Picking up yet another hobby

So, the list of hobbies and crafts that I either want to learn or already have learned is still growing.

Have learned or am in the process of learning:

1. Origami
2. Macrame
3. Knitting
4. Crocheting
5. Ballroom dancing (including swing and latin)

At least, those are the ones where I've picked up any sort of skill from.

Want to learn/pick up:

1. Jewelry making using knots and beads
2. Jewelry making using wire and beads
3. Sewing
4. Needlepoint
5. Embroidery (is it the same as needlepoint?)
6. Cross-stitching

However, the current thing I'm picking up is drawing. That's right, pure and simple drawing.

Many years ago my mother had bought Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain complete with the workbook for me, since at the time I was interested in drawing and wanting to get better at it. Because it was set up like a text book think I ended up just putting both the book and workbook on my bookshelf, where they remained for many years. When I was home for the weekend I spotted those books on my shelf and thought to myself, "Why not?"

I actually started the little course thing today. The book called for me to do three pre-instruction drawings just so I could have a record of my improvements as I continued through the book: a self-portrait, my hand, and a corner of the room. I was actually suprised at myself, because I often have the feeling that I'm not really good at drawing at all, but for someone who doesn't draw much...the drawings weren't half bad. Apparently the one of my hand was the most life-like, according to Nil.

I'm looking forward to continuing. Hopefully my drawing abilities will increase and then people will become amazed! At the very least, I'd love to actually be able to draw well. The space that I find myself mentally when I'm drawing is...peaceful. I'd like to be able to visit that space more often, and have something that I can be proud of by the end of it.

:D

(Oh, random note: Yay for Nil's shiney new computer!!!)