I started drawing again at 52, after not having done any kind of art since I was 13. I wasnt very good at 13 and I am way better now, receiving commissions for my portraits. I think my age helped immeasurably...I now have patience and attention to detail, neither of which I had at 13. It's never too late
Thank you for your inspiration. I am 60 now and after watching the TH-cam videos and reading comments I am inspired to do so much more and have done so much more than when I was busy working my tail off. Sailing, traveling, fishing and now art! TH-cam is a very positive influence because of people like you.
You know, there was that girl who, in every class, kept drawing while the teacher explained Chemistry or Mathematics (I never liked it) so in secondary school I went to the best art school in Lisbon. It's a public school where great artists like Paula Rego came from. who then went to London. She passed away 1 week ago. "The woman who painted fear" I was at this school for 6 years but it was the 80's and I just wanted punk shows. I fell into the world of drugs and my parents weren't as open as most of my peers' parents. They stopped giving money for material in their heads, it was to buy drugs. I didn't even have A 2 sheets, it was my teacher who gave them to me, but he died young with cancer. I had a lot of loss of friends and it got worse when I was only 25 I wanted to die because I lost my boyfriend and 6 months later my best friend who was more than my sister. I went into a deep depression and didn't touch the drawing anymore. I isolated myself from the world until I met at age 29 what would become the father of my daughters. We were both in the heroin world. But I got pregnant at 31 years old and did a treatment alone at home, nor did I smoke tobacco for over 10 years. I taught them to mix colors and bought everything to draw and then I started drawing again. 4 years later I found myself alone taking care of my twins. It was so bad that he took me to court where I got custody but had a very strong relapse. Until today and they have already graduated in languages, cultures and literature and I never picked up a pencil again. I forgot everything. Now I'm retired and I'm still having this damn depression but the money isn't enough to pay for drawing lessons. I still keep my T, which is a wooden ruler that I put on the school table, it was fixed there and there is a square next to it to measure the squadron, the degrees, etc. I don't even know how to use it anymore. Now I saw her video, is it now? It's free or not. I would be happy. Thank you
You know, there was that girl who, in every class, kept drawing while the teacher explained Chemistry or Mathematics (I never liked it) so in secondary school I went to the best art school in Lisbon. It's a public school where great artists like Paula Rego came from. who then went to London. She passed away 1 week ago. "The woman who painted fear" I was at this school for 6 years but it was the 80's and I just wanted punk shows. I fell into the world of drugs and my parents weren't as open as most of my peers' parents. They stopped giving money for material in their heads, it was to buy drugs. I didn't even have A 2 sheets, it was my teacher who gave them to me, but he died young with cancer. I had a lot of loss of friends and it got worse when I was only 25 I wanted to die because I lost my boyfriend and 6 months later my best friend who was more than my sister. I went into a deep depression and didn't touch the drawing anymore. I isolated myself from the world until I met at age 29 what would become the father of my daughters. We were both in the heroin world. But I got pregnant at 31 years old and did a treatment alone at home, nor did I smoke tobacco for over 10 years. I taught them to mix colors and bought everything to draw and then I started drawing again. 4 years later I found myself alone taking care of my twins. It was so bad that he took me to court where I got custody but had a very strong relapse. Until today and they have already graduated in languages, cultures and literature and I never picked up a pencil again. I forgot everything. Now I'm retired and I'm still having this damn depression but the money isn't enough to pay for drawing lessons. I still keep my T, which is a wooden ruler that I put on the school table, it was fixed there and there is a square next to it to measure the squadron, the degrees, etc. I don't even know how to use it anymore. Now I saw her video, is it now? It's free or not. I would be happy. Thank you
@@SchaeferArt thanks for all your videos..it's not just the starting though. It the feeling I'm not as naturally talented as others to do it professionally and achieve the same heights or goals. .would you think thisnis silly I started in my late 20s/mid 30s? Would you agree..also I'm just curious if I may ask why don't you want self promotion in the comments?
At age 80 I have decided to try sketching and drawing. I really just want to be able to sketch - pictures of grandchildren at the ocean, flowers, landscapes. After getting my materials out and starting, I have found that it is possible and it is such a Zen activity! Love your videos. Thank you.
I'm 28 and just started learning to sketch your videos have been very helpful. I was told growing up art is a waste of time people who do it never get anywhere blah blah blah. And I'm so happy that I've been trying things I never got to do growing up and I would have totally regretted it if I haven't. You inspire me and many others keep up the amazing content thank you so much.
I've recently started drawing again at the age of 47 after my mum found my school art folder. After reminding myself of some techniques, I can see myself improving and learning each time I draw. It also really helps my mental health as I can get into flow, work through the process, be proud of what I achieve and work out how I'd improve it next time. It's never too late!
Hi Brandon! I have just started with your sketching lessons and have to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm 54, always had an insterest in drawing and art and finally decided to take the plunge, a few weeks ago. I'm filled with a sense of adventure and renewal and that in and of itself is golden! Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. To be continued as I progress... Have a great summer. Blessings, Carol Lynn
Yes I also was decent when i was younger (15) but due to pressure of becoming a adult I stopped drawing seriously for the rest of highschool and now I'm ( 21 turning 22) watching and researching how to get better at drawing. You honestly can stop and start alot it only really degrades if you don't practice every so often.
My entire life the "story" was I was good at math, making things, solving problems, but I couldn't draw. I would joke that my stick figures weren't any good. Recently, at the age of 52, I got that urge to draw, and so I am! As you were saying, it is the actual process I'm finding fulfilling, not how good I am or if I can ever do something with it. I have this sneaking feeling that if I'm ever able to draw a free-hand circle that is actually circular I'll be immediately struck by lighting!
