Hello! I'm sorry if this isn't the best forum for this but I'm hoping you guys can help me, I'm currently stuck in a loop of not knowing exactly how to practice so I'm feeling like I'm in a bit of a stasis. I want to be as precise as possible in the hopes that you all can point me in the right direction, and maybe help…
Appreciate the tips :smile: Do you feel like tracing helped you in any way? I've thought about doing it for the practice but wasn't sure if I'd get anything out of it tbh, maybe +1 improved hand eye coordination? Ultimately it sounds like what you're telling me to do is draw things from observation. Is that a fair…
Another thing that got me places was using reference images. Knowing the exact design of what you're trying to draw is crucial. Having a second monitor helps, so you can look at them as you draw. Heck even early on, I used to print and trace images of all sorts of common objects from apples to kerosene lanterns and anatomy…
I've moved your topic into the 2D Showcase section, as you're more likely to be seen by 2D artists here, who can hopefully provide some guidance. From my experience, the one thing that helped the most is to simply draw constantly. Every single day. For as long as possible. Drawing is a learned skill, and as such it…
Yeah generally. Just trace in order to subconsciously calibrate yourself, stabilize your hands etc. Try to think deeply of all the media and characters you enjoy too, and try to analyze their designs as deeply as you can, see what makes them work. Also try toying around with material programs like Substance painter to give…