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New to drawing? Let us help you learn how to get started!

Drawing is a skill, not a talent. It doesn't matter if you can draw or not, with practice you can be the best. We welcome you to our community. Learn with us, the future artists of reddit.

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We don't believe in talent, we believe in DRAWING.

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New to Drawing?

DAY 1: First day of Drawing? Start here!

DAY 2: Grid Drawing

DAY 3: Still Lifes

After that: have fun, set goals & draw every day!

If you want to follow a beginner's book, try

"Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" (referral link to Amazon)

Trick to learn drawing cartoons in 30mins: https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_shaw_why_people_believe_they_can_t_draw?language=en

After Your First Week: drawabox.com

FAQ

Quick & Dirty Drawing FAQ

  • Do I need talent?

  • How do I develop a style?

Free Resources

Loomis:

Free Art Books on drawing humans (pdf) - Beginners: "Fun with a Pencil" (free pdf in link above) - Intermediate: "Figure Drawing For All It's Worth" (free pdf in link above)

Proko:

Free Youtube Tutorials on Drawing Humans

Proko paid courses

Ctrl+Paint:

Free tutorials on digital art

Drawing Discord Chat: open for suggestions!

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  3. No porn, extreme gore, hateful/political art

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Asked for critiques on this a while back. Thought I'd share the finished version

Woodstock is the GOAT on gawd

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2023/06/05
23:27 UTC

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Practice help

What should I practice if I want to draw fashion dresses? Just pick a dress each day and take time on it? Are there drawing fundamentals I should consider practicing first? Thank you

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2023/06/05
23:26 UTC

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Feedback on this unfinished drawing copy (graphite) of the Mona Lisa

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2023/06/05
23:23 UTC

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How important to learn face muscles for art?

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2023/06/05
22:47 UTC

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How's my Invincible?

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2023/06/05
22:23 UTC

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Feeling stressed about doing well with art, and I keep procrastinating

Ive been practicing for almost 4 months and I’ve made a lot of progress in a short amount of time (traditional art, manga style), but recently, I’ve been feeling lot of stress about it. The pressure to do well. Any idea on how to kick this?

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2023/06/05
22:17 UTC

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I'm finally drawing again!

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2023/06/05
21:28 UTC

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How do I make my art look like more manga like?

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2023/06/05
20:00 UTC

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If you wanted to see how I drew this

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2023/06/05
19:54 UTC

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Torso and Arm Studies

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2023/06/05
18:07 UTC

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Looking for Art Tips

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2023/06/05
17:35 UTC

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Reference copying ?

As we all know reference is not cheating but if I literally redraw the reference is it cheating ? Or can you call it learning ? At the same time it isn’t cause lots of people do that. And it’s actual art but I somehow feel guilty/ like I’m just copying but at the same time it takes time, effort and skill so it’s art ? I’m really confused here and feel like what I make doesn’t count since it’s merely a hobby of mine. Please help me figure this out. Thanks!!

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2023/06/05
17:31 UTC

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What do you think about this?

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2023/06/05
16:31 UTC

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After a month progress (left to right)

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2023/06/05
16:27 UTC

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Lots of improvement, but I gotta work on my legs

Any tips appreciated

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2023/06/05
15:04 UTC

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Would love some feedback on my progress so far. Left is October 2022, right is May 2023

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2023/06/05
14:53 UTC

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Step by step, easy portrait drawing

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2023/06/05
14:44 UTC

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Vegetables, Watercolor Still-life Painting Demonstration.

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2023/06/05
13:55 UTC

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Day 11 - First day without grid, do I have any hope?

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2023/06/05
13:35 UTC

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Just switched to hand drawing, can you tell me what this is missing?

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2023/06/05
13:28 UTC

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Was bored in class, idk what it is

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2023/06/05
11:34 UTC

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Just a drawing I made during school (tips heavily appreciated)

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2023/06/05
10:44 UTC

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Did you know you can create printing plates out of old boxes and cartons?

Did you know you can create printing plates out of old boxes and cartons? I’m running a tetra pac and box printmaking workshop at Little Verzons Farm The Nest, this Sunday with a few spaces available if you’d like to come, 10-4. £90 to include refreshments and all materials, all you need is an apron!  book here https://www.mariethereseking.uk/batik-workshops/batik-workshops/

https://mailchi.mp/deeeddc9e1ea/portugal-art-holiday-and-workshops-6135207?e=b6403a1cce

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2023/06/05
10:35 UTC

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