Wow, I’m in my early 20’s and I was just thinking about this. Like, I would always look at those who are younger or the same age as me and they were so advanced. I looked at myself and I felt like I’ve lost all of my 7 years of practice or I’m not as creative as I used to be due to a long period of my art blocks and unfortunate events. I love art so much. I feel bad how I dropped it due to mental health. But, thank you for this! 🙏🏽
Same bro, I love art but I've dropped practicing for almost 5 years now for the same reasons as you (mental health) , I'm a complete begginer now, but I'm considering starting to practice again.
I'm in the same boat as you guys. I was super passionate about art ........and then my grandmother passed ......... plus mental health issues as well and all my passion for it went out the window. A decade later and I want to get back into the creativity. I hope y'all find what you are looking for getting back into the creative field as I hope I do. It can only get better from here .....right?
@@wildcherrysan7925 yes let's do it , we totally can ,we're even the same age lol (almost cuz I'll be 20 in october), I really loved that quote he said at the end it really inspires me. *The best time to plant a tree is probably twenty years ago , but the second best time is NOW* Man I love this quote!
@@DarthGoku415 yes it can only get better it's impossible to be worse , you've been through a lot , but now it's your time to start over and start doing the thing you enjoy: *art* I really wish you the best of luck!
I'm starting drawing for the first time at 27 i hope to put some serious commitment to it depending on things. but i did music when i was younger and had to give that up and done nothing creative for 8 years plus. I would like to eventually make an income from the things i do. But ultimately i have spent many years unhappy and ashamed. My goal is to be proud of myself and be happy.
Hey , im so happy to know you're still uploading , i started watching your tutorial on sketching and i progressing and its fun . thanks a lot for those amazing videos
I really appreciate his drawing so much.... I started learning his bacis drawings at two years back and now i am really good at drawing... Thank you schaefar Art
Thank you for this video. It really motivated me to learn not just art, but other hobbies I am passionate for. Even though I am only 14, I see so many people around me that are so advanced in such passions that it demotivates me to develop them. Thank you
I actually genuinely relate to this 💀 I get so envious of people who started certain hobbies at such a young age and are now so good at what they do that I just feel so unaccomplished when I see them. Nonetheless, I know that even though I may be starting 'late', it's better than doing nothing at all.
@@ism06 nice to hear! My main hesitation comes from me thinking that others will judge me for still being a beginner while they are already advanced. But I realised as long as your passion and dedication is there, you will soon catch up. Its all about having fun and there is no need to compare with others.
@@freeziski Ohh, I totally understand that! And hey, don't worry about others will think about you being a beginner. You're doing what you want to do, and that's all that matters 💪
Aw man, don't worry about others. It's your journey and yours alone. By the time you're 32 (like me now) you'll be a pro. Stay patient and focus on yourself.
I’m turning 14 in a few days, and I want to learn how to draw but I feel like there’s no point as there’s plenty of people who have been doing it for years and I could never catch up
I stopped drawing in 1999 and didn’t touch paper with a pencil again until 2016. Since then I’ve become decent, drawing as much as possible, only thing I wonder is how good would I be without a 15 year gap. But life got in the way and I now have more time to draw with love
Indonesian here. I am 35 and just start drawing. This is the first ever tutorial video i found on TH-cam, and i think i will keep watching another videos. This helps me so much. Someone told me to try drawing to keep my mental healthy 😅 and coping stress. He is right. 😄
Apa khabar? :) (I know a little Malay actually haha). Hope you enjoy the videos, and I hope the drawing goes well! Have fun, relax, and enjoy the process.
Well, you're wrong. Once you're 7 years old or older, it's too late to start then. It's over. Haha not really, I'm just kidding and being stupid. I totally agree with you. You said it quite well :)
I have never drawn seriously as a kid I started drawing properly when I was 17 I also thought that it was late for me to start but I didn't care about it If I had time to think that I had time to draw I had inspiration I wanted draw like the manga artists whose manga i read I started drawing freehand then I started learning proper techniques and now one year I can draw quiet well I still struggle with paint but I never gave up many artists started drawing at early or late twenties some even later its all about if you want to do it or not, thinking its too late is an excuse if you really want to do something you don't find excuses to not do it.
Really amazing video brendon ✌ Its been two years since im following you. I got to know about your channel in lockdown, when I had an urge to learn to draw. so I searched how to draw and your course popped up and watching the whole series, I really learned how to draw and man it relived my memories like when I was a child and I used to draw happily and enjoy drawing but as I grew up my connection to drawing became weak but now watching you brendon once again it has become strong. Whenever I feel back I watch your 'learn to draw' series and your videos for motivation. *Thankyou for all your videos It has really helped me a lot*
hi, just to let you know that you are doing such an amazing job by spreading your words via TH-cam. I just want to thank you so much for bringing such a positive and peaceful vibe everytime you speak. I have been following you since a month & you have inspired me to start sketching. I feel genuinely happy to see your videos and your voice is so soothing, feels like I have known you for such a long time ago, you feel like a home. Thank you dude! PEACE.
Wow thank you so much. This comment just made my day 😊 really appreciate your thoughts and kind words. I hope your art and drawing is going well. I’ll try to keep making good videos and do my best. More to come soon. Thanks again! Any questions or anything, just let me know.
