Thank you so much! I do get frustrated easily when I can’t get my drawings exactly how I want them to be so I’ll remember to breathe. I just see a lot of people already having their own styles and I feel like I’m late or not even close yet.
Thank you all for your feedback!! I calmed down and was able to sketch these out (although I wasn’t able to draw Katara). I will be going over them with micron pen and eventually colouring them requesting lock ❤️
I learn off of YouTube or by staring/referring back to the picture I’m drawing long enough to get the hang of it. I’m no pro lol, but from what I’ve seen, It’s always best to start off light just to get the outlines going before u get into darker shades(it’s okay to erase a lot as well.) Shading and blending is what I’m working on and is usually what takes the longest/is the hardest, but it’s also what helps to make ur drawing look more realism and bring that sht to life, sis! And when you’re shading, don’t jump around, just stay where you’re at until that certain part is all shaded in. It also takes a lot of patience so it’s okay to take a break, maybe start a new piece and refer back to it(I always start pieces but never fully finish them.) Also, know ur shades and which ones to use and when, if u have graphite pencils. And if eyes are ur weakness I recommend maybe watching some tutorials and practice on drawing eyes only until ur content with what U got. Practice and patience makes perfect!
My opinion is not to try and copy other drawings. Use them as a guide but add your personal details. That's how i'm learning. Only recently (by mistake) i've learned how to draw bodies and now I slowly add details to what I know. http://rapidfireart.com/2017/04/06/less ... to-sketch/ I use this account whenever I'm trying to learn something new and it helps.
In my experience, I’ve drawn other people’s work but never considered them as my own. They were instead simply drawings of their work and my own practice. But I do think that taking inspiration from other creators allows you to submerse into the art and gain experience which you can then transform into original artwork that is personal to you. In order to get better, practice, practice, practice. Draw every day, even if you are not motivated. Yes, breaks are needed, but having a break that is more than enough will make you rusty in your skill, and of course, you wouldn’t want that. I’ve seen work from other creators and their improvement over the years is extremely evident. I’ve seen some artwork comparing how they’ve drawn years ago and now. Of course, their first drawings were not as great even though they’ve tried to the best of their ability but after years of practice and trying again and again they could draw astonishingly well. Though I do not draw anymore, I began to write stories and novels and such. From comparing my first writing manuscripts and the ones from now, I can absolutely see the difference. My first writing manuscripts were very unorganized with pointless detailed scattered throughout the writing. It was writing that nobody would enjoy. I would be repulsed when reading it, asking myself “why would I write this? That’s horrible.” But now, my writing is very concise and sophisticated. The details are there but they’re not overwhelming. The sentences flow well. Before I conclude, just know that the brain is always developing, your skills are always developing. You yourself is always developing. You weren’t the same person a few years ago. So yes, your drawing as well as your style will take time to come by but it will be worth it. Good luck! ? Sorry if there are some mistakes lol
Practice makes perfect. Everyone says that, but that’s because it’s true. Practicing art is like working out. You need to keep at it in order to build muscle. Even if it’s just a 5 min sketch every day, it’ll definitely help. I find drawing prompts online for inspiration when I don’t know what to draw. As for developing your own style, I’ve struggled w this as well. Gather inspiration from other artists and in time you’ll find your own style too! Just keep at it and best of luck to you
how do you get so good at drawing people? By practising anatomy. Try youtube there are many who show you how to draw each feature of the face, how to draw hair, how to draw feet, body, etc. I used to be so bad at drawing faces that I had to spend a good 5 hours to sit down and study my anatomy. Now I'm still not too pro at it but I'm better than when I started and I could rlly see the improvement. why do I have to draw in pencil first, then go over with a micron pen, and finally be able to colour it in?? I mean you don't have to. Some people draw with pen and are comfortable with it. People suggest you follow this way to avoid making mistakes when you are inking your lineart. I sketch witch pen AND pencil. Then the colouring, it is not mandatory either. Some people paint before they ink. Some ink before they paint. Some (like me) ink before and after they paint. It comes down to what you're most comfortable with. But I do have to say that inking before you add the colour gives thw piece a better shape and helps you better envision where you are going with the painting. how the heck do you draw eyes? I make like a fish shape (without the fins and tails obv) and then work with it basically. Add lashes draw circle for the iris, pupil and add shapes to portray light to make he eye realistic. I would suggest following a tutorial, I cant rlly type what I do when I draw an eye so... why are my drawings so ugly? It's not. It's just your mindset. If you really want to improve ypu have to be diligent enough to practise until you have something you are content with. I used to hate that I cant draw realistically but I have been put in an environment where I rlly have to improve in order tp get the grades so I still work my butt off to get to the point where I can say: "This is it. This is my style." Your style is something you form over time. Some people do so quicker than others and some take longer. But you will find yours one day and copying other people's are not going to help. Refer to them. Then add your own twist to it. Everyone has potential in art, they just don't see it and nurture it. I believe in you, good luck bb! ??? note: i didnt check for typos kthx bye
To learn how to draw people; get a mannequin at your local art store. They will help with anatomy and poses.
Drawing need 2 key, your imagination and practice. All artist begin with copying some of pictures until their hands get adapted with the drawing, so i'd say take it easy... get the mood to draw and practice! Every single day...
I'm not super good but I understand the struggle. how do you get so good at drawing people? Practice, a lot of it. Cliche but that's the only way. Also, research. Get references. All kinds of references. Watch movies. Find out how things work because understanding something helps you draw it better. why do I have to draw in pencil first, then go over with a micron pen, and finally be able to colour it in?? You don't have to. Everyone has their own way of doing things. Find what you're comfortable with. how the heck do you draw eyes? By drawing real eyes first, understanding how eyes work, look, reflect etc. Copying helps at a certain point but understanding your subject is even better. why are my drawings so ugly You're just critical of yourself which is an issue all artists have. You won't be pleased with what you've done. And despite all the practice you won't see your progress, that is, until you look back at your drawings before and compare. You'll see how far you've come after that. It's a never-ending process of learning. Once you've accepted that, it gets a bit easier. Lower your expectations of yourself and be kinder to yourself too.
The main issue I am hearing is that you're impatient because you don't draw as well as you used to. I think everyone above gave some good tips on how to draw better, and they're good length, but I think you're expecting a bit too much of yourself right now. It will only take a bit of practice to get back to where you were before. Each time you restart, it gets easier. But you shouldn't expect too much. If you come in with no expectations and compare yourself to where you are now, you won't be as stressed/bothered. Put a on your face, and draw what you can! You'll be back there in no time. I got that with my trumpet which I picked up after like 3 years without playing it. At the start I couldn't even produce a note, and within a few hours I could nearly play a full song. I wasn't half as good as I once was, but I caught up on a few months' worth of learning.