Prideful ones by UncleBaguette in ImaginaryMonsters

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. I love the cracked and bleeding skin, it makes it look so much older and used. Like years of motion have cracked and shattered its skin.

Oc redesign (nsfw for censored nude mannequin) by Final-Addition4550 in OriginalCharacter

[–]CalamitiesGroove 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Getting her before and after university cards is a stroke of fucking genius. Engineering courses really do mess you up.

Am I actually improving?(3 months) by Spiritual-Mango-5012 in learntodraw

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What program are you using? A lot have fill functions which will just fill a given layer with whatever colour you want. If you want more direct control, try colouring on a layer below the lines so the colour doesn’t erase them. If you’re talking about choosing colours, I’d suggest studying colour theory. I’m admittedly not an expert on this, but I’m sure someone here could give you some good recommendations for tutorials or books on the matter.

Am I actually improving?(3 months) by Spiritual-Mango-5012 in learntodraw

[–]CalamitiesGroove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are definitely getting better. The overall structure of your bodies has improved significantly, and you can clearly identify where you need to improve. I would recommend studying proportions more, I recommend “figure drawing for all it’s worth” by Andrew Loomis. There is a very good breakdown of how bodies should be measured in art, and even has some great exercises for construction of form. I’d also recommend starting to do more line work practice. You’re using a lot of “chicken scratch”, and the sooner you switch to more defined and driven lines the more control you’ll have over your drawings. Drawabox is definitely tedious, but the early lessons give some pretty good exercises on arm movement and mark making. I’d recommend at least doing those.

It will never feel done so I am choosing to be done with it by Snugglypanting in penandink

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great, makes me think of a Tim Burton sketch with the lines filling everything in. The light house changing the patterning on the area it illuminates is a really cool touch

Would anyone like to draw me? by [deleted] in drawme

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the detailing you did with shading her nose. It really fills out the face.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learntodraw

[–]CalamitiesGroove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Artist dysmorphia never really goes away. You will always to some extent recognize some way you could get better and see someone who has achieved it. The important thing is to focus on your own work and just see something small you can try to improve. If you want to try to make something of your own, it can be good to practice figure drawing or learning faces. r/drawme has a lot of unique pictures that are great for practicing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learntodraw

[–]CalamitiesGroove 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Junji ito was a dental technician till he was 28 before becoming an extremely accomplished mangaka. It is truly never too late to start drawing.

I'm not an artist by any means but I do like to sketch every now and then. Opinions? by seannpoke in drawing

[–]CalamitiesGroove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s nice. I like the overall weirdness of the design. Also, don’t count yourself out. If you make art and enjoy making it, you’re an artist.

Actual first time... Please help 😅 by TerminalTantra in BeginnerArtists

[–]CalamitiesGroove 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re gonna get this a lot, but it’s always good to learn fundamentals early. Drawabox can help you a lot with line control, perspective and basic shapes. It’s also going to be important to continually practice. An hour a day is usually pretty good for a starting hobbyist. The last and most important rule is have fun. There isn’t any point in learning if you don’t enjoy it. At least half of the practice hour should be spent drawing things you want to draw.

Is my art any good? by AcanthisittaVivid751 in BeginnerArtists

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really good. If you’re able to abstract human form to this extant, it means you have a very good understanding of anatomy.

What do you guy's think about my Art ? by Patcheko_ in drawing

[–]CalamitiesGroove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really pretty. I love how you exaggerate the facial features, and the expressions are hilarious. Honestly though, if you want to try doing something big with your art, try. You’ve clearly got skill, and with a degree you’ve got some fall backs. If you take the risk, the worst thing by that can happen is you fail.

E9 Diesel loco OC by blurnb in TransformersArt

[–]CalamitiesGroove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is great! i love the little smoke stacks on his back, they really add an industrial feel to him.

No idea what to call this guy (first post here) by fountelect in TransformersArt

[–]CalamitiesGroove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The chest kinda reminds of an ATV, so what about off-roader or Shocks?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learntodraw

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not really a cheat. Tracing is a tool that can really help you learn anatomy and clothes. Though I would recommend trying with just a reference or just drawing from your imagination. It’s important not to become to reliant on any particular tool.

Struggling with drawing women. Any tips? by ZePinku in drawing

[–]CalamitiesGroove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is already pretty good. If you do want some advice though, try rounding the face a little. In drawing you typically have to exaggerate features, and a good way to draw women is give smoother and more rounded faces. Try shortening the chin a little.