With its variety of mediums, surfaces and approaches, and with endless possibilities for subjects, drawing offers a lifetime of stimulating challenges. Whether in classes and workshops or through personal study, nearly every artist has explored the richness of this art form, developing personal techniques and styles along the way.
Drawing should be enjoyable, not painful. If it ever begins to feel monotonous, simply switch to a different medium or try a new technique. Drawing can be a form of recreation as well as a means of practicing skills and studying visual concepts. Whether you draw for relaxation or professional exhibition, or even if you draw primarily to prepare for painting, don’t forget that drawing can be a very satisfying end in itself.