Thank you for this video. I'm in my 30's and when I was a kid, I loved to draw. I had a natural talent for it. But for some reason in my teens, I was too stubborn and only wanted to draw or whatever in art class. I didn't do many other art assignments, so I failed art class in 10th grade. I was so full of angst and ended up taking CAD for my art credit, then eventually years later I destroyed all of my old art. It's sort of always been in the back of my mind. I even thought about taking art classes in college but felt intimidated; I ended up studying philosophy, another passion. Recently, I bought a drawing pen for my tablet, so maybe I can start again some time.
Hey Schaefer, I'm always happy to see your art. You help me feel inspired and I wish you would post more videos and draw more so I have more to watch. Thank you and have a great night!
I love this. I started drawing again in my late 50’s just before lockdown, after over 20 years of not creating art. When I look at my first tentative sketch now and look at what I’ve achieved since, i’m amazed at what I’ve done so far. In fact, I’m now scared I won’t have time to do everything I want to do. It can take you in very strange and different directions too. Just get on with it, it’s NEVER too late and you’ll have fun along the way.
Someone might laugh at me when I say I'm almost 25 and wished that started drawing much earlier in life, I never did art in my life even as a time waster during boring classes. I feel lost and don't know how to even start or where, what to start with to improve, I'm just so eager to be good at drawing before I turn 30 and seem can't enjoy the process. I need to get over that mindset and maybe find a pro that might help/teach me because I'm not good at being a self taught in something I never did before in my life
I have just started a lot of things...embroidery brought me here. I'm glad it did. I am loving it. I do have a question. I am 49 and sometimes wonder that same question and then think, no, it's not. I don't want to have anymore regrets with the "I can't do that" or "I'm not talented enough". By golly, I CAN, I WILL, I AM! I just wish I already knew what all the different things were so I could choose the 'right' drawing set for me. lol Have a good one, Mr. Schaefer!
Wow I can say that I've heard that a lot - embroidery brought you here. Very interesting :) I'm glad you are loving drawing so far. What was your question by the way? I think I missed it haha. You have a great mindset though! That's really half the battle to be honest. Have fun with it!
@@SchaeferArt Haha I forgot to ask it,old age as my son calls it! What is charcoal willow sticks? I bought a kit from Amazon that has them. It will be here next week and was wondering.
@@marciabranch2987 It's a type of charcoal, I believe it is very soft. Mostly used for sketching and such, it smears very easily. It will be fun to play around with and see if you like it.
I’m so glad I found this video. I’ve been wanting to start drawing but I kept telling myself it was too late for me… Thank you for reminding me that it’s never too late
Wow. I decided a couple days ago that I wanted to learn to draw. I gave it up when I was young because of mean comments from some people. I'm almost 40 now but I agree that it's never too late!
I always wanted to be a person who can draw, i have have been drawing , painting Since my childhood but never really feel urge to improve myself because it doesn’t matter what i draw, drawing makes me feel ease and relaxed but now at the age of 24, i think i should push myself a little harder to improve my skills and to take it more seriously. This comment section and the video assured me that I am not that late.Hopefully i will achieve my dream to be called a proper artist.
As someone who is (almost) 72 yrs old, I can say that arthritis in my hands and grip strength issues are the biggest roadblocks to getting fine work done. It's demoralizing to see loss of motor skills, to even see our handwriting integrity decline. "Never say never" is fine and good, but I find it easier to go with this mantra, "Slow and steady wins the race." Actually at my age, there is no race. Simply finishing is its own lofty reward.
I got into drawing once again at the age of 18(19 rn) and tbh I thought it was a really late age to start but I'm glad to know that there isn't any sort of thing about starting late Great video!
Great message! I have been drawing since I was a kid, nothing serious or that great but I guess i have improved over the years but I feel like if there is one thing I need to get into more and get better at it is this. I have been doing very little so far in my life and have a hard time getting out of old bad habits but it is another tale.. I have problems with looking at where exactly to start and how? Maybe going to an art school or taking a course could help me since I tend to be bad at teaching myself and tend to lose focus or maybe I just need to find motivation.
Well I have my own course on my website if that's your thing: www.schaeferfineart.com/intuitive-drawing-course I truly believe you should just focus on the fundamentals and what you're interested in drawing. And if you don't know, then start drawing everything until you find out what you like best. The more you draw, the more you'll improve. Just takes time.
Hi schaeferart ... Only today i discovered your channel... But your vedio are amazing... I've learned a lot.. Thank you so much for making this video... I'll continue to watch it from now on..
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Wow!! I really needed this tbh. I'm 16 rn but I sometimes feel like it's too late to draw. When I was 11, I drew a lot but gave up & I really do regret doing that. But now, I'm gonna continue bc I really LOVE drawing!! ☝️
Omg same !! I was also embarrassed of my own skill at that time , since there were people who's waay better than me at that age , I felt like it was pointless now they already improved and are much better than me but I sometimes tell myself that I draw for myself and it doesn't matter if I started late , what matters is to try and who knows maybe I'll actually be a professional at it and do something successful with it, but still I am quite embarrassed to start from scratch now at 16 when there's talented artists in my school but again, I draw for myself and not for people so they can say I'm talented or so , I'm gonna work hard and keep it a secret from everyone, why? So I won't get compared to anyone and get discouraged again
Hi, great videos! I’m a little less than halfway through the pencil drawing collection and am hooked! What is the white drawing utensil you’re using in this video?
