[Joel821]

I consider myself a beginner artist. I've had drawing books and never got hooked like I wanted to. I know practice is what it takes.

I take 3 buses to get to a art and music place for people with mental illnesses. I received a great welcoming.

There you can do clay, water color, and pastels.

So far I have only done clay there.

Its a great place to connect with people.

[The_little_didgee]

I'm not a professional artist. I consider myself an artisan, because of what I do. There is definitely art in clockmaking.

I enjoy drawing with ink and working with metals. What kind of art do you like?

[seesaw]

I paint and draw, play music, used to be a dancer (long story there), and used to write some too.

I think a lot of us here are artists actually. Seems to run in the MI bloodline. All the crazy in our brain unlocks some kind of creative fuse, lol.

Seesaw

[Row Jimmy]

"I'm an expert at everything" - says me, Mr. BP.

[Lookn4mylife]

I like to do many artistic things, but I love to write.

[Joel821]

Someone on the forum recommended a book called 'Ways of Seeing' by John Berger.

It helps to get an artists eye on things.

I really need a class because I can't seem to draw anything that I would like to draw. Or a step by step book that I've had before.

I consider myself very creative. I 'do' art in multiple disciplines yet wouldn't consider myself an artist.

[Joel821]

I don't feel as creative as I used to.

[seeker1950]

Retired art teacher, practicing artist.

[Michelea]

I like drawing with graphite and charcoal. Love that there is so much drawing help/instruction online, but I really should check into getting a book or two.

[fishin fool]

Originally Posted by Lookn4mylife

I like to do many artistic things, but I love to write.

This goes for me too.

[Joel821]

Nice.

I'm glad to see all these talented individuals.

Really gives me hope as I am an aspiring artist.

Today I am working with clay. Might make a pinch bowl or something else if a idea comes up.

[Lost_in_the_woods]

Not an artist by occupation. I come from a long line of very talented artists and i did not inherent much natural talent or visual spacial intelligence. But, I attended an arts high school, I was a drama major, but I did a few different art classes for electives + after school, and got to spend free periods in whatever studios were "open" at those times, so i have definitely got to explore a lot of different mediums. Ive done pottery, watercolors, photo, drawing, dance, voice, hand bells ( that was a great club ) , some oils acrylics, sewing/ costume design which was actually a requirement, and my favorite printmaking/ mixed media collage. I love lino carving. .... my grandmother was a lino/ wood carver, by proffesion and she left me her blocks and tools. I haven't done anyin quite a few yrs unfortunately :/. I still sew sometimes but I seem to have tons of drawn planned projects that I just never seem to finish... so at present really all the art i do is free hand mandalas/ henna inspired design doodles. I carry a sm scetchbook w me. It is a good coping skill i find. great to hear you are finding a creative outlet, Joel! Wish i had a center like that near me.

[Joel821]

Thanks for the post Lost.

I have no natural talent either. Theres musicians in my family but no painters or anything.

I really want to learn more and try to get good.

[Lost_in_the_woods]

All that is important is that you enjoy making art, Joel!

[Artchic528]

I always loved art, and how I could use my imagination and creativity to make anything I wanted. I've even taken art classes. My mother says I have a natural gift for it, and looking back at some of my old sketches, I'd say I agree with her.

If you'd like to see it, here is a link to an album I made on here of various artwork I did over the years. Go check it out!

http://forums.psychcentral.com/album.php?albumid=4642