once I'd started looking at what they did, and figuring out their techniques and merging my own, I was able to surpass them.
I think the first time I was ever genuinely 'taught' a few techniques was when I studied Product Design, and had lessons on the techniques used for fast efficient product rendering skills. |