Comment by AdrienH on Drawing Less Wrong: Should You Learn to Draw? · 2011-11-14T18:15:31.008Z · LW · GW

Compared to signing up for a course, how much would I lose by using a book such as Drawing on the right side of the brain or Thinking with a pencil and getting critical input from a friend who is a comic book artist but lacks any education in teaching? Is drawing a field that requires mentorship or can a motivated student get by with a textbook and occasional pointed advice?