Other than that not really sure what you're trying to achieve.
Use Inkscape for sketches. Use the pencil tool (wacom is good for this too) with smoothing, that'll get rid of shakes and let you draw it fast, then edit it too.
I'm getting a wacom in some time, but cant get one yet.
what I really need some help on is the lightning, don't care about the rest, just the essential thing(s) I'm doing wrong, yes, quality sucks, but this is like my 2'th thing I drew.
If that's only the second thing you've drawn then lighting is not what you should care about. Work at getting a solid drawing and then worry about painting later
So where are the compliments on this piece...Iam rather impressed with the composition of this piece...your eyes go right to the blue ameeba in the center. along with his blank stare, its sending fear right into my heart...so much emotion....This is so 21st century impressionism....I give this 2 thumbs up.:thumbup::thumbup:
*Sits in DCs national art museum waiting for this to show up there*
hahah dont worry about it man, everyone has to start somewhere right!?
you said you can draw better with a pencil, maybe try scanning in some line drawings and inking them in photoshop until you get a tablet, atleast then you have a guide to go with the mouse action.
really what it comes down to is practice practice man, just gotta giv'er non stop. those links vig posted are pretty awesome be sure to take advantage of them.
you are making lots of mistakes. Advice number 1: try harder.
it seems like you threw something down with the hopes everyone elses input will make it good. But you have to put in the most effort, we're not going to draw it for you
you are making lots of mistakes. Advice number 1: try harder.
it seems like you threw something down with the hopes everyone elses input will make it good. But you have to put in the most effort, we're not going to draw it for you
I agree with this,- your piece is not worth commenting on seriously.
Give it more effort- even you noticed that it is garbage right now,- spend more time on it- rethink more steps next time (lines, colors, shapes, composition, style,..) and repost. Anything else would be an insult to this board imo.
Scan some pencil drawings in and post them. There's no point in asking for advice on "mistakes" on this ... er ... digital painting if those problems run through into your basic drawing skills. I mean you could be seven, or mental, or drawing it with a mouse attached to your forehead for all we know. Give us some context to work from, eh?
Err, I hate to be rude but it looks like a 3 year old drew it, was kind of hoping you were making a joke, like Vig thought...
As long as you are aware of it's cruddyness, then improvements can be made. I'm no amazing 2d artist but I tend to look around at actual works of art in their varying categories and make certain observations to enhance the project (basically meaning I see mine is crap and try to make it better:D!).
I wanted to give 2d a try, and I always liked cookiemonster, I looked at your drawing a bit but it turned out bad.
That's cool, keep drawing stuff it's the only way to get better. Why not try to copy a picture of the cookiemonster as good as you can on paper/tablet, then color it?
Dont listen to vig about accounting. Some of the best artists in here were terrible in the beginning. I shit you not. and I'm not naming names
I would say draw from reference, so you can learn about how light etc. works by observation and pull that from your memory in the future when drawing things from scratch.
Reference is key. Try copying a page out of a comic book, a magazine, photograph whatever, and get it as close as possible. This is why people take life drawing. Drawing is like any other skill, and it only gets better with practice. Draw every day. Do that for a month and you'll see vast improvement in your work.
also known as cold & warm contrast
very famous for 3d artists when it comes to 'fancy' lights- though overused lately und thus plain again.
But for paintings always a good pick
Draw IRL objects (including animals and people) from direct observation on a daily basis. When you feel comfortable drawing pretty much anything you see (which will happen eventually, because you'll be practicing a lot), cookie monster will present no challenge to you. It'll be awesome, try it.
if you DO care, you'll ask yourself what you can do to improve it, and what's wrong with it as it is. when you find an answer, ask yourself what you're going to do this time, and then do it.
when you finish your next piece, take a moment to feel a sense of accomplishment that you've improved, and take pride in your work.
then, repeat. find out what's wrong, find what you can do better, imagine what the next awesome thing you're going to do is, and do it.
Wow, I wish I had thought of posting a near joke thread when I first started out. Mixed in with all the insults here are some very juicy crits. Funny how much feedback you can get by posting horrible art....
i don't know what you're worrying about. if someone acts like a child just treat him like a child. if he is a child, then your response is appropriate. if he was trying to goat you into a response.. then.. still appropriate.
Drawing with a mouse is like trying to draw with a pencil in your urethra. I'd say get a scanner or a tablet.
Now now, I've seen some really amazing mouse drawn artwork in my days that rival a vast majority of people's stuff here on Polycount, so let's not talk down on the mighty mouse too much
As for this thread, I'm sorry but I still can't take it seriously. I feel like I'm having my leg yanked right off.
"Buy a graphics penis. The most common brand is penis. In case you don't know, a penis is like a mouse pad which you can draw on using a pressure sensitive stylus, or pen. The strokes you make will appear on the screen. Almost all the artists on this burrito use a penis. "
Wow, some people coming out of the wood works to post on this thread, lol. Like Xaltar said, some really good crits in here.
I'm not the best at drawing, and I am currently trying to improve myself; but I think the key is to have a plan as to how you will MAKE yourself improve. Vig just pointed out a number of awesome tutorials, you can start there. Personally, I think going through all these tutorials (link below) will make you improve drastically. Just follow along, physically draw what he draws and you will be good in no time. There is a number of dvds you can buy from this guy.
Replies
- study some more your reference pics
well and lots of other stuff but not worth mentioning with such a quality
Other than that not really sure what you're trying to achieve.
Use Inkscape for sketches. Use the pencil tool (wacom is good for this too) with smoothing, that'll get rid of shakes and let you draw it fast, then edit it too.
