You make the idea of drawing less scary and accessible to all of us. Thank you for your positive approach and letting us know it's OK to be creative in your own, unique way---nothing is "wrong".
The purpose of art isn't fame and wealth, but to cultivate an authentic being. A beautiful message that I need to be reminded of whenever I get discouraged, which is pretty often. Thanks so much for the wisdom!
I'd like you to know that your video have completely changed my life and saved my mental health. I've been afraid to draw all my life. And have spent my life longing for this. I was extremely scared of every line I drew. I was scared of drawing, I was scared of life. And then I saw your channel... And started drawing. With a liner. Without erasing any lines. My hands were shaky, so as my mind. But gradually I started to feel different, feel confident. It was like a game, not an exam anymore. I drew cool and amazing things, even people's faces and couldn't believe, that I did this. I became more confident in drawing and in my life. Now it is helping me to go through a severe episode of depression and anxiety. It feels like a therapy session, a meditation and a panic attack coping technique at the same time. Thank you, Danny, for opening this world to me!
I've experienced this! And I started drawing in my 70s! It's amazing. It opened up a new world for me---wow! And I thought things were amazing before. I was already in live with the world, dreaming, writing, studying, in spite of all the normal and great challenges and pains. But when I started drawing, I found a whole new dimension to 3-d reality. Endless discovery. Never, never bored for sure. (And I drew the water fountain at DMV.)
similar here. Only I suffer also this suffocating fury, when I try to draw things and cannot get them, like people passing by, or petals and leaves and trees, or my own face. The more I look, the more I see. It's hard. No sudden gift for me.
Thank you. I have been painting and drawing every day for a little over a month. I am 58 and lost my husband in July. I took oil painting lessons as a child and a painting class in college, but I didn't pursue it much outside of that. I now draw and paint every day, and it is healing my soul. You have now put words to what I have experienced in the past month. I don't mind long drives or waiting anymore because I see things completely differently now. I have been aware of and drawn to beauty for a long time and dabbled in photography, but being able to capture beauty in my sketchbook with my own hands is a whole different ball of wax. I am always thinking of drawing and painting. I really enjoy the ink and wash style where I can capture a small bit of a neighborhood or house (i love doors and windows with flowers and greenery) or landscapes, or even single trees or objects. As you know , beauty is endless when you are looking for it. I am a professor of psychology and have had the confidence to speak to groups and know who I am, but this is self-efficacy and confidence on an entirely new level. My sister looked at my sketchbook and asked when did I learn how to draw and I said I didnt know I could before now. I feel so much joy about drawing, painting, finding supplies and being.memtored by friends who paint. Every day I cannot wait to find a minute to sketch or paint. I completed through Lesson 4 of your Sketch Skool when I found this video (it really is on the level of a masterclass or Ted Talk). I follow many teachers on You Tube and Instagram and paint and draw from tutorials as I learn to do better at my craft. I did a professional development sessIon at my college and one of the examples I used was from my new life with art. I showed them my worst and first attempt at watercoloring and said that we need to be transparent with students and show them that we all learn if we are willing to struggle and make mistakes. I show them my poor art gum eraser and how it is dwindling to nothing as I learn from my mistakes and redos. I tell them they have to flip that first pancake that we know will be wonky so we can learn and get to the good stuff. I feel so sorry that people are missing out on the incredible joy of creating art. Thank you for helping me be a better.educator.through your teaching. I really appreciate your methods and lessons. You are changing lives, sir.
Sorry for your sadness. I often tell people I'm glad I saved music until my sixties. I made a living illustrating and art directing for fifty years and I'm a bit envious of people who can get so much from teachers like Danny. Even when I painted I treated it like a job. But when it comes to piano I'm just like you. I have a wonderful coach via Skype and at 72 I'm happy to take the slow boat to musicality.
I have been listening this like a podcast over and over again. I love how you handle the different aspects of changing your point of view in life. This video is not about drawing, to me it is about a philosophy in life. And drawing is a means of devotion for the change you make. I am sincerely grateful for this video. Thank you so much.
