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Critiques please
18:49 UTC
Colored Pencil Tips
I've barely used colored pencils and have to learn them for a class. I really, really hate the way their texture looks when I use them. It feels childish, plus I feel like I have a very bad grasp of color combinations, which doesn't help.
Does anyone have tips for colored pencil techniques? Maybe a good resource like a YouTube video or blog post, something like that?
I only did some color swatches but I hate the way they look already, so I haven't even tried shading yet
18:26 UTC
Acrylics "Spartan"
Here's my first attempt at acrylic painting. Its unfinished, but I would love to get some feedback or maybe how can i improve it. THANK YOU
17:45 UTC
Work in progress sketch of a scarecrow character design
17:19 UTC
Deal maker demon drawing.
Give me feedback, how can I improve?
17:05 UTC
I made this art but I'm not sure about shading and maybe proportions?
Also ignore the face it was rushed kinda...
04:42 UTC
Could anyone help me out on this part? I am having some issues and any help Will be appreciated
04:33 UTC
How might you do the guidelines on this?
I'm trying to learn more angles I'm really not used to anything that isnt more front facing or a flat side view. I was trying to sketch this earlier and couldnt figure it out and it ended up HORRIBLY so I tried to load the reference in paint to map out where things might be.. I've seen alot of videos that use an ellipsis around the brow line or cuts off side of the head and I'm really unsure of how to use those or if it would be used here? hoping to see an example if possible !!
00:50 UTC
When in doubt, how does one draw the other eye?
Ignore the sketchiness of it, it's a rough draft after trying to get back into art
23:35 UTC
Looking for help with charcoal
I've been working on this drawing of a D&D character for the last two days. Yesterday when I "finished" it, I really liked it but today I can't help but notice things I don't like about it. In particular, i feel like the values of the face/beard don't look right, but if I made the face darker I worry that It will look muddy. Also not super pleased with how his neck and that lower part of his headscarf/turban turned out (that's where I broke from my reference). Just looking for some general feedback.
16:44 UTC
How could I improve this piece in terms of color?
12:06 UTC
Equipment advice & Tips and Tricks in general
Hey all, I'm a kid who wants to get into sketch art/lineart of people and landscapes(city mostly), and only thing I've ever drawn are the petty smiley faces I doodle on my friends book when he isn't looking. I'm planning to grab the Moleskin Art Collection Sketchbook, but am stuck on other equipment. Do you have any suggestions on what pencils/mechanical pencils to grab, as well as other gear. And some general tips and tricks on how to practice, what to practice, and any good guides would be absolutely appreciated. Thanks :D
10:35 UTC
Tips appreciated
New to watercolor/art in general(my second piece)! Please give me some tips on improvement. This is my house! Thought I might do some for gifts for my parents who equally love their houses but I want to make sure they would actually like it first- is this something you would like in your house? Colors are a little off from real life
00:16 UTC
Any tips for improving my life drawings?
Does anyone have any suggestions or feedback on my drawing? I struggle with faces so I know this is an area I need to work on, but any tips/tricks would be super appreciated! 😊
22:16 UTC
Are the anatomy and proportions correct?
So, I'm proud of the first one, but probably it'll still have mistakes. I couldn't find the reference for the second one, and it's the one that is more iffy imo. The third one, I just don't know why mine looks like it's falling over rather than running?
21:38 UTC
How do I use refrences on paper?
So I've been struggling for a bit with drawing anatomy and I've heard using refrences can help out alot with that but I'm just curious how do I use them when I'm drawing on paper and not digitally where you can just overlay the reference and what not anytime you want, so what am I supposed to do when drawing traditionally?
20:26 UTC
Can someone please label this for me? I'm colorblind and it'd help me SO MUCH
20:02 UTC
How can I draw objects with an -45, 45 degree angle?
The rotation tool only work with 90, 180 ... degrees.
should i try using more pixels?
would be nice if you can show good examples, thanks.
18:50 UTC
Any tips? First time trying actual lineart. Sketch tips appreciated too.
18:35 UTC
Need help with anatomy. Her thighs look too long to me. Are there any critiques or tips you can give me on anatomy moving forward?
17:47 UTC