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[Luckysaint]

Just grab some supplies and start drawing what’s around you. Life/observational studies are key to becoming a good artist. You may also just start drawing the things you like. That’s how most artists start off, they just draw what they want and make fanart and stuff.

1. Start with the Basics:
   • Begin with simple shapes and forms. Mastering basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles will provide a strong foundation for more complex subjects.
2. Practice Regularly:
   • Dedicate time to practice regularly. Improvement comes with consistent effort. Set aside a specific time for your art, even if it's just a few minutes each day.
3. Experiment with Different Materials:
   • Try various art materials such as pencils, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, and digital tools. Experimenting with different mediums will help you discover what you enjoy most.
4. Learn from Others:
   • Study the work of artists you admire. Analyze their techniques and styles. You can gain inspiration and insights by examining the work of established artists.
5. Take Online Courses and Tutorials:
   • There are many free and paid online art courses and tutorials available. These can help you learn new techniques and get guidance from experienced artists.
6. Start with Observational Drawing:
   • Begin by drawing objects or scenes from life. This will help you develop your observational skills and improve your understanding of proportions and perspective.
7. Use Reference Images:
   • When drawing or painting something specific, it's okay to use reference images. They can help you get proportions and details right.
8. Practice Anatomy and Figure Drawing:
   • If you're interested in drawing people or animals, focus on anatomy and figure drawing. Understanding anatomy is crucial for creating realistic figures.
9. Keep a Sketchbook:
   • Carry a sketchbook with you and use it to capture ideas, doodle, and practice whenever you have a spare moment.
10. Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes:
    • Mistakes are part of the learning process. Embrace them, learn from them, and don't be discouraged. Many great artworks have emerged from mistakes and experimentation.
11. Seek Constructive Feedback:
    • Share your work with others, especially artists who can provide constructive feedback. Feedback can help you identify areas for improvement.
12. Study Color Theory:
    • Understanding color theory is essential for painters. Learn about color mixing, complementary colors, and how to create different moods with color.
13. Explore Your Style:
    • While learning, experiment with different styles and techniques. Over time, you'll develop your unique artistic style.
14. Stay Patient and Persistent:
    • Artistic improvement takes time. Don't get discouraged if you don't see immediate results. Stay patient and keep practicing.
15. Enjoy the Process:
    • Remember that art is a creative outlet and should be enjoyable. Don't focus solely on the end result; savor the process of creating.
16. Set Goals:
    • Define your artistic goals. Whether it's completing a certain number of pieces or mastering a specific technique, setting goals will give you direction.
17. Participate in Challenges:
    • Join art challenges or prompts that provide themes and inspiration. These can help you stay motivated and engaged.
18. Learn from Your Own Work:
    • Reflect on your past artworks. Analyze what worked and what didn't. This self-critique will help you improve.

Remember that every artist progresses at their own pace. Enjoy the journey of learning and creating, and don't be too hard on yourself. Keep practicing, and you'll see improvement over time.

Draw, draw, and draw. That's it. That's the secret.

 

[kruna]

wala akong exact na maipapayo pero much better sa anatomy, by parts. worth it ipractice. especially yung pag drawing ng kamay

 

[haywoodjablowme_2]

A large barrier that I see in a lot of artists is the assumption that ideas can be directly and easily be translated in paper. I guess one of your problems in art is that your ideas in your head does not look like in the canvas. The way I solved it is to learn to dissect the idea itself so I know what I need.

ex.
Idea: A person walking in the forest.
you would need to learn to draw people, trees, leaves, and natural landscapes.

Let's say you're good at faces and expressions since you make them regularly but on full body people, not so much.
'' '' you can draw single trees but don't know techniques for making leaves and forests.

Eventually you now have a list of what you need to learn:
- Find videos on how to draw trees, leaves and forests. Maybe even anatomy videos and tips just to brush up on it.
- Find references of forests and of people in the poses needed (maybe "walking" or "trekking")
- Find references of "people walking in the forests" so you have an idea on where to put the person in the artwork or what the path would look like.

Then while working on the piece, even if it turns out not great, you would still have developed new skills and ideas.

A real life application would be on my project with a client. In it I need to do a 2d effect animation of a light burst. I already learnt 2d effects a few years ago but somehow the animation I kept doing and redoing ain't what I was looking for. So I went online to search for 2d burst animation effects, looked through my reference folders for gifs from other artists. Eventually I redid the animation for the 5th time and came up with something I was looking for. It was 3 hours ago and the file's still fresh.

 

[6letterlonger]

Hi guys, so, sabihin ko lang sana that i've been trying to do art ng medyo matagal na rin, kaso wala talaga akong nakikitang improvement, from simple shapes to buong landscapes tinitry kong imaster kaso di talaga pumapasok sa gusto kong artstyle and ideas eh. Hingi sana ako ng mga tips sa mga artists diyan, kahit ano lang! i want to pick something up and learn from it rin.

Express mo lang pakiramdam mo

 

[Rudylair555]

Hi guys, so, sabihin ko lang sana that i've been trying to do art ng medyo matagal na rin, kaso wala talaga akong nakikitang improvement, from simple shapes to buong landscapes tinitry kong imaster kaso di talaga pumapasok sa gusto kong artstyle and ideas eh. Hingi sana ako ng mga tips sa mga artists diyan, kahit ano lang! i want to pick something up and learn from it rin.

Try getting back into the basics and master it