To see differently is in all of us. Years ago I looked at the "Batman" symbol and could not see the bat! All I saw was the yellow teeth (the negative space ). Then one day I must have changed my perspective because then I saw the Bat! Now I try to use different perspectives to see the whole picture. I've found that this helps with learning about people too; patience, understanding, compassion. Thank you so much for sharing your insights!
I have never ever commented on a youtube video before but you really make a difference! I am drawing now every day before going to bed and I LOVE it. Thank you for your wonderful videos and your kindness. Love your voice and your passion for drawing and teaching. 🙏💝
You have got me so excited about the potential for a new way of living life. How have I gone through my whole life not hearing these ideas you have expressed? You have so brilliantly and selflessly shared such incredible information . Who needs the genie ??.. I’ve got SKETCHBOOK SKOOL. THANK YOU DANNY!!!!!
“The work that you have to put in is part of the gift.” This quote in particular is so valuable, I hope you repeat it often in other content you create. That’s a gem 😊
Very true. I’ve been a professional artist for 40 years. I remember the beginning and seeing things differently. It’s why I switch mediums throughout my years. It’s like looking with new eyes.
You’re so inspiring! I’ve never thought I could draw, but after watching your videos I’ve been doing it for a couple of days already and it brings me so much joy and peace. Thank you so much!
That’s a truly wonderful thing to say! 👌 It’s hard not to get drawn in to all the negativity that surrounds us and become jaded with life. I’m guessing it’s doing art that has made you appreciate everything around you? ☺️
I started drawing a couple of months ago because I felt called to it during a time of great stress. I often get teary when I draw now as I remember how much I loved it as a kid. I feel like a kid again.
I agree to all these. I started drawing at 4 years old. Was also the only student in my elementary years in school who was able to draw semi-complicated art at the time. I stopped at highschool and college because in Highschool, i had to learn to socialize and connect with friends and activities outside school. College days I had to study, keep my fitness and do a lot of paperworks. It was my “dormant” years not being able to draw a lot. I was at Nursing school at the time. When I graduated in 2011 I got a regular 9-5 job and fell into some good and bad relationships….I had good friends and family members as my support system and one of my close friends reminded me about maybe drawing again.--Drawing to get my mind off things and re-visit who I was when I was in my own world and felt the satisfying feeling of being able to finish a drawing. Fast forward today, im 34 now and I always kept a small pocket-sized black art journal and I am doing it every weekend for about an hour a day at least. I dated and time stamp the drawings too. Never have I felt this good in a while. And young and old artist who I didnt know saw my works and thought my pieces were great. I dont profit out of it but it just feels good to be somehow appreciated as I also appreciate others works and how they did amazing in their work. I also learn to encourage artists just starting out to keep going no matter how bad the result is. Since I’ve been there always looking back at my old works as a reference how my “awareness” have grown.
Good day sir, I’m a young guy in my twenties , I’m from Uzbekistan , and currently I am an international student in China , and then Im planning to move to Japan . So To be more precise I’m soon turning 22 years old, and not long ago I realized that I wanna create an anime series and movie , and I thought I would be doing it by assisting my director or whoever, then the more I learn about our I understand that actually I want to do it myself. It is always sad that you can express yourself through art. At the same time can teach someone something. So that’s partially what I wanna do through my drawings. I wanna inspire people show them everyday happiness in our lives. Daily small things that appear to be beautiful but sometimes aare not noticed , and amazing nature that we have. I can’t quite tell when exactly I started learning to draw, but it’s been some time, but I talk about real efforts to learn the aspects of drawing, then I’d say just 3 weeks ago. Somehow, I found your channel and really grateful that you share such an interesting and useful knowledge. I appreciate your efforts. Sometimes I take notes that will be kept for the lifetime, and I’m glad I have some notes and quotes from you as well. I find you very calm, happy satisfied, and thankful for everything. It feels like your character and soul are in tact with the universe . Thank you once more for the content, I’ll keep learning them!🍵🩵
Danny, thank you for reminding me that the way I look at the world isn't quite like everyone else. I went to art college in the early seventies. Even as a kid, drawing was who I was. I had a long career in advertising and publishing. Even though at 72 I've long since squeezed all the juice out of 'making art' I needed to be reminded that any time my eyes are open I'm always drawing or composing mentally. These people you're inspiring seem to feel the way I do now that I play music, having begun at age 66.