I'm getting a wacom in some time, but cant get one yet.
what I really need some help on is the lightning, don't care about the rest, just the essential thing(s) I'm doing wrong, yes, quality sucks, but this is like my 2'th thing I drew.
http://www.paperrad.org/problems.html
*Sits in DCs national art museum waiting for this to show up there*
Let's say I still go to school.
I dunno why it's so bad, I can do much better with paper, and a pen, on the computer, it's just very diffrent.
Now please stop telling me it's bad, I already know that, I want to know why it's bad.
Then call it done. I suppose it works for some kind of Andy Warhol abstract.
Seriously though. (I hope you're not trolling me
It's lacking in alot of the typical things that a drawing or painting need.
Composition. right now it's just cookie monster dead center.
Lighting. It's plenty bright, but there are no real highlights/shadows.
Subject. Well, it's been established that it's cookie monster. But what's he doing, just a crazy pose? is he dancing? put a radio behind him...
Is it supposed to be realistic? His eyes are always on top of his head...
I'm just doing this becaus I want to become better, never said this will be my job later:shifty:
EatPoo's Guide for art Desperadoes
http://www.eatpoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=27
A large list of tutorials and walk thru's for digital painting.
http://www.gfxartist.com/features/tutorials
The "everything you need to know guide to materials and painting"
http://itchstudios.com/psg/art_tut.htm
Drawing Heads.
http://www.anticz.com/heads.htm
Andrew Loomis's drawing books, amazing stuff, old but still holds very true.
http://www.artcone.com/forum/andrew_loomis_books_downloads-t1772.html
Ceda's Guide to Human proportion.
http://www.vigville.com/forum_images/Z_Big_Guide_to_Body_Drawing_by_Ceda.jpg
I'll see if I can do a paint over tonight
No, not really
You'll see that my 3d skills are much better though.
you said you can draw better with a pencil, maybe try scanning in some line drawings and inking them in photoshop until you get a tablet, atleast then you have a guide to go with the mouse action.
really what it comes down to is practice practice man, just gotta giv'er non stop. those links vig posted are pretty awesome be sure to take advantage of them.
Ouch. Very ouch.
EDIT: Right. For some help. First off.. skip the colors. Try doing some 3d primitives but in 2d. How do you shade a box, ball and a cylinder?
it seems like you threw something down with the hopes everyone elses input will make it good. But you have to put in the most effort, we're not going to draw it for you
I now have a new wallpaper!
Give it more effort- even you noticed that it is garbage right now,- spend more time on it- rethink more steps next time (lines, colors, shapes, composition, style,..) and repost. Anything else would be an insult to this board imo.
I agree with the primitive drawing tip. and the pencil scanning too.
As long as you are aware of it's cruddyness, then improvements can be made. I'm no amazing 2d artist but I tend to look around at actual works of art in their varying categories and make certain observations to enhance the project (basically meaning I see mine is crap and try to make it better:D!).
I wanted to give 2d a try, and I always liked cookiemonster, I looked at your drawing a bit but it turned out bad.
I can give you a bigger version if you want.
That's cool, keep drawing stuff it's the only way to get better. Why not try to copy a picture of the cookiemonster as good as you can on paper/tablet, then color it?
I would say draw from reference, so you can learn about how light etc. works by observation and pull that from your memory in the future when drawing things from scratch.
Good luck.
I really apologize if it isn't...
but since my two favorite color combinations are blue and orange.. I give you a B+
sidenote: Orange and blue are excellent colors in multiple environments for lighting..
very famous for 3d artists when it comes to 'fancy' lights- though overused lately und thus plain again.
But for paintings always a good pick
if you DO care, you'll ask yourself what you can do to improve it, and what's wrong with it as it is. when you find an answer, ask yourself what you're going to do this time, and then do it.
when you finish your next piece, take a moment to feel a sense of accomplishment that you've improved, and take pride in your work.
then, repeat. find out what's wrong, find what you can do better, imagine what the next awesome thing you're going to do is, and do it.
2 pages of replys to this sucker omg
If your just learning photoshop, and are using a mouse, and are still in school, Its understandable that it doesn't look great.
Drawing with a mouse is like trying to draw with a pencil in your urethra. I'd say get a scanner or a tablet.
haha, awesome analogy...
As for this thread, I'm sorry but I still can't take it seriously. I feel like I'm having my leg yanked right off.
But more to the point...I've done better mouse painting in MSPaint...blindfolded.
In all seriousness, uninstall photoshop. Turn off Sesame Street. Pick up a pencil. Maybe a crayon. Draw a puppy.
EatPoo's Guide for art Desperadoes
http://www.eatpoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=27
it had some great info regarding your tools..
"Buy a graphics penis. The most common brand is penis. In case you don't know, a penis is like a mouse pad which you can draw on using a pressure sensitive stylus, or pen. The strokes you make will appear on the screen. Almost all the artists on this burrito use a penis. "
haha.. for real.
I'm not the best at drawing, and I am currently trying to improve myself; but I think the key is to have a plan as to how you will MAKE yourself improve. Vig just pointed out a number of awesome tutorials, you can start there. Personally, I think going through all these tutorials (link below) will make you improve drastically. Just follow along, physically draw what he draws and you will be good in no time. There is a number of dvds you can buy from this guy.
example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFxHEZP_70c
site to buy the dvds:
http://the-structure-of-man.blogspot.com/
If you want to get fundamentally better, always do traditional art first.
(P.S. I actually found out about this guy from someone here on the boards.)
that should be the next contest/challenge