When I draw in my sketchbook for fun, I feel the need to apply a bit of the concepts I've learned and find easy to understand (like one point and two point perspective.) Should I ignore the concepts I understand or have fun with them?
I think that given the point of drawing for its own sake is to to enjoy the raw experience of it, then you should experiment with the two to see what feels right for you at each moment. Do whatever is fun for you.
If you feel like applying the concepts you learned, then go ahead and apply them. If you're doing it with the intent of having fun rather than the intent of practicing, I think that's what matters.
Thanks for the responses!
I'd say you can and should apply the concepts you learn into your fun drawing time; depending on the particular drawing (doodling and exploring vs composing an image) I would apply the concepts either loosely (for doodles) or more intentionally (for something I intend to be a finished piece).
I generally find that principles I've focused on learning end up making their way into my exploratory drawings / doodles. If you've truly absorbed / understood something, I think it will very likely begin to show up in your art even if you don't focus on making it happen. If you notice a concept comes to mind while drawing for fun, and it could be useful in that situation, go ahead and implement it; but don't stress about it.
These are what I use when doing these exercises. They usually run somewhere in the middle of the price/quality range, and are often sold in sets of different line weights - remember that for the Drawabox lessons, we only really use the 0.5s, so try and find sets that sell only one size.
Alternatively, if at all possible, going to an art supply store and buying the pens in person is often better because they'll generally sell them individually and allow you to test them out before you buy (to weed out any duds).
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