Important topic you touched upon and can still be applied to many other things in life, just observing and breathing in sometimes. This is a great lesson/advice/message, however someone sees it. Good example how you "learn to fish".
Mr. Danny, You are truly so inspiring! Thank you so much for helping me start off on this journey that have always desired for!! 😊😊 And every word of yours rings so so true!! i can feel that sense of calm. And as you so rightly said, everything that i see, seems so unique, lovely, fascinating, ever since i started the lessons . I have started 'noticing' instead of just 'looking' detachedly . And like you mentioned in one of your other videos, i chose a good sketchbook at a stationary shop where i had gone to purchase a few stationary items, keeping in mind what you said that we deserve good things. What may surprise you, as it did me, was that the bookshop owner , took the sketchbook from my tray of items and gave it to me saying" that's a gift from me"!! And this happened while i was traveling in another country. Maybe an incentive for me to go back to his store again. But to me, it was like the universe saying" go ahead, take off on your journey"!! Once again, Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊
What you describe is exactly how I felt as I became interested and accomplished as a photographer. When I found my long hidden love of photography, I began seeing things as through a lens. I composed what I saw as if I was seeing a photographic opportunity. When I began my art journey, it felt like that and I continue that feeling today with photography and art. It’s just me and always will be.
your course is literally lifesaver for me. currently I'm going though a really painful brake up and your lessons were the only thing which helped me to distract, calm my mind and see the beauty of this world again. thanks!
This is true. At the start of this year I decided to concentrate on learning to draw. I started with some books and then discovered Sketchbook Skool. Even when I’m not drawing I am drawing with my eyes and noticing so much more in the world around me, getting more enjoyment out of life. I don’t know why you wouldn’t be repeating yourself about such a gift as this.
10am 7/20/24 Thank you Danny for all of this content. I lost my drawing “MoJo”and feel now with your lessons I can start again! A daily practice and hopefully fall in love again and renew my relationship with myself, others and the creative processes that are God given (provided I practice and don’t give up😊)
Thank you Danny for your brilliant insights. As I listen, I am wondering if this surely he is exaggerating? However, I realize that this is all marvelously true! I started drawing just a few years ago and I am seeing everything differently. Danny is absolutely right! This truly has been my experience. Thank you!
I've drawn since I was little. For many years I kept a journal that I illustrated from 12 years old to around age 20. After that I just drew in sketchbooks. My skill level has stayed rather low though because I didn't know where or how to learn more about art. I didn't want to learn realism. I don't really know what it's like to not be able to draw. I would imagine it would feel like something is missing. I wouldn't want to instantly be great at it though. I like learning and progress.
Thank you for sharing these free insightful lessons and thoughts Danny. This was great! I have been drawing since I was 9 years old but it is always refreshing listening to a new perspective with an open mind and this was definitely motivating. I am always willing to learn more and shift my mindset so I can pass on the knowledge and help those who might be struggling with motivation or re-igniting the fire within them and love for art. I shared this video with my online art friends.
You are so right about seeing and appreciating the beauty in the things we draw and paint. I have developed a whole new appreciation for the world around me. Thank you to Sketchbook Skool, and you, Danny.
There are two main purposes for my art. First, it is an outlet for my tornado of emotions. Second, to inspire and spread messages of compassion, empathy, caring, humility etc. To make this world a better place for everyone. Art like music is international and speaks in its own language. My wish is to use this language to convey different messages. To make a difference and to start big positive changes in the world. I am probably naive but like Walt Disney said "if you can dream it, you can do it" and Mahatma Gandhi who said "be the change you want to see in the world."
