Heh, I was an art major once upon a time, so can relate on the drawing side, too -- this is EXACTLY why I have a whole bunch of lovely Bristol paper and $5-a-pop markers sitting on shelves, while I do most of my drawing with printer paper and Sharpies. *g* It's just difficult to get past the performance anxiety, and cheap materials and low expectations make it so much easier to loosen up and get the creative juices flowing.

Good luck with yours!