Drawing Starter Pack
It all begins with an idea.
Welcome to your Drawing Starter Pack — a curated guide to help you build skills, find inspiration, and discover new tools.
📺 YouTube Channels to Follow
A few channels that break down techniques, give demos, or inspire new ideas.
Proko TV
What it’s about in 1–2 sentences.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ProkoTVSchaefer Art
Why it’s helpful / What kind of learners it’s best for.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SchaeferArt
🎥 Must-Watch Videos
Specific videos I recommend for getting started or improving your practice.
🎬 "[Video Title]" – [Creator Name]
Brief description or why it’s worth watching.
👉 [Link]🎬 "[Video Title]" – [Creator Name]
Tip: Choose one with a time-lapse, technique breakdown, or real-time demo.
👉 [Link]
📚 Books Worth Reading
Great reads that help you understand the craft, spark ideas, or teach technique.
Book Title by Author
A quick summary and why I recommend it.
📖 [Link to where to get it]Book Title by Author
Especially good for [skill level] or [interest area].
📖 [Link]
🧰 Tools & Materials I Recommend
Starter tools that are reliable and student-friendly. I’ve either used these myself or know students who love them.
[Tool Name] – what it’s for, why it’s helpful
🛠️ [Link to Blick, Amazon, or store of choice][Tool Name or Kit] – budget tip or alternatives
🛠️ [Link]
🌱 Tips to Keep Growing
Bonus ideas to stay inspired and make progress:
Keep a sketchbook / process journal
Try drawing from life once a week
Visit a museum or gallery and copy one piece into your sketchbook
Set a 30-minute timer to do art without distractions
Painting
It all begins with an idea.
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Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.