Thanks, Danny, for your wisdom and your generosity. Interestingly, I'm also learning how to take better pictures, so your advice about the importance of learning to see the world as an artist is beneficial to both drawing and taking pictures that I'm happy with and that I can share with others. 🙂
Dear Danny, thank you so much for this beautiful and inspiring message. Everything you describe has been my journey this year. A friend sent me a link to your essays in the early days of summer, here in England. Since then I have never stopped drawing! Until that point I always thought I couldn't draw or paint. Now there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to be able to 'play and create'! The world seems so stunningly beautiful now, all of it! I owe this gift to you. Thank you for being the genie in the bottle!😇
Danny, your enthusiasm for the power of drawing to change one's life is infectious. I've had some of your books from the library and have been getting your free weekly essay. But watching this series of videos is much more powerful. About two months ago I bought a small sketchbook that fits in my handbag and set an intention to draw something each day. Initially I was just doing a quick drawing in my lunchbreak from work using a pen. Now that I'm not working I can use different media which is fun. I'm really excited to have formed a habit of drawing each day. Part of this process has been sharing my daily drawing with a friend by email. This accountability helped me to keep going when I was finding it hard to motivate myself.
Thank you Danny! In january I go for the first time sketching with a group in Utrecht (The Netherlands). Koosje Koene will also be there for giving a workshop sketching people. Looking forward to this day.
Artists love art and many times they love talking to other artists to share techniques and get explanations. I haven't really done much with art since I got out of high school many years ago, but I have started to get back into it. Instead, I would often listen to music and stories of musicians and many times when 2 HUGE musicians in their own legendary status would reduce themselves to mutual fanboys when they would meet another musician that they had such high regard for.
Great that you have started this,Danny !!!! You have already made a lot of inspiring and great things ,videos of (sketchbook skool, books of which I have 3 of already!Draw with me videos etc etc..Missing the "Art for all " podcast,though- but yes!these looks good and inspiring wherever you are in the process.... what you are saying in this one especially, is sooo true!!!! Looking forward to more of this -good luck greetings❤ from Nova
One thing my sister and i talk about..we are both artists….we see trees that are weird shaped…and think, if we drew that, someone would say “Thats doesnt look right”…yes it does!!
You make the idea of drawing less scary and accessible to all of us. Thank you for your positive approach and letting us know it's OK to be creative in your own, unique way---nothing is "wrong".
The purpose of art isn't fame and wealth, but to cultivate an authentic being. A beautiful message that I need to be reminded of whenever I get discouraged, which is pretty often. Thanks so much for the wisdom!
Wonderful words. Just what I needed to hear. Thank you
The best hobby you can take up you never stop learning. Your a brilliant teacher may you continue love your channel
Thanks so much 😊
Wonderful teacher! 😍my life is already changing thanks to you, Danny! Thank U very much!
I'd like you to know that your video have completely changed my life and saved my mental health. I've been afraid to draw all my life. And have spent my life longing for this. I was extremely scared of every line I drew. I was scared of drawing, I was scared of life. And then I saw your channel...
And started drawing. With a liner. Without erasing any lines. My hands were shaky, so as my mind.
But gradually I started to feel different, feel confident. It was like a game, not an exam anymore. I drew cool and amazing things, even people's faces and couldn't believe, that I did this. I became more confident in drawing and in my life. Now it is helping me to go through a severe episode of depression and anxiety. It feels like a therapy session, a meditation and a panic attack coping technique at the same time.
Thank you, Danny, for opening this world to me!
I’m so happy to be able to help you!
That's fabulous, keep drawing. 😊
I think drawing is a sincere way of loving life.
I've experienced this! And I started drawing in my 70s! It's amazing. It opened up a new world for me---wow! And I thought things were amazing before. I was already in live with the world, dreaming, writing, studying, in spite of all the normal and great challenges and pains. But when I started drawing, I found a whole new dimension to 3-d reality. Endless discovery. Never, never bored for sure. (And I drew the water fountain at DMV.)
Yes I agree
similar here. Only I suffer also this suffocating fury, when I try to draw things and cannot get them, like people passing by, or petals and leaves and trees, or my own face. The more I look, the more I see. It's hard. No sudden gift for me.
