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Starting to draw later in life

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Memento:
I drew quite a bit as a kid and teenager, but now that I'm in my mid-twenties most of my skills have atrophied. With my depression defeated and my transition largely over, I've got no excuses. I've yet to see anyone who got their start in their twenties, though. It's always people who have drawn at least since their teens. It's pretty discouraging. Still, I can't think of much that makes me happier than drawing something I can be proud of.

Does anyone who started later in life have any encouraging stories?

MeTony:
I drew as a kid and teen. But then I stopped. Started at 30 and stopped again. My drawings usually come with a depressive episode. I draw dark pics about pain and death. It’s a way to let it all out. I’m a lousy poet. I draw and paint.


Tony

MeTony:
I can put some pics on here. But I need to warn you. They are dark and not nice ones with flowers and stuff.

The ones I have saved was from my half year in psych ward. I was psychotic and suicidal.


Tony

Memento:

--- Quote from: MeTony on October 21, 2018, 11:41:18 am ---I can put some pics on here. But I need to warn you. They are dark and not nice ones with flowers and stuff.

The ones I have saved was from my half year in psych ward. I was psychotic and suicidal.


Tony

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As it so happens, I'm a big fan of dark and depressing. I'd be honored if you'd share them.

Still yet, that is pretty inspiring.

MeTony:
I chose 6 pictures. I have them on facebook.

https://imgur.com/a/rX612fI


Tony

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