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What led the speaker to acknowledge they had given up on art and feel guilty?
What led the speaker to acknowledge they had given up on art and feel guilty?
When did the speaker feel they had reached their drawing pinnacle and lacked desire to continue?
When did the speaker feel they had reached their drawing pinnacle and lacked desire to continue?
What reignited the speaker's passion for drawing after a long break?
What reignited the speaker's passion for drawing after a long break?
What genre did the speaker aspire to be recognized in as a pencil artist?
What genre did the speaker aspire to be recognized in as a pencil artist?
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How many portraits did the speaker draw during a period of nearly nine years?
How many portraits did the speaker draw during a period of nearly nine years?
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The speaker discovered that pencils could only be used for writing.
The speaker discovered that pencils could only be used for writing.
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During their 20s, the speaker found meaning and purpose in drawing hyperrealism.
During their 20s, the speaker found meaning and purpose in drawing hyperrealism.
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The speaker drew several portraits per year during a period of nearly nine years.
The speaker drew several portraits per year during a period of nearly nine years.
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In 2010, the speaker drew Taylor Swift and felt they had reached their drawing pinnacle.
In 2010, the speaker drew Taylor Swift and felt they had reached their drawing pinnacle.
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The speaker's girlfriend reignited their passion for drawing by discovering their old drawings.
The speaker's girlfriend reignited their passion for drawing by discovering their old drawings.
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Study Notes
- The speaker shares a childhood memory of discovering that pencils could be used for both drawing and writing.
- The speaker found meaning and purpose in drawing hyperrealism during their 20s.
- A period of nearly nine years passed where the speaker only drew one or two portraits per year.
- In 2010, the speaker drew Katy Perry, but felt they had reached their drawing pinnacle and lacked desire to continue.
- Three years ago, the speaker's girlfriend discovered their old drawings, leading them to acknowledge they had given up on art and feel guilty.
- Reignited by this realization, the speaker began drawing again, feeling humbled to start anew but quickly regaining skill and improvement.
- The speaker had long-term aspirations of being a professional artist and being recognized as a pencil artist in the hyperrealism genre.
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Description
Explore the journey of an artist who rediscovered their passion for drawing after a long hiatus, following a period of self-reflection and the support of a loved one. Learn about their aspirations and experiences in the world of hyperrealism art.