Thank you. I have been painting and drawing every day for a little over a month. I am 58 and lost my husband in July. I took oil painting lessons as a child and a painting class in college, but I didn't pursue it much outside of that. I now draw and paint every day, and it is healing my soul. You have now put words to what I have experienced in the past month. I don't mind long drives or waiting anymore because I see things completely differently now. I have been aware of and drawn to beauty for a long time and dabbled in photography, but being able to capture beauty in my sketchbook with my own hands is a whole different ball of wax. I am always thinking of drawing and painting. I really enjoy the ink and wash style where I can capture a small bit of a neighborhood or house (i love doors and windows with flowers and greenery) or landscapes, or even single trees or objects. As you know , beauty is endless when you are looking for it. I am a professor of psychology and have had the confidence to speak to groups and know who I am, but this is self-efficacy and confidence on an entirely new level. My sister looked at my sketchbook and asked when did I learn how to draw and I said I didnt know I could before now. I feel so much joy about drawing, painting, finding supplies and being.memtored by friends who paint. Every day I cannot wait to find a minute to sketch or paint. I completed through Lesson 4 of your Sketch Skool when I found this video (it really is on the level of a masterclass or Ted Talk). I follow many teachers on You Tube and Instagram and paint and draw from tutorials as I learn to do better at my craft. I did a professional development sessIon at my college and one of the examples I used was from my new life with art. I showed them my worst and first attempt at watercoloring and said that we need to be transparent with students and show them that we all learn if we are willing to struggle and make mistakes. I show them my poor art gum eraser and how it is dwindling to nothing as I learn from my mistakes and redos. I tell them they have to flip that first pancake that we know will be wonky so we can learn and get to the good stuff. I feel so sorry that people are missing out on the incredible joy of creating art. Thank you for helping me be a better.educator.through your teaching. I really appreciate your methods and lessons. You are changing lives, sir.
Sorry for your sadness. I often tell people I'm glad I saved music until my sixties. I made a living illustrating and art directing for fifty years and I'm a bit envious of people who can get so much from teachers like Danny. Even when I painted I treated it like a job. But when it comes to piano I'm just like you. I have a wonderful coach via Skype and at 72 I'm happy to take the slow boat to musicality.
I have been listening this like a podcast over and over again. I love how you handle the different aspects of changing your point of view in life. This video is not about drawing, to me it is about a philosophy in life. And drawing is a means of devotion for the change you make.
I am sincerely grateful for this video. Thank you so much.
I appreciate that!
To see differently is in all of us. Years ago I looked at the "Batman" symbol and could not see the bat! All I
saw was the yellow teeth (the negative space ). Then one day I must have changed my perspective because then I saw the Bat! Now I try to use different perspectives to see the whole picture. I've found that this helps with learning about people too; patience, understanding, compassion. Thank you so much for sharing your insights!
I have never ever commented on a youtube video before but you really make a difference! I am drawing now every day before going to bed and I LOVE it. Thank you for your wonderful videos and your kindness. Love your voice and your passion for drawing and teaching. 🙏💝
Yay! I’m so glad. Keep going…
Completely agree.
You have got me so excited about the potential for a new way of living life. How have I gone through my whole life not hearing these ideas you have expressed? You have so brilliantly and selflessly shared such incredible information . Who needs the genie ??.. I’ve got SKETCHBOOK SKOOL. THANK YOU DANNY!!!!!
Wahoooo!
“The work that you have to put in is part of the gift.” This quote in particular is so valuable, I hope you repeat it often in other content you create. That’s a gem 😊
Very true. I’ve been a professional artist for 40 years. I remember the beginning and seeing things differently. It’s why I switch mediums throughout my years. It’s like looking with new eyes.
You’re so inspiring! I’ve never thought I could draw, but after watching your videos I’ve been doing it for a couple of days already and it brings me so much joy and peace. Thank you so much!
You are such a lovely, positive, inspiring person! I'm 70 and I'm just starting to learn to draw.
Thank you Danny! I started watching this series thinking I was going to learn to draw and at the same time, I learned about myself.
You can do it!
Thanks for all love and generosity.
Thank you too!
Our world and the people in it are wonderful beyond belief.
