So I ordered The Natural Way to Draw. Marshall gives a good sales pitch, and it actually sounds like the kind of exercises that I'm looking for. Let's see if I can make it through the 750 (375) hours of practice...

The bit at the start hit me. I've have all the time in the world (unemployed and doesn't look to change any time soon for reasons I won't go into) but actually spending it on self improvement, including art, has been a real struggle. I'm even watching this rather than doing actual practice. Anyway. One thing it took me a while to realise was how addictive video games and social media are. And how if you are addicted to things you struggle to get satisfaction from less stimulating things (including putting in the hard yards in art) for various dopamine reasons. I binned social media and gaming almost entirely and kind of faked enthusiasm for hard practice (making myself have a positive emotional response early in art practice and at the end). Now I crave doing art where as I'd crave 'a quick look on reddit' that would end up being an hour before. I actually feel sorry for kids these days. So much is targeted to them with addiction being a part of the design (like tik tok or vapes) that its a real minefield.

Okay, this is my 2nd review. I did like the first episode and you gave so many important information. As a beginner (complete beginner) I believe copying the photos or drawings of our favorite artists will help us to draw our imagination. Because, working on the fundamentals is good but seeing those in action will let us know if we are doing right or wrong. Of course this is my opinion without copying and imitating we cannot improve our muscles and eyes. Thank you so much for this episode.