The “Right” Way to Start Learning How to Draw (if You Want to Actually Improve)

Do you feel like you’re drawing a lot, but not actually improving? In this video, I’m sharing the drawing practice method I wish I had known earlier. Instead of practicing randomly, I’ll walk you through a more structured way to build your drawing skills, starting with tutorials and art studies, then moving into reference drawing, and finally building visual memory so you can slowly create more original illustrations on your own. We’ll talk about why step-by-step tutorials are not “just copying,” how to choose references that match your current level, and why repeating one subject long enough can help you move from drawing with references to drawing more from imagination. ================================= ✨ Join my drawing membership: https://www.amandaninji.com/membership ================================= ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Why random drawing doesn’t always lead to improvement 0:47 Learn the drawing process before creating from scratch 3:57 Don’t jump straight from tutorials to imagination 8:06 Practice with structure, not random practice 11:13 Outro: How to keep building your drawing skills ================================= 🎨 My Tools & Materials: • ♥︎ iPad Pro, 13 inch + Apple Pencil Pro • 🖌️ Software: Procreate 🖌️ Note on Brushes, Paper Textures: --► All brushes, paper textures are exclusive to my students and not sold separately. ================================= 🤝 Stay Connected: 💬 Join me on Discord:   / discord   🔹 Instagram: [@amanda.ninji_illustration](  / amanda.ninji_illustration  ) 🔹 TikTok: [@amanda.ninji](  / amanda.ninji  ) Thank you for drawing with me! 💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you’d love more digital illustration tutorials like this one. See you in the next video! ================================= Please Note: This tutorial and artwork are for personal use and practice only. Please do not use the artwork for any commercial purposes or reproduction.