Do you experience mixed feelings and some reluctance when it comes time to draw? If so, do a little self-quiz and find out what it is that's holding you back.

Ask yourself questions like...

1. Am I confident in my ability?
   
   
2. Do I keep a simplified process in my mind or do I visualize the impossible?
   
   
3. Have I established a regular pattern (like blocking-in) to begin a drawing, every time?
   
   
4. Have I decided on the medium (pencils or color) and paper that I like to use?

1. Confidence is a definite must-have. Continuously tell yourself you are a good artist, do not stop, say it until you believe it.
   
   
2. Make simplicity your guide! Think of simplified strokes and everything else follows naturally.
   
   
3. Experiment like mad until you find the starting method you prefer.
   
   Blocking-in and Measuring are 2 popular choices.
   Sometimes just placing a rough border on paper can get you going.
   You might also like to read about drawing outlines.
   Find what suits you and stick with it to get into a routine.
   
   
4. If you haven't decided whether to pursue pencil drawing or using colors, then you definitely need to make this decision. Uncertainty can be a creative killer.
   
   Finding your favorite pencil and paper is a fun exercise that could take years. There is no hurry, generally any pencil and paper will do. Well, it works for me.

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