White pen :) Let me get you a link to it: White Uniball Pens: amzn.to/31ZCc6E White Gelly Roll Pens: amzn.to/2Y7Y9gf The Gelly Roll isn't as bright of a white, but I still use it for certain occasions. Both are good to use and try. Thanks for watching! :) Sorry for delayed response!
there is so much i want to do and learn in life specially Art but knowing the fact that in any day and second we will all die and all your hardworks(working and learning hard on something is not easy at first and let's not deny it that it will give you frustration and other obstacles, and by the time that you have finally achieved it then you suddenly die huhuhuhu so-- yah you people get the point right?)
i can paint and do watercolor but when i’m watching and trying to follow the lines in correct portion. i feel stupid sharing that but it’s stalling drawing pencil. 😣 anyone else
I want to draw digitali but I also want to skecth and draw whit ink so is it possible to learn digital and traditinal (mostly pencils and black and white drawings) at the same time.
Do u have any tips on art block?? I always tend to have really bad art blocks to where I just can’t like draw smth, or come up with ideas, then I become stuck with looking at Pinterest for drawing ideas, and forget that I was gonna draw smth😕
It depends on what you're interested in drawing, etc what your goals are. I would try to figure out the problem as best as I can and then work backwards and come up with ways to avoid that issue in the future. So for example, if you can't come up with ideas sometimes, then I would personally spend time gathering reference photos, write down lists of ideas - so that when I actually feel like drawing but not sure what I want, I can go through my folders and files and have a lot of inspiration of stuff I already like or am interested in drawing. Pinterest is great for drawing ideas but I can''t really help you in the productivity department. If you get distracted on there, you have to just try to remember why you're on there and get back on track and work on finding something to draw. Here's what I did this year: I decided I'm only going to draw / paint cats, owls, and subjects based on photos from my recent travels. These are personal to me and things I enjoy drawing and studying. So now, this whole year - I don't have to worry about what to draw. I have my focuses. And if I get bored with them, then I just experiment. I try a new medium or a new way of drawing them or add something to them, etc. Hope some of this was helpful in some way. It's something personal you'll have to figure out for yourself but don't let Pinterest take over your time. Use it as a tool and create boards based on your interests for creating art. Save photos for using as references later. Develop some discipline :)
I took up drawing at 48 years old with zero experience whatsoever. Unable to draw even a stick figure correctly. Today, after almost 2 years of at least 3 times/week two hours at a time my progress is negligible. Actually, it is too late after a certain age.
I took up drawing at 48 years old with zero experience whatsoever. Unable to draw even a stick figure correctly. Today, after almost 2 years of at least 3 times/week two hours at a time my progress is negligible. Actually, it is too late after a certain age.
I started drawing again at 52, after not having done any kind of art since I was 13. I wasnt very good at 13 and I am way better now, receiving commissions for my portraits. I think my age helped immeasurably...I now have patience and attention to detail, neither of which I had at 13. It's never too late
Thank you for your inspiration. I am 60 now and after watching the TH-cam videos and reading comments I am inspired to do so much more and have done so much more than when I was busy working my tail off. Sailing, traveling, fishing and now art! TH-cam is a very positive influence because of people like you.
So glad to hear that, so inspiring and awesome.
You know, there was that girl who, in every class, kept drawing while the teacher explained Chemistry or Mathematics (I never liked it) so in secondary school I went to the best art school in Lisbon. It's a public school where great artists like Paula Rego came from. who then went to London. She passed away 1 week ago. "The woman who painted fear" I was at this school for 6 years but it was the 80's and I just wanted punk shows. I fell into the world of drugs and my parents weren't as open as most of my peers' parents. They stopped giving money for material in their heads, it was to buy drugs. I didn't even have A 2 sheets, it was my teacher who gave them to me, but he died young with cancer. I had a lot of loss of friends and it got worse when I was only 25 I wanted to die because I lost my boyfriend and 6 months later my best friend who was more than my sister. I went into a deep depression and didn't touch the drawing anymore. I isolated myself from the world until I met at age 29 what would become the father of my daughters. We were both in the heroin world. But I got pregnant at 31 years old and did a treatment alone at home, nor did I smoke tobacco for over 10 years. I taught them to mix colors and bought everything to draw and then I started drawing again. 4 years later I found myself alone taking care of my twins. It was so bad that he took me to court where I got custody but had a very strong relapse. Until today and they have already graduated in languages, cultures and literature and I never picked up a pencil again. I forgot everything. Now I'm retired and I'm still having this damn depression but the money isn't enough to pay for drawing lessons. I still keep my T, which is a wooden ruler that I put on the school table, it was fixed there and there is a square next to it to measure the squadron, the degrees, etc. I don't even know how to use it anymore. Now I saw her video, is it now? It's free or not. I would be happy. Thank you
You know, there was that girl who, in every class, kept drawing while the teacher explained Chemistry or Mathematics (I never liked it) so in secondary school I went to the best art school in Lisbon. It's a public school where great artists like Paula Rego came from. who then went to London. She passed away 1 week ago. "The woman who painted fear" I was at this school for 6 years but it was the 80's and I just wanted punk shows. I fell into the world of drugs and my parents weren't as open as most of my peers' parents. They stopped giving money for material in their heads, it was to buy drugs. I didn't even have A 2 sheets, it was my teacher who gave them to me, but he died young with cancer. I had a lot of loss of friends and it got worse when I was only 25 I wanted to die because I lost my boyfriend and 6 months later my best friend who was more than my sister. I went into a deep depression and didn't touch the drawing anymore. I isolated myself from the world until I met at age 29 what would become the father of my daughters. We were both in the heroin world. But I got pregnant at 31 years old and did a treatment alone at home, nor did I smoke tobacco for over 10 years. I taught them to mix colors and bought everything to draw and then I started drawing again. 4 years later I found myself alone taking care of my twins. It was so bad that he took me to court where I got custody but had a very strong relapse. Until today and they have already graduated in languages, cultures and literature and I never picked up a pencil again. I forgot everything. Now I'm retired and I'm still having this damn depression but the money isn't enough to pay for drawing lessons. I still keep my T, which is a wooden ruler that I put on the school table, it was fixed there and there is a square next to it to measure the squadron, the degrees, etc. I don't even know how to use it anymore. Now I saw her video, is it now? It's free or not. I would be happy. Thank you
@@SchaeferArt thanks for all your videos..it's not just the starting though. It the feeling I'm not as naturally talented as others to do it professionally and achieve the same heights or goals. .would you think thisnis silly I started in my late 20s/mid 30s? Would you agree..also I'm just curious if I may ask why don't you want self promotion in the comments?
