Stepping outside your comfort zone
Artists are often given the advice to 'try something new' when they are discovering their style or voice. MY advice is: If you're gong to try something new, don't try a bunch of something new. For instance, if you're working with unfamiliar subject matter; don't use materials you've never touched before.
SAMPLE: I've worked with pencil, markers and ink all the time. It's one of my favorite go-tos. So when I took on the daunting task of rendering this lovely pice of French architecture, I stuck with materials I was comfortable with using.
That way you are not struggling with two new elements. Don't make your life harder than it needs to be or set yourself up for failure.
What new drawing challange are you taking on?
