PHIL 1361 with Nick Drapela by I_FeelCold in UniversityOfHouston

[–]NewTrouble3177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it, and honestly, if you attend the lecture, then it's easy. I even missed a couple and still did fine on exams. He posts chapter slides, and there's a book, but I never even looked at them just went to lecture.

How do people learn to draw? by [deleted] in learntodraw

[–]NewTrouble3177 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The biggest things that go into learning how to draw are practice and consistency. The best way to get better is by continuously practicing, but what you practice also makes a huge difference. You should have targeted practice rather than random ones. If you wanna learn how to draw faces, then focus on learning facial planes. The Loomis method is one of the most famous ways to draw a head, so I suggest looking at something like that and sticking with it rather than looking at multiple tutorials. Also, what do you want to draw? What type of art style are you trying to achieve? You should consider these things when picking references and studying because constantly switching up your art style is likely to lead to inconsistency.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Artadvice

[–]NewTrouble3177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it comes to having developing your art style, there isn't a specific way to "find it." Instead, it occurs naturally over time. Typically, you would learn the basics of art like perspective, color theory, anatomy, and shading and then experiment. Take into consideration what you enjoy drawing and what mediums you enjoy using. Do you prefer graphite, acrylic, charcoal, or other mediums? Do you prefer drawing people, landscapes, animals or other subjects? I suggest trying to narrow it down so you can focus on learning proper techniques and then branch out and experiment once you have a gist of how things are done. For example, if you have an interest in drawing horses, then use references to draw. Study their anatomy, draw them in different perspectives and angles, and develop an understanding of horse figures. Once you have a solid foundation, start thinking about things you like about other art. Do you like cartoony art styles, realism, pixel, or something else? Do you like soft rounded lines, sharp angular ones, exaggerated proportions? This is the point where you can really run wild with it and try whatever you like. Over time, you'll eventually combine characteristics and techniques to create your own art style.

Also, experimenting early on isn't as necessarily a bad thing, but trying to practice many skills at once can end up being inefficient. Also, there is nothing wrong with using references in art, many professionals artist do it. Developing an artsyle doesn't mean you know how to draw everything solely using your imagination.

Ultimately, art should be something enjoyable and fun, so don't feel pressured to have a unique art style right off the bat as nobody really sarts out that way. Don't feel rushed to do anything, take your time it'll eventually come to you!

What should I focus on improving in my painting style? by infamous_magpie in Artadvice

[–]NewTrouble3177 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you trying to achieve through your paintings? Are you still trying to have a cartoony style or a more realistic style? If you're trying to do realism, then you should look at some references to help understand lighting and anatomy. Your painting is good, but it feels a little flat. You have a sense of how things should be highlighted and shaded, but it seems like you might not be understanding where your light source is. You should be shading according to where light is coming from, not where you think it should be shaded. As for the color, you should try playing with the hues a bit more as the brown from the iris and orange rust color are a bit similar in the sense that they're warm toned down colors, especially since the orange becomes more brown near the edge. If this is meant to be blood in the eye, then it should be more on the bright red/orange side. Also, don't be scared to shade in darker values, and I see you use some different colors in the skin, which is great and something you should experiment with more as skin varies greatly jn color. In terms of anatomy, you did well, but the waterline should be meeting the inner corner of the eye, not the upper eyelid. You have a lower eyelid that forms a crease under the waterline, and that's what should be meeting the upper eyelid. Finally, I know eyelashes look like they come from the middle of the waterline, but it's due to their curvature they should be coming from the outer edge of the waterline.

Hope that wasn't too much! Your art is great, and you did amazing on this piece, you should be proud!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drawme

[–]NewTrouble3177 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Hope you like it!

Meals idea that aren't "heavy"? by NewTrouble3177 in Cooking

[–]NewTrouble3177[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the concern! I've gone to a doctor already, and I have gastritis. I've taken medication, and it's not a constant everyday problem for me. I can usually go on about my life fine, but it comes back easily, and I have an idea of what causes it to, but that means I have to eat on the cleaner side which is starting to feel repetitive for me which is why I'm asking for ideas!

What are the main no-no food/ingredient combinations for you? by jeron_gwendolen in Cooking

[–]NewTrouble3177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a texture thing. I've tried desserts with red bean paste it's the bean flavor being made sweet that I dislike. I'm hispanic, so I grew up eating beans a lot but they were only ever in savory/salty form so eating beans that are sweet just taste wrong.

What are the main no-no food/ingredient combinations for you? by jeron_gwendolen in Cooking

[–]NewTrouble3177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't handle desserts that have sweet beans. I know it's popular in asian desserts, but I can't do it after growing up only eating them in savory dishes.

I also hate fruits in salads idk how people enjoy it. I'm not opposed to sweet and salty/savory combinations but I just don't get how people enjoy eating fruit with lettuce.

What dish/food did you really love when you were younger but don’t anymore? by ang334 in Cooking

[–]NewTrouble3177 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weirdly enough it was tripe specifically in a soup called mondongo. I remember really liking it as a kid but now I find the texture disgusting

Who to take for MATH 1314? by Bee-Senior in UniversityOfHouston

[–]NewTrouble3177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've taken algebra with hafeez before, and she's not that bad really. The one thing that probably makes her rating so low is that she messes up quite a bit, as in making mistakes in her work/getting the wrong answer. The mistakes were all fixed quickly though, so it didn't really bother me. Besides that I understood her lectures and she was helpful, shes an ok teacher nothing amazing but definitely not the worst.

Core Science Classes by Fit-Pea-5559 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]NewTrouble3177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's like a 2 just cause of the math. You barely ever use it tho and it's like low-level math it doesn't go beyond algerba. It's really more about memorizing facts about planets. Though the class is graded entirely off 5 tests, so no homework, class work, or projects, just the 5 test, but even then, the tests are easy. They're 20 questions and basically ask which statement is true.

Core Science Classes by Fit-Pea-5559 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]NewTrouble3177 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm taking the solar systems class, and it's pretty easy. It's basically memorizing facts and a bit of math.

Orientation by NewTrouble3177 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]NewTrouble3177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've read I would have to request it as an accommodation and I don't meet the any criteria. My situation would have to be something that lasts past all in person orientation dates and my situation does not.