I was 53 when I started drawing and painting.....I'm 60 now and sell my painting.......never too late!!!!!!
So awesome to hear!
Wow, I'm 58, and I always had a burning artistic desire......You inspire me!...... Thanks
At age 80 I have decided to try sketching and drawing. I really just want to be able to sketch - pictures of grandchildren at the ocean, flowers, landscapes. After getting my materials out and starting, I have found that it is possible and it is such a Zen activity! Love your videos. Thank you.
you still alive? how's the sketching goin 😅
@@XeB9701 bro...
@@artkayra what? bros 80. Idk how he's doing or what he's got going on.
I'm 28 and just started learning to sketch your videos have been very helpful. I was told growing up art is a waste of time people who do it never get anywhere blah blah blah. And I'm so happy that I've been trying things I never got to do growing up and I would have totally regretted it if I haven't. You inspire me and many others keep up the amazing content thank you so much.
I've recently started drawing again at the age of 47 after my mum found my school art folder. After reminding myself of some techniques, I can see myself improving and learning each time I draw. It also really helps my mental health as I can get into flow, work through the process, be proud of what I achieve and work out how I'd improve it next time. It's never too late!
Sounds awesome, enjoy it and have fun! :)
From 9 years to now he is sitll making videos for us 👏
Trying my best :)
@@SchaeferArt good luck
Hi Brandon!
I have just started with your sketching lessons and have to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I'm 54, always had an insterest in drawing and art and finally decided to take the plunge, a few weeks ago.
I'm filled with a sense of adventure and renewal and that in and of itself is golden!
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.
To be continued as I progress... Have a great summer.
Blessings,
Carol Lynn
Hello, I just wanted to tell you that I discovered your channel because of my teacher's art class years ago and I still watch you. i like your videos.
Glad to hear that, much appreciated! :)
watch my drawings
Yes I also was decent when i was younger (15) but due to pressure of becoming a adult I stopped drawing seriously for the rest of highschool and now I'm ( 21 turning 22) watching and researching how to get better at drawing. You honestly can stop and start alot it only really degrades if you don't practice every so often.
My entire life the "story" was I was good at math, making things, solving problems, but I couldn't draw. I would joke that my stick figures weren't any good. Recently, at the age of 52, I got that urge to draw, and so I am! As you were saying, it is the actual process I'm finding fulfilling, not how good I am or if I can ever do something with it. I have this sneaking feeling that if I'm ever able to draw a free-hand circle that is actually circular I'll be immediately struck by lighting!
Wow, I’m in my early 20’s and I was just thinking about this. Like, I would always look at those who are younger or the same age as me and they were so advanced. I looked at myself and I felt like I’ve lost all of my 7 years of practice or I’m not as creative as I used to be due to a long period of my art blocks and unfortunate events. I love art so much. I feel bad how I dropped it due to mental health. But, thank you for this! 🙏🏽
Same bro, I love art but I've dropped practicing for almost 5 years now for the same reasons as you (mental health) , I'm a complete begginer now, but I'm considering starting to practice again.
@@Explore.ndEnjoy I’m rooting for you! Let’s pick ourselves back up! 🤍
I'm in the same boat as you guys. I was super passionate about art ........and then my grandmother passed ......... plus mental health issues as well and
all my passion for it went out the window.
A decade later and I want to get back into the creativity. I hope y'all find what you are looking for getting back into the creative field as I hope I do.
It can only get better from here .....right?
@@wildcherrysan7925 yes let's do it , we totally can ,we're even the same age lol (almost cuz I'll be 20 in october), I really loved that quote he said at the end it really inspires me.
*The best time to plant a tree is probably twenty years ago , but the second best time is NOW*
Man I love this quote!
@@DarthGoku415 yes it can only get better it's impossible to be worse , you've been through a lot , but now it's your time to start over and start doing the thing you enjoy: *art*
I really wish you the best of luck!
I'm starting drawing for the first time at 27 i hope to put some serious commitment to it depending on things. but i did music when i was younger and had to give that up and done nothing creative for 8 years plus. I would like to eventually make an income from the things i do. But ultimately i have spent many years unhappy and ashamed. My goal is to be proud of myself and be happy.
The only rule of art is there are no rules. Best of luck you will definitely be happy and enjoy what you do, friend. ✌
I hope you can get back into it and find happiness. It's worth it
Hey , im so happy to know you're still uploading , i started watching your tutorial on sketching and i progressing and its fun . thanks a lot for those amazing videos
I will upload a lot more soon in the next month or two. Keep an eye out.
