Though an odd twist on an old saying, after viewing the TED talk by Elizabeth Perry, it makes sense. She wanted to learn to draw and began drawing daily... nine years ago. She has never missed a day and is one of my inspirations. Check out the video - "Do something badly" on her blog - quite inspiring. Really, go watch it and then come back.
Ms. Perry's three bits of advice - draw every day, don't erase, don't criticize - can apply to many things. What do you want to learn? What dream are you chasing? Do it every day. Learn from your mistakes. Don't tear yourself down.
An entertaining follow-up... This London artist sketches with a typewriter. She is remarkably talented. Intriguing, but I don't aspire to learn this skill. Speaking only for myself - typewriter sketching is not worth doing badly. My artistic agenda is plenty full without it.
Update: The video link has disappeared. However, you can read about the artist and her work at her website - keirarathbone.com.
Update: The video link has disappeared. However, you can read about the artist and her work at her website - keirarathbone.com.
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