The Secret to Drawing
If you’re looking for a fairy to magically bestow you or your teen with drawing skills, sadly, the fairy probably isn’t coming. The good news is that the secret is in something much easier to do – it’s practice.
It’s easy to think that we need to practice for an entire hour a day, but the truth is, even five minutes a day or every other day can very quickly add up. This goes for musical instruments, dribbling a basketball – and yes, for drawing.
Here’s how practice is so important and how you can help set your teen up for success. Then scroll down to download your free pack of drawing guides for teens!
Muscle Memory
You know how athletes train their bodies to perform better? Well, drawing is similar!
Regular practice helps build muscle memory in the hands and fingers. This means smoother lines, more control, and greater precision.
The only way to achieve this is through repeated action—just like learning to ride a bike. By drawing consistently, your teen will develop those fine motor skills needed for more complex artwork.
Puzzle Solving
Let’s face it, everyone hits roadblocks. It’s what we do when we hit a roadblock that counts.
When your teen practices drawing regularly, they learn to overcome these challenges – and that problem solving helps in other aspects of their lives.
Whether it’s figuring out the right proportions or perfecting shading, these little puzzles help them think critically and creatively.
It builds resilience. They’ll learn that mistakes aren’t failures—they’re opportunities to improve and innovate.
Seeing the World in High Definition
Drawing from observation—like sketching a still life or a bustling street—requires a keen eye for detail.
Regular practice helps teens hone their observational skills. They’ll start to notice the subtle differences in shapes, the play of light and shadow, and the textures that make objects unique.
This skill not only improves their art but also enhances their appreciation of the world around them.
Confidence Boost
When you can see progress, it is such a game changer.
As your teen’s drawing skills improve, so will their confidence. They’ll feel proud of their work and motivated to keep practicing.
It’s important to celebrate these milestones—big or small. Getting that hand just right is cause for celebrating.
Get Ready for Summer: Free Drawing Guides for Teens!
If you’re wondering about what they can practice drawing first, we’ve put together a free drawing guide pack specifically designed to make practice fun.
From knights to wolves to cupcakes, there’s something for everyone.
These are just a taste of the drawing guides that will be available in the upcoming Glitterbombers HIGH membership, an art membership just for teens and tweens to help them learn, practice, and find their own artistic style.
Click the banner below to download your free drawing guides for teens. Hop on the waitlist to be the first to learn more and be in the doors at a special founding member price.
Looking for a joint way to combine art AND writing for your kids? Check out our poetry and art post right HERE.