I received a formal art education, so my answer may be very biased, but I'd recommend starting with a fundamental drawing class. If you're in NY or SF, there's no shortage of them. If you're anywhere else, you may be able to find one at a library, college, school, or artist organization.
But keep on doodling! Even mindless doodling improves your skills.
I had the weird experience that fundamentals classes seemed to assume that I had much, much more experience than I actually had as a beginner. Is there some distinction between different "fundamentals" classes that people should be looking for?
Artists love creating other artists. We all mostly remember the hundreds of a-ha moments that changed our view of the world again. It's sad how eager most of us are to share the knowledge. :)
Depending on where you are, you may do well to find a tiny studio with good reviews on yelp or, if you're near a school, look for tutors.
In the mean time, definitely keep doodling but occasionally try to doodle something you can see. Then laugh at it and shade a sphere or a cone. :)
This is one area where everyone has potential. You just need to develop it with some basic tools, most of which involve ways of seeing.
Not that I'm aware of. I've seen classes labeled as "Fundamentals 1," "Fundamentals 2," etc. I guess just like any other class or course, a lot depends on the instructor. Don't let a bad experience keep you from looking for other courses, just inquire in advance what the course will be covering.
Also, check out all videos and books by Bruce Blitz
For example - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0762402490/
Watch his videos on youtube first, to get an idea of his teaching style
Disclaimer: I'm not an artist, just someone who has interest in this topic.
First, watch this webinar or get Mike's book. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7WHuvdsjI It's a powerful combination of principles and elements of design that should leave you feeling ready to head off in more specific directions.
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For someone who just wants to doodle and play around, while still learning the fundamentals, what resources would you recommend?
Check out the second and third lists here http://ctrlpaint.com/library/
I really enjoy watching videos on these two YouTube channels
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dyu9y0EV0cSvGtbBtHw_w?fea...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJhSmz4zo9t-Z2GdHECW7A?fea...
Scott Robertson recently released this awesome book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNkG5HN4bgY
I received a formal art education, so my answer may be very biased, but I'd recommend starting with a fundamental drawing class. If you're in NY or SF, there's no shortage of them. If you're anywhere else, you may be able to find one at a library, college, school, or artist organization.
But keep on doodling! Even mindless doodling improves your skills.
I had the weird experience that fundamentals classes seemed to assume that I had much, much more experience than I actually had as a beginner. Is there some distinction between different "fundamentals" classes that people should be looking for?
Artists love creating other artists. We all mostly remember the hundreds of a-ha moments that changed our view of the world again. It's sad how eager most of us are to share the knowledge. :)
Depending on where you are, you may do well to find a tiny studio with good reviews on yelp or, if you're near a school, look for tutors.
In the mean time, definitely keep doodling but occasionally try to doodle something you can see. Then laugh at it and shade a sphere or a cone. :)
This is one area where everyone has potential. You just need to develop it with some basic tools, most of which involve ways of seeing.
Not that I'm aware of. I've seen classes labeled as "Fundamentals 1," "Fundamentals 2," etc. I guess just like any other class or course, a lot depends on the instructor. Don't let a bad experience keep you from looking for other courses, just inquire in advance what the course will be covering.
I found this video (long) very interesting and useful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up3Z7LU2pV8
Also, check out all videos and books by Bruce Blitz For example - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0762402490/ Watch his videos on youtube first, to get an idea of his teaching style
Disclaimer: I'm not an artist, just someone who has interest in this topic.
First, watch this webinar or get Mike's book. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7WHuvdsjI It's a powerful combination of principles and elements of design that should leave you feeling ready to head off in more specific directions.