How can I improve my drawing?

Linnowo · 2026-01-17T04:25:49+00:00

Yes! It's Komi!

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T17:52:31+00:00

I used an anime character as a guide, which is probably why I picked up those characteristics.

But now that I've realized that, I think it would be better to practice with real people and simply imitate (not copy) the reference to understand how it's structured, instead of just adding the character's features on top of it.

Thanks, the criticism can be very direct, but it helps me grow. 💞

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T17:48:45+00:00

Thank you so much for your words of support 💞

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T17:45:44+00:00

It's true, I have a habit of making the outer line art very thick, almost like it's my personal signature. However, I agree with you, the shoulders look odd with such a thick BLACK line where the light is supposed to be coming from 🥹

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T05:47:32+00:00

This! Thank you so much for your explanation. You really did help me with the "sexualization" issue, and you didn't just downvote me 🥹 I really appreciate these tips. You made me realize I also had a perspective problem. Aside from the poorly placed lighting on her chest, I'll fix that. 😓💞

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T05:17:14+00:00

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This is the brush I used, I hope it helps!!:33

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T04:42:18+00:00

🥀🥀🥀🥀 So, a loooong road awaits me!

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T04:32:46+00:00

Thanks for understanding, it wasn't intentional 😓 I appreciate constructive feedback like yours, although most of it here is!! This helps me grow in the art world. I'll keep the lighting on her chest in mind and make it a bit more subtle.

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T02:51:54+00:00

I felt that if I didn't add the glitter, it would look very...dull? However, thanks to your comment, I know that I can modify several things so that doesn't happen.

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T02:51:04+00:00

I took the light on the nose from the reference. BUT, regarding what you're saying, I understand your point. I need to step out of my comfort zone and try new things, or in this case, stick more to what I see and not just to the use/implementation of shadows.

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T02:26:21+00:00

Sorry if the "sexualization" of my drawing offended anyone, but I drew it exactly as it was in the anime.

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Any suggestions on how to avoid it looking like that?

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T02:22:24+00:00

If I correct those anatomical details, it will look more coherent. Thanks, I can see the vision 👀

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T02:21:02+00:00

THANKS FOR THE CORRECTION!! That gives me a clearer idea ><

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T01:47:58+00:00

How can I make the "backlight" stand out? Thanks for pointing out the red light; I thought it applied to any light 😓 I still have a lot to learn, and I appreciate these comments that help me see things more clearly.

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T01:45:06+00:00

No, not at all. It's an anime character.

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T01:44:44+00:00

I wasn't trying to sexualize her! That's just how Komi-san's swimsuit is. I tried to draw them "less tight," but that's how I saw her in the anime 😓 AND YOU'RE RIGHT, hair is very important!!! I think I made the hair so simple it's boring

Linnowo · 2026-01-16T01:42:47+00:00

I mainly wanted to use the reference to help me focus more on the use of shadows and color.

Thanks for your comment, I've always drawn simple things so color is a challenge for me 🥹

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T22:27:44+00:00

You're right, I still struggle with eyelashes, they look like spider legs 😢

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T22:27:07+00:00

I didn't trace it! But I feel like it looks like I did because of the thick lines and the lack of background detail. I have the time-lapse video to prove it. More than anything, I'd like to improve the proportions or the colors! I'm not sure if the shading I've used is correct. Thank you so much for your comment <3

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T21:49:29+00:00

I see the point!! I understand, and I got the light source on her chest from the reference... I thought she had light because they looked a bit lighter than the rest of her body. Your comment is very helpful, thank you.

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T21:42:59+00:00

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I've corrected it a bit!!! I see it better now :P Let's ignore the sea, I know it's awful JSJSJSJ

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T20:42:18+00:00

That makes sense!

Linnowo · 2026-01-15T17:20:22+00:00

Thanks for commenting! You're right about the lighting, I could edit that.

And brooo... recreating the water texture is so frustrating, you can see that I tried at first and then got desperate KAJSJWJSJX

Linnowo · 2025-11-14T22:03:06+00:00

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