Inspiration

When you've had enough of tutorials and haven't just started drawing because you had a specific subject in mind, it's easy to look for inspiration.

It definitely helps to see what other people are doing. On YouTube you will not only find tutorials, but also videos full of creative ideas. On Instagram you can see the work of many interesting artists and illustrators. You can also find like-minded people in various Facebook groups, where you can exchange ideas with them.

A very interesting international movement is the Urban Sketchers. They draw the world around them - at home and while traveling - and share their work on the internet. This is how they show the world drawing by drawing. And everyone can take part, you don't have to be a professional. They also hold regular get-togethers and draw together.

There are also many people who record their everyday life with drawings. Instead of just taking a quick snap, why not draw the slice of the birthday cake? A sketchbook works well for this, as it becomes a kind of journal.

If all else fails, there are also sites like Pixabay with free, publicly available photos that you can use as references.