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Do you have to be good at drawing to be an engineer?
To answer your question, you don’t need to know how to draw like an artist to be an engineer. You may be required to do engineering drawings. But this involves using computer aided design (CAD) tools. You may also have to do sketches to explain your ideas to other engineers.
How do you know if you are meant to be an engineer?
You have to want it and be willing to suffer through any of the consequences of pursing it to know if it’s for you. I like to tell people that being good at most things is 10\% intelligence/capability, 20\% interest, and 70\% tenacity. So, your drive often determines your ability to succeed.
Do you have to be smart to become an engineer?
Engineering is one of the most exclusive professions with regards to intelligence. Having said that, it’s POSSIBLE to be an engineer with an IQ of about 95, but unless you’re willing to work about 80 hours per week through college, you shouldn’t count on getting there with that level of intelligence.
Will I Ever Be Good at drawing?
Surprisingly, drawing is perceived differently. You can learn it as a child, but later you’re either good enough, or you’re doomed forever. No matter how strong your desire, every attempt will only make you feel worse. The only way to break out of this vicious circle (“I can’t draw, so I will never be good at drawing”) is to change your mindset.
Is it worth it to pursue drawing from imagination?
If this is your goal, fine, pursue it, but don’t blame lack of talent for your failures. You chose to play this game on the highest difficulty level, so don’t cry that it’s hard to beat. To draw something from imagination, first you need to create a mind-recipe for it.
Can you be a painter without knowing how to draw?
Only the most abstract painters can get away with bad drawing skills, and even then, this lack will restrict the kind of art they are able to produce. As is often said, you can be a drawing artist without knowing about painting, but it’s hard to be a painter without knowing how to draw.
How do you draw without making mistakes?
Be bold and draw the essence of your subject or idea. That is what drawing is all about anyway. The best way to force yourself to be confident is to use a pen or ditch the eraser. If you can’t erase, you will have more confident lines and be less afraid of making a mistake.