Over the past few days, we have talked about belief, permission, ability versus skill, and starting small. Today, I want to focus on what helps growth to happen over time. Practice.
Many people believe that improvement comes from long sessions or perfect drawings. In reality, progress comes from consistent and gentle practice. Small actions repeated over time create real change. So, tools like the grid matter so much.
The grid helps remove pressure. It gives your eyes a place to rest and your mind a clear focus. When you work one square at a time, drawing feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
Practice does not mean rushing. Practice means showing up regularly with patience and curiosity. To help you practice with confidence, I recorded a short video that shows how to use the grid step by step. In the video, I explain how the grid helps you slow down, observe carefully, and draw what you see instead of what you think you see.
You may watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/ofQeiU7kPwA
Along with the video, I am also offering a free 16-square drawing grid that you can download and print as many times as you need. This grid is meant to be used again and again as you practice.
You may download the grid here: Download the 16-Square Drawing Grid PDF
This resource is educational in nature. It does not promise artistic results or outcomes. Everyone learns at a different pace. The purpose of the grid is to support observation, consistency, and confidence.
Here is something important to remember:
You do not need to practice perfectly.
You do not need long sessions.
You only need consistency.
One square today is enough.
Another square tomorrow is progress.
If you would like guided lessons that build on this practice and teach the fundamentals step by step, my beginning drawing course provides clear instruction and encouragement for each stage of learning.
You can learn more about the course here:
https://www.tamekaart-lessons.com/home
Practice is not about pressure. It is about presence.
Keep showing up.
Keep practicing.
And trust the process.
Be encouraged.
Believe Like a Child; Draw Like an Artist 