I really appreciate his drawing so much.... I started learning his bacis drawings at two years back and now i am really good at drawing... Thank you schaefar Art
So glad to hear that, hope it's going well! :)
Thank you for this video. It really motivated me to learn not just art, but other hobbies I am passionate for. Even though I am only 14, I see so many people around me that are so advanced in such passions that it demotivates me to develop them. Thank you
I actually genuinely relate to this 💀 I get so envious of people who started certain hobbies at such a young age and are now so good at what they do that I just feel so unaccomplished when I see them. Nonetheless, I know that even though I may be starting 'late', it's better than doing nothing at all.
@@ism06 nice to hear! My main hesitation comes from me thinking that others will judge me for still being a beginner while they are already advanced. But I realised as long as your passion and dedication is there, you will soon catch up. Its all about having fun and there is no need to compare with others.
@@freeziski Ohh, I totally understand that! And hey, don't worry about others will think about you being a beginner. You're doing what you want to do, and that's all that matters 💪
Aw man, don't worry about others. It's your journey and yours alone. By the time you're 32 (like me now) you'll be a pro. Stay patient and focus on yourself.
I’m turning 14 in a few days, and I want to learn how to draw but I feel like there’s no point as there’s plenty of people who have been doing it for years and I could never catch up
I stopped drawing in 1999 and didn’t touch paper with a pencil again until 2016. Since then I’ve become decent, drawing as much as possible, only thing I wonder is how good would I be without a 15 year gap. But life got in the way and I now have more time to draw with love
Indonesian here.
I am 35 and just start drawing. This is the first ever tutorial video i found on TH-cam, and i think i will keep watching another videos.
This helps me so much.
Someone told me to try drawing to keep my mental healthy 😅 and coping stress.
He is right. 😄
Apa khabar? :) (I know a little Malay actually haha).
Hope you enjoy the videos, and I hope the drawing goes well! Have fun, relax, and enjoy the process.
@@SchaeferArt Baik. Luar biasa. Wkkk
@@kalaunakmaju wkwk aku masih belajar. Aku noob
Mosy ppl my age are making amazing art pices while i draw like a 7 year old but i want to learn and i will learn ty
I believe it's never too late to start drawing. Passion for creativity is limitless. 😁
Well, you're wrong. Once you're 7 years old or older, it's too late to start then. It's over.
Haha not really, I'm just kidding and being stupid. I totally agree with you. You said it quite well :)
@@SchaeferArt you had me in the first half, ngl
@@holorenSHORTS haha :)
@@holorenSHORTS He truly did! 😂😋
I have never drawn seriously as a kid I started drawing properly when I was 17 I also thought that it was late for me to start but I didn't care about it If I had time to think that I had time to draw I had inspiration I wanted draw like the manga artists whose manga i read I started drawing freehand then I started learning proper techniques and now one year I can draw quiet well I still struggle with paint but I never gave up many artists started drawing at early or late twenties some even later its all about if you want to do it or not, thinking its too late is an excuse if you really want to do something you don't find excuses to not do it.
Well said
Always a pleasure to watch you draw or paint! You never disappoint! This cat is beautiful!
Thank you :)
Thank you for taking the time to inspire and create a better world!!
You bet!
I have put down my pencils for a little while but watching this I think I want you to pick them back up again. Great video!
I understand. I've done the same with painting recently :( THanks for watchign!
Really amazing video brendon ✌ Its been two years since im following you. I got to know about your channel in lockdown, when I had an urge to learn to draw. so I searched how to draw and your course popped up and watching the whole series, I really learned how to draw and man it relived my memories like when I was a child and I used to draw happily and enjoy drawing but as I grew up my connection to drawing became weak but now watching you brendon once again it has become strong. Whenever I feel back I watch your 'learn to draw' series and your videos for motivation.
*Thankyou for all your videos It has really helped me a lot*
So glad to hear this :) That's really awesome. Hope all is going well with your art and drawing.
This video came at a great time for me. Thank you.
So glad to hear
I've really been thinking about drawing and I have many doubts whether I actually will accomplish anything drawing so thx for the encouraging video
hi, just to let you know that you are doing such an amazing job by spreading your words via TH-cam. I just want to thank you so much for bringing such a positive and peaceful vibe everytime you speak. I have been following you since a month & you have inspired me to start sketching. I feel genuinely happy to see your videos and your voice is so soothing, feels like I have known you for such a long time ago, you feel like a home. Thank you dude! PEACE.
Wow thank you so much. This comment just made my day 😊 really appreciate your thoughts and kind words. I hope your art and drawing is going well. I’ll try to keep making good videos and do my best. More to come soon. Thanks again! Any questions or anything, just let me know.
Thank you for this video.
I'm in my 30's and when I was a kid, I loved to draw. I had a natural talent for it. But for some reason in my teens, I was too stubborn and only wanted to draw or whatever in art class. I didn't do many other art assignments, so I failed art class in 10th grade.
I was so full of angst and ended up taking CAD for my art credit, then eventually years later I destroyed all of my old art. It's sort of always been in the back of my mind. I even thought about taking art classes in college but felt intimidated; I ended up studying philosophy, another passion.
Recently, I bought a drawing pen for my tablet, so maybe I can start again some time.
I love this video so much, thank you very much , I really needed this , never regretted subscribing to this channel.
THank you for the kind words :) I'll try to keep making you proud.
