I just want to share with you how I got into drawing, because who would have ever thought that I would, I certainly did not.

School can really mess you up when it comes to interests, something that you love doing on your spare time can be complete and utter suffering in school. I never had much of a talent for drawing and it did not help that I personally had no interest towards it. Do not take me wrong, I have always loved art, especially music and I admire people who have a great talent for drawing/painting. I went through a very rough patch in December last year (2008) and was in a very bad situation. To just completely think of something else and just take me away from reality for a little bit I actually picked up a pencil and a crappy note book. Of course, everything that I initially sketched out looked like a 3-year old's art (no offense to toddlers), still I stuck with it because it was something new and pleasantly distracting in my life. Eventually after a couple of days I picked up my wife's Tarot, "The Faeries' Oracle" made by the brilliant and talented 'Brian Froud'. I would say that he was the one who helped me, because I got really sucked into his art, the beautiful creatures and environments that 'Froud' has the talent to see (that is a whole other story). After drawing his pieces that I loved doing I got a hold of some books on drawing techniques and any good tutorials I could find basically. I still have loads to go through. With time and with practice I could see myself growing and increasing my skill which has lead me to continuing on my journey in the world of drawing. Still I am very new to drawing but it feels great to be able to share my journey with all of you here on Deviant Art.

I want to thank 'Brian Froud' for awakening me, he does not know what he has done, but thanks anyway. I also want to send out a major thank you to all you artist here on Deviant Art who put down your souls, time and energy in doing the absolute best that you can do, you are truly an inspiration.

I will get my hands on a drawing tablet as soon as I can so I can begin doing artwork digitally.

Thank you for taking your time.

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