How can I get started with building?

[Mr. Jelly]

Adding on to what everyone's said, real-world Lego sets can be great inspiration.

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[Bisjac]

forget copying what other blocklanders are doing.

start googling up some lego stuff and copy other builders.

[Hawt]

forget copying what other blocklanders are doing.

start googling up some lego stuff and copy other builders.

exactly how i learned

[Incinerate]

build something
build another thing
build something else
build some more
build even more
get frustrated that your building sucks and give up
attempt to build something after a long hiatus and suddenly you're pretty good at it

Pretty much how I became a really good builder

Pretty much how it worked for me.  I built a lot of terrible builds for a long time.  Then one day I was able to build somewhat decently.

Also look at real life pictures of things you want  to build, that can help a lot.

[The Resonte!]

play some freebuilds and block parties

[honytawk]

ya but what if ur trying to build a house!!

not a good idea to have some weird gimpd house!!!

Especially when you try to build a house.
Please look in your own street and tell me how many are symmetrical.
Unless you live in an entire neighborhood build by the same company/government, none are symmetrical.

[Ducky duck]

It's a gradual process. The more you work on your skills, the better you will become. Look at other people's builds and use their styles in your own work. You will develop your own style eventually. You should build something that you think is good and upload it to the gallery. Don't be afraid. Take people's criticisms and improve.

Listen to him ^^

[oilguyfakeaccount]

Seriously?