Let’s chat about why everyone should start drawing, even if you’re not artsy by nature, and about mindsets and tips that I learned ever since I started my art journey 2 years ago, while we draw a realistic portrait with ballpoint pen during this cozy paint night at home.

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The reference photo I used for this drawing:   / 944700459356771714  
This is my pinterest page, where I have collected other reference photos in a similar style that you might like:   / adarfrida  

link to study that I mentioned on how motor skills and memory are connected: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/...

You don't need expensive art supplies to make a beautiful drawing.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 drawing teaches you valuable lessons and skills at a low risk
01:20 creating art cures perfectionism
02:57 tips for drawing form in your ballpoint pen art
03:13 emotional and therapeutic benefits from making art (art therapy)
04:18 how I came up with the idea for this realistic portrait drawing
05:02 tip for finding a good artistic reference photo
05:33 drawing gives you a safe space to embrace experimentation and failures as part of the artistic process
07:02 how drawing develops your brain

keep in touch:
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TikTok:   / adarfrida  

Drawing Materials:
Zebra F-301 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink: https://amzn.to/3AV5vLF
Pentel 0.7mm (P207-C) Mechanical Pencil: https://amzn.to/3Zg0JT8
Canson XL Series Mixed Media Pad 9x12 inches: https://amzn.to/47e09ar

Equipment:
Canon g9x camera: https://amzn.to/4cUvQGL
MeFoto A1350Q1A Roadtrip Travel Tripod Kit: https://amzn.to/3yYr3q9

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