Learning the arts

I have really tried harder this year to do the things I've always wanted to do, to reach for the stars and achieve my goals and fulfill my dreams. I have always wanted to learn how to draw and use the creative side of my brain. My father dabs around with oil painting. I've never been artistic in any form, dance, music (singing or instruments). I can't sing (although one day that will be my goal for the year)but I wanted to learn and so here I am in my second week of drawing class. I love it! Although I'm not quite good at shadowing right now with time I will get better. Here is somethings I have sketched: