Inspiration from Nature
If you need inspiration for that first sketch, try looking out the window to the nearest tree or bush! Or draw your pet cat, curled in a ball on the couch. Artists throughout history have created images of nature .
Animals and plants are rich in texture and design- perfect for the budding artist’s sketch pad. Don’t worry a bit if your first efforts are disappointing. Every step you take to capture life with your pencil is another step towards becoming an artist- someone who can see what’s there and interpret it creatively.