Thank you so much I needed to watch this 😢❤
Glad to hear :)
Really enjoyed your video made me feel good It made me believe in myself.
You described me in this video, and you are absolutely right. I'm sticking with it now, and you are a great inspiration.
Awesome! Glad to hear that :)
Thanks bro I really appreciate the motivation. Peace ✌️
Hey Schaefer, I'm always happy to see your art. You help me feel inspired and I wish you would post more videos and draw more so I have more to watch. Thank you and have a great night!
I plan to start posting a lot more regularly soon. Be patient. I have a plan for the 2nd half of this year :)
@@SchaeferArt ok cool. Good to hear! I was the one who bought the baby tiger cub drawing you did on a stream.
@@Dutch0704 I remember that one! Thank you so much for buying it. That was one of my favorite ones. I hope all is well with you :)
I love this. I started drawing again in my late 50’s just before lockdown, after over 20 years of not creating art. When I look at my first tentative sketch now and look at what I’ve achieved since, i’m amazed at what I’ve done so far. In fact, I’m now scared I won’t have time to do everything I want to do. It can take you in very strange and different directions too. Just get on with it, it’s NEVER too late and you’ll have fun along the way.
Well said! Glad to hear that, hope the art goes well!
You are so wise. I love this advice
Thank you, I try :) I just learn from other people smarter than me
Am 53 just started airbrushing a year ago but thought I'd better learn to draw first 😊. Great channel by the way keep up the good work.
Thank you much appreciated! Have fun :)
Someone might laugh at me when I say I'm almost 25 and wished that started drawing much earlier in life, I never did art in my life even as a time waster during boring classes. I feel lost and don't know how to even start or where, what to start with to improve, I'm just so eager to be good at drawing before I turn 30 and seem can't enjoy the process. I need to get over that mindset and maybe find a pro that might help/teach me because I'm not good at being a self taught in something I never did before in my life
Thank you for this! Your videos have inspired me to start drawing.
You can do it! Glad to hear this :)
Thank you bro thank you for every single video you made you always push me forward and encourage me 🤍
Glad to hear that bro! Thanks for watching and I hope your art and drawing goes well. That's my goal :)
I have just started a lot of things...embroidery brought me here. I'm glad it did. I am loving it. I do have a question. I am 49 and sometimes wonder that same question and then think, no, it's not. I don't want to have anymore regrets with the "I can't do that" or "I'm not talented enough". By golly, I CAN, I WILL, I AM! I just wish I already knew what all the different things were so I could choose the 'right' drawing set for me. lol Have a good one, Mr. Schaefer!
Wow I can say that I've heard that a lot - embroidery brought you here. Very interesting :) I'm glad you are loving drawing so far. What was your question by the way? I think I missed it haha. You have a great mindset though! That's really half the battle to be honest. Have fun with it!
@@SchaeferArt Haha I forgot to ask it,old age as my son calls it! What is charcoal willow sticks? I bought a kit from Amazon that has them. It will be here next week and was wondering.
@@marciabranch2987 It's a type of charcoal, I believe it is very soft. Mostly used for sketching and such, it smears very easily. It will be fun to play around with and see if you like it.
@@SchaeferArt Thank you, I will most definitely be playing around with everything in the kit when I get it! Enjoy your evening!
Great video. Thank you!
Thank you too
I’m so glad I found this video. I’ve been wanting to start drawing but I kept telling myself it was too late for me… Thank you for reminding me that it’s never too late
Glad I could help!
I love the way you shade
Thank you 😊
Wow. I decided a couple days ago that I wanted to learn to draw. I gave it up when I was young because of mean comments from some people. I'm almost 40 now but I agree that it's never too late!
It isn't about the age , it's about the commitment
Perfectly said
I always wanted to be a person who can draw, i have have been drawing , painting
Since my childhood but never really feel urge to improve myself because it doesn’t matter what i draw, drawing makes me feel ease and relaxed but now at the age of 24, i think i should push myself a little harder to improve my skills and to take it more seriously. This comment section and the video assured me that I am not that late.Hopefully i will achieve my dream to be called a proper artist.
Thank you 🙏 for your view🇦🇺
Thank you too
As someone who is (almost) 72 yrs old, I can say that arthritis in my hands and grip strength issues are the biggest roadblocks to getting fine work done. It's demoralizing to see loss of motor skills, to even see our handwriting integrity decline. "Never say never" is fine and good, but I find it easier to go with this mantra, "Slow and steady wins the race." Actually at my age, there is no race. Simply finishing is its own lofty reward.
This was about 9 years ago thant you replyed to my comment and it just filled me with joy bc ou were the first person to reply haha
Wow haha, time is flying by :)
Just wanna say it's amasing to see how much your chanal grow, i've been here since 100 subs
Thank you, much appreciated. I hope I can keep growing it more, especially the views :)
I appreciate the support as well!
I got into drawing once again at the age of 18(19 rn) and tbh I thought it was a really late age to start but I'm glad to know that there isn't any sort of thing about starting late
Great video!
For sure, 18 is not late at all haha. Hope it goes well :)
Great message! I have been drawing since I was a kid, nothing serious or that great but I guess i have improved over the years but I feel like if there is one thing I need to get into more and get better at it is this. I have been doing very little so far in my life and have a hard time getting out of old bad habits but it is another tale.. I have problems with looking at where exactly to start and how?
Maybe going to an art school or taking a course could help me since I tend to be bad at teaching myself and tend to lose focus or maybe I just need to find motivation.
