Hiking is one of my hobbies. I love art. I am not good at drawing, sculpting/pottery. I am trying drawing again. I drew a few portraits. I am not great, but I am practicing. I am taking free courses in drawing.
I am a homebody and an artist. I enjoy many types of art, including drawing, painting, sculpting, and pottery. I know a lot of techniques for drawing people. I love animals and will be selling some of my artwork to raise money for the animal shelter. I find cats cute.
I went to the museum and copied some portraits there and I think I'm getting better.  I would be reluctant to practice in a museum where everybody could see my work. I like to work in private. Well, I think it could be helpful to head to the museum and look at some of the paintings to gain inspiration on future pieces of work.  I do sometimes drop in to the museums for a look-see. With the internet, I look up works for inspiration, but it's just not the same as the real thing. I would agree with you that the interest is an amazing place to see all kinds of works of art from across the work. So much amazing art across the world.  If I had the money, I would tour museums all over the world. Plus I would love to see exotic animals and paint them too. Oh, I would love to do the same. I love going to the zoo and seeing all the animals as they help to give me inspiration for drawing as well! The whole of nature is a source of artistic inspiration, if you develop the eye for it. I learned to see once I started drawing. Drawing helped me see, not the other way round. That is very true and an excellent point of view on art. How long have you been drawing? Probably since I could hold a drawing implement in my tiny hands. Well, keep on drawing and selling your artwork to help animals! I think you're the true hero! It's a matter of practice. I've seen all kinds of artists, some started with no ability whatsoever. They kept at it and got quite good. Keep going!