Some paper, a pencil. Later, I added some watercolors and switched to fountain pen instead of the pencil and that’s about it. OK, the truth is that I also enjoy trying new materials just for the fun of it but, really, all I use is the fountain pen, a set of watercolors and some nice paper.
I watched (too) many YT videos but did not learn much (probably a me issue, mind you, but I considered there was too many repetitive content, too much talking heads, too much ‘wow’ and way too much focus on gear instead of actual sketching/painting content). Then, I purchased Proko’s beginner class (whether you’re analog or digital, it won’t change a thing). I’m still following the course as of now (I’m real slow learner because old me regularly needs to spend a lot of time not drawing and not moving much at all, for that matter) but it’s an excellent course. It’s focused, entertaining and, well, it’s highly competent. Worth every cent.
My only regret? Not having started much, much younger has there is no shortcut to practice and practice takes time, a lot of it. So, stop hesitating and start. Don’t be afraid as you can only get better ;)
Also, the older one gets, the slower one learns… but I plan on keeping learning and sketching for as long as I can.
Also, just in case that would worry you, I have no issue at all knowing I’m not a skilled artist and never will publish a book or make an expo or whatever. I don’t care. I enjoy doing sketching because it’s fun, relaxing and because it feels great… even when it’s frustrating, btw. It’s a positive frustration, one that pushes me to try to do better with the next sketch and one that makes rejoice every time I manage to do exactly that (better) ;)
50+ here. I recently started.
Some paper, a pencil. Later, I added some watercolors and switched to fountain pen instead of the pencil and that’s about it. OK, the truth is that I also enjoy trying new materials just for the fun of it but, really, all I use is the fountain pen, a set of watercolors and some nice paper.
I watched (too) many YT videos but did not learn much (probably a me issue, mind you, but I considered there was too many repetitive content, too much talking heads, too much ‘wow’ and way too much focus on gear instead of actual sketching/painting content). Then, I purchased Proko’s beginner class (whether you’re analog or digital, it won’t change a thing). I’m still following the course as of now (I’m real slow learner because old me regularly needs to spend a lot of time not drawing and not moving much at all, for that matter) but it’s an excellent course. It’s focused, entertaining and, well, it’s highly competent. Worth every cent.
My only regret? Not having started much, much younger has there is no shortcut to practice and practice takes time, a lot of it. So, stop hesitating and start. Don’t be afraid as you can only get better ;)
Also, the older one gets, the slower one learns… but I plan on keeping learning and sketching for as long as I can.
Also, just in case that would worry you, I have no issue at all knowing I’m not a skilled artist and never will publish a book or make an expo or whatever. I don’t care. I enjoy doing sketching because it’s fun, relaxing and because it feels great… even when it’s frustrating, btw. It’s a positive frustration, one that pushes me to try to do better with the next sketch and one that makes rejoice every time I manage to do exactly that (better) ;)