Today, I want to share an idea that totally contradicts some particular advice that I have given in the past.

If you're up to trying something different, how do you feel about commencing a practice session armed with the knowledge that all resulting images are to be destroyed or thrown out?

What is your first reaction to that suggestion? To me, just the thought of removing all evidence instantly means I can draw with absolutely no pressure to perform.

From the beginning, I have studiously dated and kept all of my drawings but now I'm thinking that may have restricted me more than it helped. I developed a fussy, trying-to-be-perfect style but that's not what I really want.

Obviously, I worry about 'what people think' (and I shouldn't!) and that ultimately affects the outcome of my artwork.

I love the untidiness of first impressions because they really tell a story with so few lines and they're amazingly created in such little time. I want this "who cares how it looks" attitude, too, so I set about making it happen.

This is going to be fun, experimental and doesn't take much time. Do you want to join me? If so, that's great, just click this link to get started...

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