Since I started drawing, I’ve also started following more artists both here and on other social media sites. One of my favorite finds has been Steve Kidd who’s also a self taught artist. He works in pencil and ink and recently began painting like me, though he’s doing watercolor and makes me look like a finger-painting toddler! Anyway, I’d love for you all to visit and follow Steve on his one year blogging anniversary! Congratulations, Steve!
Amazingly (to me) it’s been a year since I setup this website and a hashtag #stevekiddart on the social media channels.
It was around 4-5 years after I started to teach myself to draw from no background in art whatsoever, I could barely draw a stick man at that point and was one of the many people that would say “oh no, I can’t draw, I’m not talented at all”.
Well, I’d still agree with my former self that I don’t have any natural in-bred talent – but I have learnt a skill through practice and determination. Art is now an inherent part of my life which I simply wouldn’t do without now.
This blog will probably be read more by artists I guess, but if by chance you’re one of those people that says “oh no, I can’t draw, I’m not talented at all” – you absolutely CAN. I…
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Amazing drawings. What a talent!
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Many thanks Peter, I’m currently grinning at your “Two feet of snow” post, nice one :o)
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Wow!! Thank you so much Meg, that’s very kind of you, I’m very glad to have encountered you on this artistic journey as well.
“finger-painting toddler” – that does actually sound how I feel sometimes with these learning pieces. One thing I have learnt is to what extent I can get away from mucking up with more water and paper towels. I didn’t have that option with the ink.
Here’s to our advancement in the art world, long may it continue.
Steve x
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Absolutely my pleasure, Steve. 🙏
I need to set some time aside to practice painting – I’m easily frustrated! Yes, here’s to progress, success and joy! 🥂
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