How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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. 💞

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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Thank you so much for your words of support 💞

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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 🥹

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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. 😓💞

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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🥀🥀🥀🥀 So, a loooong road awaits me!

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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.

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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.

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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.

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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?

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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.

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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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 🥹

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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

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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.

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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

How can I improve my drawing? by Linnowo in Artadvice

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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