Hi
I am not sure about this. Maybe some have already figured this out. I am new so forgive me if this is obvious. I was reading my drawing books and it stated that it was better to find one thing you like to draw (Like kids, landscapes, buildings, cars,etc) . Then all you do is draw all kinds of of that subject. This is to focus your skills and not focus on your subject. I am not sure about this myself because I like drawing different things myself. I was wondering how others view this?

I think variety is better, but I see some people DO stick with one subject sometimes to develop skill/style.

I like to try everything, this way I can find what is better for me, and where or what I am better at.

Andy
I wouldn't say i stick to one subject but i do prefer animation/still life to portrait but i will venture into portrait now and again, albeit i am very weak at it. But this is what drawing is all about, trying new things and never giving up. It really boils down to your own preferences and strengths. You chose what you want, the books are guides only.
Martin

Hi Andy, I tend to draw mainly people or animals because for one I feel I am good at doing these two subjects and two I also feel that it is impotant to draw things that you like, otherwise you could end up loosing interest in what you are drawing which IMO will show in your work. It is good to able to draw a wide range of thing and go out side your comfort zone every now and then just as long you draw a subjest you have a good feeling for

I believe when you're learning that you need to try a variety of subjects and mediums to decide which one that you enjoy most and what comes more naturally to you.

I gravitate to portraits of people and animals, because I enjoy drawing them. I HATE drawing flowers. I can do them, as well landscapes or still life but I don't enjoy them as much as portraits.

So play around with subjects, one will choose you over time and you'll find yourself returning to that over and over.

I am pretty much repeating what has been said, but I find portraits my special interests but I also believe that we should occasionally challenge ourselves with other subjects and techniques. It seems to be helpful in grow and also in finding what we truly enjoy. For example, I was asked to give someone help and advice on drawing animals and fell in love with doing fur. I knew the principles before but I had never experienced the joy of doing fur until I tried it.

Bobby

Hi,

I answered "variety" because I found that the inspiration a subject gives me makes a big difference in the results. I suppose in the longer run I will find out what exactly inspires me, then I will probably stick with that, but it might not be a specific subject, but more a specific mood. Don't know yet, I'm too young into drawing for that.

Hi
Thank you for your reply's. I draw many things myself. I do it because I enjoy drawing different things as well. I have gone out of my "comfort zone" only when I had to for the classes I have taken. They have been a good step but not enough encouragement to get over the uncomfortable mediums and subjects I am not use too. I was just thinking that because of the uncomfortable I lose interest. Yet, my motto creativity from knowledge (which reminds me that knowledge inspires) and practice makes things more comfortable/ common. er... sorry Its good to have others to enjoy what I do.
I am not surprise that many people like drawing faces and the human form. I am told that it is central to our nature. What is common. I just hope never to become a xerox machine.

Im sorry I get deep when I am tired.

Hi Andy,
I think it depends on what you enjoy drawing,i agree that you should focus on your skills,but in order to produce better drawings you need to connect emotionally with the drawing.

Draw with passion,draw what you feel and experience.dont restrict yourself to a single subject.Draw different things,and strech your technique and abilities,it is the only way to learn.

Regards Wayneo