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Alright I wanted to come up with something more fragile. I want to ask for personal opinions, not other kinds. So do you think age really counts in drawing? Such as a difference between quality is seen by the age? Or not?

I will leave you guys to debate on it.

well, it depends...if you're an artist or you're studying in an art school, it's naturally that you make good drawings and age count to learn more and more things about drawings...for me ages doesn't count because if a someone loves drawings, well, age isn't a problem...that's what I think...

Well, it depends on the amount of time you've been practicing art.

For example, if an adult just started drawing and you compare their art to lets say...a 16 year old who's been drawing for 3 years, you'll see the difference. The 16 year old will most likely have more skill.

It's not really the age...

Most artists started drawing when they were young. As they reflect back, they see how much they've improved, take heart, and take up pencil.
Thus...

As it was said before, it really depends on practice.
If the artist was a kid, whatever age it may be, that kid would be an excellent artist if he/she practiced a lot.
Then again, age WOULD count if it were an adult that had practice for all of he/she's life. Then that person would be better because of more experience and practice.
It really depends on different people.

Not at all.

Age really doesn't mean anything in skill. Obviously if a 40 year old who's been doing art since they can remember they'd be "better" than a 19 year old who's just found an interest in it.

There's also the issue of "natural ability", not really a case of "you either got it or you don't" but some people just seem to have a knack for it.

Practice does, and age does count as different aged people have different perceptions.

nnnnnyyyyyyyyyoooooooooo....i don't think so...but i disapoint people with alot of other things in my life (like watching cartoons)...opinions just don't phase me none. think i'm to old to draw, then i pity you for thinking that -.-
course there's the other point of: Many people think that because they haven't drawn as much and are so old they think they'll never be good, then i say. it's not to late. it's never to late. all it takes is practice. i sucked once (and in some aspects still do) but i kept at it anyway, and improved ^^
that's my view...make it sense or not...

Age doesn't really matter when it comes to art. Creativity starts either at the hands, the mind, and most importantly the heart. I started drawing when I was about 3-5. Somewhere around that stage. Someone has to start somewhere if they wish to become an artist. Though through time and practice, it all comes together. There is no right or wrong way to draw. Art is all about expessing yourself and also expressing what is on your mind. Other than that it just kinda depends.

Me and my friend IRL, talk about this all the time. It is worth something more if the person is dead, duh, but if they are good at any age it could be worth a lot maybe?

Not at ALL. Not saying my age, but I am younger than most people on the site and I draw as well as anyone. My mom is years older than I am and I'm better at art. Same with most of my family. So no, nothing to do with age.

My friends say I have that kind of stuff. I remember, at a friend's party, someone's little sister was watching me draw. She asked if I was a good drawer, and my friend Pawsteps said, "Dude, that's like asking Beethoven if he plays music."
And most of my family say I have a good ability to draw. Not to brag, just saying.