Why is Drawing Important?

[@sd9433]

I am an depressed engineer beause till now I did't get a job but Since I start drawing I feel satisfied and happy , it hepls me to overcome my fear and depression.

[@jeannemaze407]

What a fantastic thing to know about. Drawing is a part of human skills and has been neglected. Please show videos of all different ages learning to draw. This helps all those who are afraid to try,, especially once they are no longer at school, or in retirement. I am so thrilled that all this is happening.

[@TheBigDrawpresents]

Jeanne Maze Thanks Jeanne. We're hoping to make more videos soon. We've made a note that you want to see all different ages involved.

[@tomestubbs]

Drawing is the foundation of all visual art forms. There is a situation of the lack of visual literacy today as a result of the passive stance taken by those who have images produced with no effort with the pressing of a button or key. They take a passive stance rather than a participatory stance with their surroundings and they rarely get a grasp of how to make tangible ideas with a pencil and paper ... I'm all for drawing it is what I teach and do. Getting students who never spent more than 5 minutes with a drawing medium in their hands is a challenge considering how easy it is for them to appropriate imagery from the internet and use photoshop as a tool that basically figures it all out for them.

[@petterjodinson7936]

How did you get into teaching drawing? I'm an avid drawer and want to also teach people the craft.

[@jamesaritchie1]

The interesting thing to me is that anyone who writes IS drawing. We draw the letters, and even use the same portion of the brain as if we were sketching a portrait. So drawing really is a part of us all.

[@tomestubbs]

@@petterjodinson7936 I have been teaching Fine art for 35 years. I got the jobs based on my portfolio. I got my foot in the door at one place for my printmaking skills which involve drawing to a great extent, from there it led to them wanting me to teach painting and drawing as well as Materials and Techniques, Artistic anatomy and Perspective. It helps to have an MFA, but that has little to do with skill based teaching which I focus on, many people get their MFA's based on conceptual stuff that does not require the ability to render or observe etc. Recently I started teaching younger people (ages 8-17) at a private art school because I see a crisis in the lack of basic skills in upper division schools, so they will be ready by the time they get into the visual arts if they decide that is the direction they are going. Either case learning how to visually think is good for everyone as the above video promotes.

[@MJKDESIGNer]

Yes sketching/drawing is a form of communication.

[@akumisan6523]

When am angry i always start to draw it always takes me to an whole new world and i will never ever stop drawing beacuse drawing is somthing really important to me its just the key to My life its where i hide my fealings its where i hide my pain its everything thats why il'l never stop drawing in my life ;3

[@TheBigDrawpresents]

Yes, Drawing is a great way to unleash your emotions and it's lovely to read how important it is to your life. Never stop drawing :)

[@GroupPartners]

So important and seriously heartened by this work. I'm lucky to draw for a living and combine a passion. There's infinite value in the craft and its results - brilliant!

[@TheBigDrawpresents]

John Caswell Thanks John. Always great to read such lovely feedback. Keep spreading the word!

[@GroupPartners]

For sure!!

[@joabela9608]

Very well said! This is so important.

[@TheBigDrawpresents]

Glad you liked it Jo! What kind of videos would you like to see us make in future?

[@catwomanFL72]

very important message in this video. the world is not made of words but of colors and shapes

[@RealisticPencilDrawing]

Great to hear! I have taught children and adults how to draw for over 15 years now.

[@mayshahasnat4543]

That's great Are you still teaching now?

[@maxbudhani215]

Thanks for the great comments guys, keep sharing and creating awareness :)

[@maxbudhani215]

As in... They are drawings

[@snufflesandco]

Thanks for creating this video.

[@isoldesimon8683]

Inspiring.

[@TheBigDrawpresents]

Thanks Isolde. Glad you enjoyed it :-).

[@96NekoChan]

I would love to join in on it!! This was such an inspiring video.

[@jennyevans3778]

well done. :)

[@Skyder11]

How true!!!!

[@joefraser6564]

yes

[@charlie1872]

I have always drawn fir as long as I can remember, maybe that is why I strove to become a Draughtsman. Now retired I sketch every day

[@carlton5311]

This really helps for my exhibition

[@456__]

Goo luck

[@carlton5311]

thanks

[@456__]

np

[@artbyevangelos]

Great channel new friend here let’s stay connected 🙏🌿🤞🌞

[@nazirrodriguez235]

Gwapo ko

[@Mister.Doodler]

This was an inspiration. Will implement #TheDoodleMan

[@ktco1984]

I can’t stand doing art. I am committed to be an architect and that is much different than the ones we do in school.

[@Yinyanyeow]

Art is an international language though hard to translate.

[@roisincure]

I can't believe that the makers of this video didn't use drawings for the graphics. How to defeat your argument in one fell swoop. Having said that, the sentiments expressed by the participants were reasonably interesting. Meanwhile, can you see that iPad drawings are banned? They're gross.

[@maxbudhani215]

Hi, the graphics were drawn by us :)

[@PhillEvansIllustrate]

Have to say I disagree about the Pad drawings. (I don't have any apple products for the record but I *am* a digital artist.) Most people don't carry a sketchpad around with them, but almost everyone has a smart phone these days which gives you access to some of the most flexible and accessible drawing tools available anywhere most of them free or costing less than £10. Its another tool in the armoury to get people drawing :)

[@briza2022]

But just because ancient people did a drawing is not a reason that justifies the importance. The importance happens when fits a need.

[@Armaan_17_]

Ya you are right 100%

[@ChrisShipton2008]

Andrew Marr misses the point.. everyone can draw.

[@anonymous.2660]

Drawing is death

[@Armaan_17_]

Noo you are wrong drawing is not death drawing is important because we have to develop our mind 🙂

[@96NekoChan]

I would love to join in on it!! This was such an inspiring video.