Finding Myself Through Drawing: My Journey from Outlines to Expression
Beginner artist shares their journey of expressing emotions through portrait drawing. --- Hello everyone! My Drawing Journey Hello everyone! I’m a portrait artist, and today I want to share my journey into the world of drawing. I’ve always had an interest in drawing, even though I wouldn’t call myself highly talented—at least not yet. For me, drawing has always been more than just art; it’s a way to cope with emotions. When I feel angry, sad, or deeply emotional, picking up a pencil and creating a drawing helps me process those feelings. In a world where it often feels like nobody cares, drawing became my way of expressing myself and caring for myself. --- Starting Small: Outlines and Simple Sketches When I first started, my drawings weren’t perfect. I lacked confidence, especially when I saw other artists creating hyper-realistic portraits that seemed flawless. To overcome this, I decided to begin simply—by drawing outlines only. I even use tools like ChatGPT to turn real picture...