That’s a truly wonderful thing to say! 👌 It’s hard not to get drawn in to all the negativity that surrounds us and become jaded with life. I’m guessing it’s doing art that has made you appreciate everything around you? ☺️
I started drawing a couple of months ago because I felt called to it during a time of great stress. I often get teary when I draw now as I remember how much I loved it as a kid. I feel like a kid again.
I've been drawing basically since I could hold a crayon, but this was such a beautiful and valuable reminder it nearly brought me to tears. Thank you!
Du bist so sympathisch mit einer wunderschönen, beruhigenden Stimme. Danke für die Inspiration ❤
I agree to all these. I started drawing at 4 years old. Was also the only student in my elementary years in school who was able to draw semi-complicated art at the time. I stopped at highschool and college because in Highschool, i had to learn to socialize and connect with friends and activities outside school. College days I had to study, keep my fitness and do a lot of paperworks. It was my “dormant” years not being able to draw a lot. I was at Nursing school at the time. When I graduated in 2011 I got a regular 9-5 job and fell into some good and bad relationships….I had good friends and family members as my support system and one of my close friends reminded me about maybe drawing again.--Drawing to get my mind off things and re-visit who I was when I was in my own world and felt the satisfying feeling of being able to finish a drawing.
Fast forward today, im 34 now and I always kept a small pocket-sized black art journal and I am doing it every weekend for about an hour a day at least. I dated and time stamp the drawings too. Never have I felt this good in a while. And young and old artist who I didnt know saw my works and thought my pieces were great. I dont profit out of it but it just feels good to be somehow appreciated as I also appreciate others works and how they did amazing in their work. I also learn to encourage artists just starting out to keep going no matter how bad the result is. Since I’ve been there always looking back at my old works as a reference how my “awareness” have grown.
Thank you so much for doing this series. It has helped me so much to get over some serious hurdles and helping to open a whole new world for me.
This is exactly how it feels!! Thank you for putting it in words!
I'm glad you feel the same!
Good day sir, I’m a young guy in my twenties , I’m from Uzbekistan , and currently I am an international student in China , and then Im planning to move to Japan . So To be more precise I’m soon turning 22 years old, and not long ago I realized that I wanna create an anime series and movie , and I thought I would be doing it by assisting my director or whoever, then the more I learn about our I understand that actually I want to do it myself. It is always sad that you can express yourself through art. At the same time can teach someone something. So that’s partially what I wanna do through my drawings. I wanna inspire people show them everyday happiness in our lives. Daily small things that appear to be beautiful but sometimes aare not noticed , and amazing nature that we have. I can’t quite tell when exactly I started learning to draw, but it’s been some time, but I talk about real efforts to learn the aspects of drawing, then I’d say just 3 weeks ago. Somehow, I found your channel and really grateful that you share such an interesting and useful knowledge. I appreciate your efforts. Sometimes I take notes that will be kept for the lifetime, and I’m glad I have some notes and quotes from you as well. I find you very calm, happy satisfied, and thankful for everything. It feels like your character and soul are in tact with the universe . Thank you once more for the content, I’ll keep learning them!🍵🩵
You explained everything so beautifully, i felt every word you said. Wooow
Danny, thank you for reminding me that the way I look at the world isn't quite like everyone else. I went to art college in the early seventies. Even as a kid, drawing was who I was. I had a long career in advertising and publishing. Even though at 72 I've long since squeezed all the juice out of 'making art' I needed to be reminded that any time my eyes are open I'm always drawing or composing mentally. These people you're inspiring seem to feel the way I do now that I play music, having begun at age 66.
Important topic you touched upon and can still be applied to many other things in life, just observing and breathing in sometimes. This is a great lesson/advice/message, however someone sees it.
Good example how you "learn to fish".
Mr. Danny, You are truly so inspiring! Thank you so much for helping me start off on this journey that have always desired for!! 😊😊
And every word of yours rings so so true!! i can feel that sense of calm. And as you so rightly said, everything that i see, seems so unique, lovely, fascinating, ever since i started the lessons . I have started 'noticing' instead of just 'looking' detachedly .
