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When we learn to do anything, we are continuously advised that we "have to practice" to succeed. Do you find that's a turn-off?

I had to ask you that because when I hear those words, a heap of excuses (about lack of time) spring to my mind. So now I'm thinking that terminology is more of a repellent rather than the wise advice it really is.

The profound meaning behind the word 'practice' boils down to one basic premise and that is:

"Repetition is the magic law of learning".

So now I wonder if it'd make any difference to you if I simply said "Draw and repeat that process often"? Does it invoke a different response in you?

I feel as though it's left up to me if I want to draw or not, whereas "you must practice" feels like a warning and I just don't like being bossed around! :)

I quickly did this latest experiment using a duck as my subject (it took a minute or 2) and you can see the results here. By clicking that link, you'll also see the drawings that proved to me how repetition is such a bonus time-wise and experience-wise.

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