The earliest known drawings date from 30,000 to 10,000 B.C.. They were found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. Other examples of early drawing are designs that were scratched, carved, or painted on the surfaces of primitive tools.

Who started drawing?

Sometime in the Stone Age, human artists began experimenting with a new form of visual art: drawing. Now, from the ancient rubble that accumulated on the floor of a South African cave comes the earliest-known example — an abstract, crayon-on-stone piece created about 73,000 years ago.

Does drawing come naturally?

Drawing is often considered a gift you either have or – as many a frustrated artist will testify – don't have. In fact, say scientists, while some are born with natural talent, anyone can learn to draw well.