And like you mentioned in one of your other videos, i chose a good sketchbook at a stationary shop where i had gone to purchase a few stationary items, keeping in mind what you said that we deserve good things. What may surprise you, as it did me, was that the bookshop owner , took the sketchbook from my tray of items and gave it to me saying" that's a gift from me"!! And this happened while i was traveling in another country.
Maybe an incentive for me to go back to his store again. But to me, it was like the universe saying" go ahead, take off on your journey"!!
Once again, Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊
What you describe is exactly how I felt as I became interested and accomplished as a photographer. When I found my long hidden love of photography, I began seeing things as through a lens. I composed what I saw as if I was seeing a photographic opportunity. When I began my art journey, it felt like that and I continue that feeling today with photography and art. It’s just me and always will be.
your course is literally lifesaver for me. currently I'm going though a really painful brake up and your lessons were the only thing which helped me to distract, calm my mind and see the beauty of this world again. thanks!
I hope it helps!
Your awesome you are an awesome teacher I love your videos
Thank for your Message, your Enthusiasmus is contagious! Thank you very much for sharing 🎉😊👏👏👏👏🙏🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
This is true. At the start of this year I decided to concentrate on learning to draw. I started with some books and then discovered Sketchbook Skool. Even when I’m not drawing I am drawing with my eyes and noticing so much more in the world around me, getting more enjoyment out of life. I don’t know why you wouldn’t be repeating yourself about such a gift as this.
Beautiful words, so motivating. I started learning drawing week ago with your videos so i'm really grateful. Greetings from Poland :)
10am 7/20/24 Thank you Danny for all of this content. I lost my drawing “MoJo”and feel now with your lessons I can start again! A daily practice and hopefully fall in love again and renew my relationship with myself, others and the creative processes that are God given (provided I practice and don’t give up😊)
Gracias, Danny, no sólo animas a dibujar, también muestras cómo ser mejor persona a través del dibujo. Gracias por los valores humanos que muestras.
You put art into words. Amazing.
Wonderful video series! Thank you!!!
Thank you Danny for your brilliant insights. As I listen, I am wondering if this surely he is exaggerating? However, I realize that this is all marvelously true! I started drawing just a few years ago and I am seeing everything differently.
Danny is absolutely right! This truly has been my experience. Thank you!
You give me so much motivation❤ thank you Danny🎉
I've drawn since I was little. For many years I kept a journal that I illustrated from 12 years old to around age 20. After that I just drew in sketchbooks. My skill level has stayed rather low though because I didn't know where or how to learn more about art. I didn't want to learn realism. I don't really know what it's like to not be able to draw. I would imagine it would feel like something is missing. I wouldn't want to instantly be great at it though. I like learning and progress.
I love you man. You are one of the small reasons why I have Hope.
Thank you for sharing these free insightful lessons and thoughts Danny. This was great! I have been drawing since I was 9 years old but it is always refreshing listening to a new perspective with an open mind and this was definitely motivating. I am always willing to learn more and shift my mindset so I can pass on the knowledge and help those who might be struggling with motivation or re-igniting the fire within them and love for art. I shared this video with my online art friends.
Thanks for sharing it!
You are so right about seeing and appreciating the beauty in the things we draw and paint. I have developed a whole new appreciation for the world around me. Thank you to Sketchbook Skool, and you, Danny.
There are two main purposes for my art. First, it is an outlet for my tornado of emotions. Second, to inspire and spread messages of compassion, empathy, caring, humility etc. To make this world a better place for everyone.
Art like music is international and speaks in its own language. My wish is to use this language to convey different messages. To make a difference and to start big positive changes in the world.
I am probably naive but like Walt Disney said "if you can dream it, you can do it" and Mahatma Gandhi who said "be the change you want to see in the world."
Thanks, Danny, for your wisdom and your generosity.
Interestingly, I'm also learning how to take better pictures, so your advice about the importance of learning to see the world as an artist is beneficial to both drawing and taking pictures that I'm happy with and that I can share with others. 🙂
Thanks for new version that you shows me
this was beautiful ! ... and very powerful !
Excellent thank you soooooo much ❤! Wonderful Massage! 😊
Dear Danny, thank you so much for this beautiful and inspiring message. Everything you describe has been my journey this year. A friend sent me a link to your essays in the early days of summer, here in England. Since then I have never stopped drawing! Until that point I always thought I couldn't draw or paint. Now there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to be able to 'play and create'! The world seems so stunningly beautiful now, all of it! I owe this gift to you. Thank you for being the genie in the bottle!😇
Oh how wonderful!
Thank You! This was incredibly inspiring. I love all your videos, but i think this one is my favorite so far!
These last two day's posts have been so meaningful to me.
I would never want to skip the feeling of frustration that makes me want to break my stupid fingers.
There’s so much I want to say, but the best thing I can say, is thank you. Thank you so much.
Thanks man, great speech🤘👍
Danny, your enthusiasm for the power of drawing to change one's life is infectious. I've had some of your books from the library and have been getting your free weekly essay. But watching this series of videos is much more powerful.
About two months ago I bought a small sketchbook that fits in my handbag and set an intention to draw something each day. Initially I was just doing a quick drawing in my lunchbreak from work using a pen. Now that I'm not working I can use different media which is fun. I'm really excited to have formed a habit of drawing each day. Part of this process has been sharing my daily drawing with a friend by email. This accountability helped me to keep going when I was finding it hard to motivate myself.
Im so glad!
Thank you Danny! In january I go for the first time sketching with a group in Utrecht (The Netherlands). Koosje Koene will also be there for giving a workshop sketching people. Looking forward to this day.
Have fun!
Artists love art and many times they love talking to other artists to share techniques and get explanations. I haven't really done much with art since I got out of high school many years ago, but I have started to get back into it. Instead, I would often listen to music and stories of musicians and many times when 2 HUGE musicians in their own legendary status would reduce themselves to mutual fanboys when they would meet another musician that they had such high regard for.
Thank you…..your wisdom and courage is life-giving. ❤
Excellent video great tips
❤Thank you.
That was beautiful, man. Thanks.
Aloha, brah
Glad you enjoyed it
Eagerly waiting for the 5th episode of 'How to Draw'. :)
So easy to listen and learn.
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Great that you have started this,Danny !!!! You have already made a lot of inspiring and great things ,videos of (sketchbook skool, books of which I have 3 of already!Draw with me videos etc etc..Missing the "Art for all " podcast,though- but yes!these looks good and inspiring wherever you are in the process.... what you are saying in this one especially, is sooo true!!!! Looking forward to more of this -good luck greetings❤ from Nova
a very inspiring, motivating talk Danny
Thank you Danny, this video is amazing
I’m glad you liked it!
Danny... Good morning! Started drawing... with pen.
When I draw something it helps me understand it.
Thanks again fot your inspirational words. At my 72 y will begin again¡¡¡
You can do it!
Going to art classes taught me to see!! 😁
I recently stumbled on your channel, and became an instant fan. Thanks for doing what you do, you are appreciated !
Welcome aboard!
Thanks!
You inspire support and encourage creativity connections Danny you're amaizing thanks to for sharing your journey and knowledge beautiful artwork too
I appreciate that!
I’ve gone out and bought myself some MAGIC MARKERS to enjoy god’s creations 💕 thank you for inspiring me.
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One thing my sister and i talk about..we are both artists….we see trees that are weird shaped…and think, if we drew that, someone would say “Thats doesnt look right”…yes it does!!
Have you read John Berger's "Bento's Sketchbook" Danny? It's very philosophical about what drawing lets you see.
I enjoyed it.
It seems to me the genie is your right brain thanking you for letting it breathe.
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The annoying thing about drawing anywhere public is the interruptions by people making stupid comments about what you are doing . . .
Doing A Replay
Spiritual.
i opened a SARDINE can the other day and seen the UNIVERSE.!!
you keep repeating yourself over and over again
Are you getting it all the first time?
Agreed, far too much talking. Thought we were following exercises and learning to draw, is this a podcast?
Folks there’s 1 billion videos on this site… something’s not right for ya, click away!!! 😂