Well I have my own course on my website if that's your thing: www.schaeferfineart.com/intuitive-drawing-course
I truly believe you should just focus on the fundamentals and what you're interested in drawing. And if you don't know, then start drawing everything until you find out what you like best. The more you draw, the more you'll improve. Just takes time.
Hi schaeferart ... Only today i discovered your channel... But your vedio are amazing... I've learned a lot.. Thank you so much for making this video... I'll continue to watch it from now on..
Thank you, much appreciated!
There is no age limit to start…the greatest artists in history were all ages and some were even blind…there are no limits
I like that! Well said!
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Wow!! I really needed this tbh. I'm 16 rn but I sometimes feel like it's too late to draw. When I was 11, I drew a lot but gave up & I really do regret doing that. But now, I'm gonna continue bc I really LOVE drawing!! ☝️
You can do it!
Omg same !! I was also embarrassed of my own skill at that time , since there were people who's waay better than me at that age , I felt like it was pointless now they already improved and are much better than me but I sometimes tell myself that I draw for myself and it doesn't matter if I started late , what matters is to try and who knows maybe I'll actually be a professional at it and do something successful with it, but still I am quite embarrassed to start from scratch now at 16 when there's talented artists in my school but again, I draw for myself and not for people so they can say I'm talented or so , I'm gonna work hard and keep it a secret from everyone, why? So I won't get compared to anyone and get discouraged again
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Can you give us a link for your old green pencil sketching set that you used in your learn how to draw series
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THANK YOU
NP :)
Thank you for this video
No problem 😊
Hi, great videos! I’m a little less than halfway through the pencil drawing collection and am hooked!
What is the white drawing utensil you’re using in this video?
White pen :) Let me get you a link to it:
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The Gelly Roll isn't as bright of a white, but I still use it for certain occasions. Both are good to use and try. Thanks for watching! :) Sorry for delayed response!
Thanks man
No problem
Tank you so mutch .
No problem :)
there is so much i want to do and learn in life specially Art but knowing the fact that in any day and second we will all die and all your hardworks(working and learning hard on something is not easy at first and let's not deny it that it will give you frustration and other obstacles, and by the time that you have finally achieved it then you suddenly die huhuhuhu so-- yah you people get the point right?)
im 44 and trying to learn to airbrush but needed to learn to draw first. So I am here trying hard to learn.
Wow l like your drawings
Thank you! Cheers!
i can paint and do watercolor but when i’m watching and trying to follow the lines in correct portion. i feel stupid sharing that but it’s stalling drawing pencil. 😣 anyone else
nice amazing artist🙂
I'm 20 when I dicided to draw haha!
I started really drawing at age 17 and I know a person who started at age 35
That's really cool
I want to draw digitali but I also want to skecth and draw whit ink so is it possible to learn digital and traditinal (mostly pencils and black and white drawings) at the same time.
For sure
It's really difficult for me to shade a draw with pencil
Do u have any tips on art block?? I always tend to have really bad art blocks to where I just can’t like draw smth, or come up with ideas, then I become stuck with looking at Pinterest for drawing ideas, and forget that I was gonna draw smth😕
It depends on what you're interested in drawing, etc what your goals are. I would try to figure out the problem as best as I can and then work backwards and come up with ways to avoid that issue in the future. So for example, if you can't come up with ideas sometimes, then I would personally spend time gathering reference photos, write down lists of ideas - so that when I actually feel like drawing but not sure what I want, I can go through my folders and files and have a lot of inspiration of stuff I already like or am interested in drawing.
Pinterest is great for drawing ideas but I can''t really help you in the productivity department. If you get distracted on there, you have to just try to remember why you're on there and get back on track and work on finding something to draw.
Here's what I did this year: I decided I'm only going to draw / paint cats, owls, and subjects based on photos from my recent travels. These are personal to me and things I enjoy drawing and studying. So now, this whole year - I don't have to worry about what to draw. I have my focuses. And if I get bored with them, then I just experiment. I try a new medium or a new way of drawing them or add something to them, etc.
Hope some of this was helpful in some way. It's something personal you'll have to figure out for yourself but don't let Pinterest take over your time. Use it as a tool and create boards based on your interests for creating art. Save photos for using as references later. Develop some discipline :)
@@SchaeferArt This actually helps a lot, thank you so much for your input
I only watched this cuz hecker was in the thumbnail
It's never too late. "The effort is the reward." (not sure who this quote came from)
Such a great quote :) Thanks for sharing!
The best time to plant a tree was yesterday the secound best day is today
Bingo!
I'm 54 I draw , my brother 56 and he's an author , and has a degree
Awesome
I’m 8 and I’m trying to draw
Awesome, enjoy it!
I took up drawing at 48 years old with zero experience whatsoever. Unable to draw even a stick figure correctly. Today, after almost 2 years of at least 3 times/week two hours at a time my progress is negligible. Actually, it is too late after a certain age.
The best time to learn a skill was when you were younger. The second best time is now.
For sure!
Adhd: no you can start at any age. Even if you are a necron
I guess it's too late when your hands fall off.
Nah man, use your feet or mouth, whatever you got. People have done it :)
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Floppa
Who now?
@@SchaeferArt th-cam.com/video/NM22Xh0SD6g/w-d-xo.html It's a caracal
are you guys on instagram? it would be nice to follow and see growth
I took up drawing at 48 years old with zero experience whatsoever. Unable to draw even a stick figure correctly. Today, after almost 2 years of at least 3 times/week two hours at a time my progress is negligible. Actually, it is too late after a certain age.