You Have the Ability: Skills Are Learned – Tameka Art

In the past two days, we have talked about belief. We talked about how children confidently believe they can draw. We talked about giving yourself permission to begin again.

Today, I want to talk about an important difference that often gets overlooked. This difference is ability versus skill.

Ability is the potential to do something. Skill is something that is learned through practice, guidance, and time. Many adults believe that if they do not already have skill, then they must not have ability. This belief is simply not true.

When children raise their hands and say they can draw, they are not claiming mastery. They are claiming ability. They are saying, “I am allowed to try.”

As adults, we often reverse this thinking. We tell ourselves that we must already know how to draw before we begin. This mindset can stop creativity before it ever starts.

Drawing is not a talent that only a few people are born with. Drawing is a skill that grows when ability is given structure and support. Skills develop through clear instruction and steady practice.

Reframing your mindset starts with one simple truth: You already have the ability to draw.

Learning how to draw is the process of turning that ability into skill. This is why beginner drawing instruction matters. Clear steps help remove confusion. Simple exercises help build confidence. Supportive guidance helps you stay encouraged as you learn.

You do not need to be good before you begin. You need to begin to improve. If you worked through the free drawing guide I shared yesterday, you may have noticed something important. The guide does not ask you to be perfect. It asks you to observe, practice, and stay curious. This is how skills are built. Download the guide:  Kick Start Your Drawing Journey – Google Docs

If you would like to continue learning in a structured and supportive way, my beginning drawing course expands on these ideas. The course focuses on fundamentals such as placement, simple shapes, line control, and observation. Each lesson is designed to help you grow skill while protecting your confidence. You can learn more about the course here:
https://www.tamekaart-lessons.com/home

This course is educational in nature. It does not promise artistic results or outcomes. Each student progresses at a different pace. The purpose of the course is to teach foundational skills and encourage consistent practice.

Here is what I want you to remember today.

You do not lack ability.
You are not behind.
You are learning a skill.

When you separate ability from skill, learning becomes lighter and more hopeful. You give yourself room to grow without judgment.

You can continue.
You can learn.
And you can enjoy the process.

Be encouraged.