Anybody into pencil drawings show me what you got you can inbox me or whatever but it doesn't have to be public I don't share my art LOL too self-conscious

This is going to be a pinned post for introductions. Please let us know 🌎 Where in the world are you? I find it so cool that we are so international. 🌱 What kind of art experience do you have? Elementary school all the way to I paint almost daily is all cool. 🖌️ Have you ever tried Oil Paints before? Are you afraid or do you love them? 🖼️ Share a bit of your work here if you feel comfortable.

You might notice: 🫶🏻 one artist paints hands 🐄 another paints cows 🤪 another draws faces And you’re like: 👉 “Do they… know anything else??” 😆 🎯 Truthefully, It’s not lack of ability. It’s focus + consistency and deeply exploring one thing. It’s also about being passionate about one message. When an artist repeats a subject, they are: mastering thru repetition understanding the message deeply showing you just how passionate they are about the subject. But there’s another layer people don’t talk about… 🏛️ Galleries. Higher-end galleries need consistency!! Think about it like this: You don’t go to a 🛠️ hardware store to buy 🍞 bread. Galleries are the same way. If they specialize in realism, they want work from artists who are known for realism. 🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟🫟 🫟 🫟 If I walk into a gallery that represents me and suddenly bring: 🫟 🫟 abstract work 🫟 🫟 or animals paintings 🫟 🫟 I’m creating confusion and inconsistency. 🫟 🫟 Beginners tend to jump from subject to subject and try some many different styles. They aren’t focusing on a “voice” or a specific message. But growth (and sales) come from: 🌊 going deep 🪞 being recognizable 🦄 becoming known for something 🔥 And yes… I paint hands 🤲🏻 📇 They tell stories 😣 They’re HARD 👩🏼‍🏫 and I’m still learning every single time I paint them. So, If you’re painting as a hobby… 🧠 DO EVERYTHING 🗺️ explore 🦄 try weird stuff 🫟 make a mess 😆 That’s is where you will LEARN what your message is and how you will tell it. If you choose to. ❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔❓❔ What is ONE subject that you think about all the time? A subject that maybe you can’t TALK about but want to really share it with the world.