Drawing and painting

[Pootle]

I need a new hobby and quite like the idea of drawing or painting. I was rubbish at art during school so the question is, is it a skill that can be taught or is it innate? I suppose it depends on what you want to draw?

Thanks in advance

[spudqueen]

Personally I think that it is a talent you are born with, like singing or playing football. You can certainly be taught to draw or paint better than you do now, though I think that all the brilliant artists (and come on now, there aren't many of them around!) are born not made.

But why not have a go? As I've said, you can be taught to be better than you are now, but your enjoyment is the most important thing, and if you enjoy drawing or painting then do it!

[Jenga]

Try photography that is artistic but you don't need to be born artistic to do it.

I did see an evening class advertised once "Painting for those that think they cannot paint". I was tempted but never went for it.

[Buddie]

Have a go, if Damien Hirst can do it anyone can. Spudqueen's right You might have some fun!