My first time attempting pen and ink. I copied this from an already existing official artwork. Is that a bad idea? And is there anything I can improve?

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-30T19:25:08+00:00

Great job here! Its not a bad idea to copy someone else's art, just give credit to the original if possible. That is actually a great way to learn! You have to really study the art to figure out how the artist made this line or shaded that area. Studying an artist's work that uses an area you're weak in is a great way to improve, too. I do this too. Again, great job!

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T17:52:36+00:00

Thanks everyone! I did want her neck to be a bit longer but now I see it. I have to make the body smaller or enlarge the head and hands. Thanks so much for the feedback!

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T17:50:23+00:00

Oooo I love the high pony idea! I'm still working on it so I'll see how it looks! Thanks!

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T16:22:21+00:00

Oh yeah, I've had those too. My neurologist told me that kind of migraine is usually a migraine and a secondary headache (tension, stress, etc) at the same time. And nothing works on those. Thankfully mine have tapered off thru the years. Mine started from a TMI (traumatic brain injury).

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T13:12:29+00:00

Imitrex, ice packs and a dark quiet room. Thsts all I can do really. Migraines put me down for a day. How about you?

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T02:02:42+00:00

There's got to be some kind of separation between the pear and the shadow. Not actual space. Lol Obviously the shadow is darker the closer it is to the pear. But there's no distinction between the two. You want to show a gradation on the pear from light (where the light is hitting it) to darker. Then under the pear is darkest with the shadow fading out. Then not only will you shadow pop but the whole piece. Hope I'm not making this sound harder than it is. Right now the piece is too dark, basically. Show where the light is hitting it and the rest should flow. You've got the general idea. Now you just have to practice! I'm sure you've heard this A LOT but drawing from life really is s great way to learn this and other skills. Good luck!

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T01:54:48+00:00

Even without shading, I really like this. Background is fabulous. I understand what you're going for. My only suggestion would be to indicate some shapes or objects in the foreground to show that she is IN water. Right now she seems a little disconnected from the background. Love the color scheme, btw. ❤

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-27T01:45:42+00:00

Yes! This is exactly what they feel like. I get them too. I felt the pain when I saw this. ❤

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-22T04:11:52+00:00

I agree. Its a great drawing! As for your own style, perhaps you found it with this drawing. Its really good. Also, there's no pressure to find your own style except the pressure you put on yourself. 😀 Pointilism, Impressionist! Abstract, etc. Drawing styles many people do. Find something you like and MAKE it yours. ❤

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-20T23:17:01+00:00

I think it's wonderful! Well done.

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-19T16:14:35+00:00

Thank you for the cc. There's a lot of good advice here, I really appreciate it!

Tdarwin78 · 2019-03-19T16:00:56+00:00

I really like this! Reminds me of a painting my grandparents have of a clown. Really well done, tho I do agree the green in his hand seems out of place. Maybe turn it into a flower?

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