10 things about drawing I wish I knew when I was 35.

I always loved the idea of being able to draw, but I never imagined how deeply it would change my life. In this video, I share 10 surprising ways that drawing has transformed my everyday experiences, my travels, my problem-solving, and even my stress levels. This isn’t just about making pretty pictures—it’s about seeing the world differently and connecting with it in new ways. If you’re curious about how picking up a sketchbook can impact your life, join me on this journey. 💬 Get weekly tips and advice on creativity and art. Subscribe to 👉 Take my courses on Want to learn to draw? I’ll teach you the way I taught 10,000 others. Sign up for my fun class, “How to Draw Without Talent,” at 📚 Some of my Books: 📕 The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are: 📘 Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are: 📙 How to Draw without Talent: 📗 Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done: 📔 You do you: Essays on being creative. 👉 Stay Connected: Check out my other videos for more inspiration and practical advice on living a creatively fulfilling life. And don’t forget to subscribe! Your support and interaction mean the world to me. 0:00 Introduction: The Idea of Drawing 0:44 Journaling and Memoir 3:06 Travel Journaling 5:58 Problem Solving and Idea Generation 7:05 Observational Drawing 8:44 Nature Journaling 9:39 Drawing as Self-Care 10:56 Sharing My Passion 12:20 Teaching Others 13:18 Conclusion