Cynthia Matthews BROCKTON – Most adults I meet say the same thing: “I can’t even draw a stick figure.” They’re not being modest. They genuinely believe that after childhood, art is closed to them unless they were “born talented.” I gave up art after Grade 8 when a teacher—no visual arts specialist—criticized my creativity for…
Drawing a skill, not a gift
SubmittedMay 28, 2026 @ 7:34 amArts & Entertainment, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local artist Cindy Matthews says it’s time to rediscover the pleasure of drawing.(contributed photo)


