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Anonymous asked in Games & RecreationHobbies & Crafts · 4 weeks ago

I'm in my 50's, can I lean to draw or paint, well? ?

I'm talking about using the "learn to draw" "learn to paint"  instructions you find in the crafts & hobbies. I learned to draw fairly well as a kid but it's been years. 

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  • 4 weeks ago
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    Absolutely. Ever heard of Grandma Moses? My husband is turning 50 this year and he's started doing drawing lessons. I highly recommend a book called "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." I think it comes with a workbook, too. He made a lot of progress after using that book. I also recommend YouTube, there are tons of art and crafting videos there. 

  • 2 weeks ago

     absolutely you can. just find some materials and if possible an art class or look on line for art tips and then draw or paint to your hearts content.... 

    Do whatever you want to. You won't get the life again....

  • 3 weeks ago

    yes absolutely you can. just find some materials and if possible an art class or look on line for art tips and then draw or paint to your hearts content

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    Absolutely. Ever heard of Grandma Moses? My husband is turning 50 this year and he's started doing drawing lessons. I highly recommend a book called "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." I think it comes with a workbook, too. He made a lot of progress after using that book. I also recommend YouTube, there are tons of art and crafting videos there. 

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    Only if you have the inborn talent.

  • 4 weeks ago

    Sure you can.  The famous Grandma Moses (see link below) didn't start to paint seriously until she was 78.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=agrandma+moses&rlz...

  • It's never too late to learn how to draw or paint. I know how to draw and paint but it's been a few years for me too. 

    You may be a bit rusty at drawing. If you remember how to do it (you can also hold a pencil or what ever you use to draw with), then you should be able to pick it up again. Try sketching or drawing a few things. If you still like drawing then try painting. Take a few classes or watch a few tutorials on you tube. You may want to pick a type of paint that you want to learn. There's oil paint, acrylic paint and water color paint. If you don't have any paints or brushes or other tools to paint with, you're going to have to buy them. 

  • 4 weeks ago

    i dont see why not

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