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Drawing in Retirement
Drawing in Retirement
  • Getting Started

Is it too late to start learning to draw as an adult?

The image shows a close-up of an older person's hands skillfully drawing a simple leaf using a pencil in a sketchbook, resting on a sunny outdoor table. A cup of tea sits nearby, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere of their drawing journey as they practice their drawing skills.

Introduction: Why I Started Drawing in My 60s (and Why You Can Too) No, it is not too late. Not even close. I am Margaret, a mum of three grown-up kids and a nan to five, and I started drawing…

  • Margaret Doyle
  • November 15, 2026
  • Art Supplies

What beginner art supplies do I actually need to start drawing?

The image depicts a simple outdoor table adorned with basic art supplies, including a few drawing pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, and an open sketch pad, all bathed in dappled afternoon light. This serene setting invites beginner artists to embark on their artistic journey, exploring their drawing skills amidst nature.

I picked up a pencil properly about four years ago, after a life spent raising three children and then helping with five grandchildren. Once I stopped rushing around, I found I had Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, long stretches of nothing…

  • Margaret Doyle
  • November 15, 2026
  • Pencil Drawing

What pencil drawing should I try first when learning to draw?

A few graphite pencils and a kneadable eraser are neatly arranged next to a simple open sketchbook on a sunlit wooden verandah table, inviting an artist to begin their pencil drawing practice. The warm light enhances the textures of the materials, creating a perfect atmosphere for sketching and exploring new techniques.

I started pencil drawing in my early 60s, on the back verandah in Brisbane, and I have been at it most afternoons since. This is what I have learned about where to begin. If you are still wondering whether it…

  • Margaret Doyle
  • November 15, 2026

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