Deciding to take the bull by the proverbial horns, I enrolled in a few online classes. I have used them for a number of other courses, such as sewing or photography, and really enjoy their format. Demonstrations which are practical, well presented, and make sense are worthwhile. Online streaming format, without limitation (once bought), is another advantage – you can watch, play, replay, go away, and revisit.
For my online sketching class, I sit out on the patio surrounded by pencils and paper, my chrome book, headphones, coffee, and dogs. I listen and watch the demonstrations, and replay, and practice the exercises for sketching. I’ve doodled with drawing throughout the years, but never really focused on drawing as presented by the online teacher. She uses 3 pencils – 6H, 4B, and HB and also explains the differences between willow and vine charcoal, which I never thought about. Contrast and value are considered, gestural drawing, shading and how to do it. I’ve learned a lot.
My problem is a lack of time. Work and life get in the way. Still, it’s wonderful to feel the focus of drawing and think I could possibly get good at it. I like some of my other drawings I’ve done while listening to an audiobook or just chillaxing.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
well it certainly looks like fruit. Good work!
Nice work. Wish I could create like that. I just take pictures of creations!
I’ve often wondered what it would be like to be so talented and creative!