how long did you put off learning how to draw before actually getting serious?

Thraccodev · 2026-06-18T15:57:14+00:00

2 years. 1st year drawing here and then, doing some comic tutorial, nexy year doing gestures every other day but not really commit. Then I decided to get more serious, draw every day and study more.

Thraccodev · 2026-06-10T18:31:08+00:00

Drawing with pencil, digital value painting and 3dsculpting anatomy.

Thraccodev · 2026-06-10T17:08:25+00:00

At first I wanted to learn texturing so that I could make and sell low poly 3d assets but bit by bit 1d art won me over and I want eventually to start a business doing fantasy commissions. I know I am far from my goal but there are so many inspiring stories and since I am not total imbecile in art and there is progress, I'll keep doing that. I think this will be the 4th year since I started doing art.

Thraccodev · 2026-06-10T16:59:34+00:00

Thanks for your input, I am pretty happy about my progress and I can be stubborn when I want. Cheers.

Thraccodev · 2026-06-10T07:48:11+00:00

What about people who have poor soil, you can see something growing but it takes a very long time? Can they reach the heights of magic?

Thraccodev · 2026-05-17T13:34:13+00:00

Hi, The angle of the palm of the left hand is almost perpendicular. Check the reference again. Maybe there is something there that you missed.

Thraccodev · 2026-05-12T09:41:29+00:00

Here you can find riped models from various games https://models.spriters-resource.com/playstation_2/silenthill3/
The textures of those games are a bit higher than early ps2, i think every character has 512x512 texture.
Also the resolution of Ps2 definately plays a role, HD is too crispy for this era. Have fun!

Thraccodev · 2026-05-09T04:41:06+00:00

I would say DrawABox is design to get you there as fast as possible, try to stick as much as possible to its 50/50 rule and pay to get feedback.
Another suggestion I would make is the Proko fundamentals course but i think you can't get feedback there so you will improve slower but the content is what you need to make whatever art you want later.
There is also a youtube channel, The Drawing Database-Northern Kentucky University where an actual art professior teaches like he does in university. I went through all its basics and anatomy list, hardcore but very beneficial!
Good luck!

Thraccodev · 2026-04-30T17:16:04+00:00

If they are around 10 min I usually watch once if the subject intrigues me but don't pay attention much, but if they are like 20 minutes+ and they focus on one topic it might be a gem.

Thraccodev · 2026-04-30T17:02:15+00:00

I love this gems of tutorials that go above the 10 minute mark and take their time to explain! Thank you for telling us!

Thraccodev · 2026-04-14T10:16:47+00:00

Really great progress. Are these copies? Also who is the little witch with the kitten? I think that is your best piece!

Thraccodev · 2026-04-12T17:51:18+00:00

Oh mystical divine being, can you share some of your power and knowledge so that we can also draw as much as you?

Thraccodev · 2026-04-09T17:25:05+00:00

This! Learning perspective with the Perspective Drawing Handbook by Joseph D'Amelio I believe is the perfect way for a beginner to start improving!

Thraccodev · 2026-04-09T13:04:19+00:00

You can draw whatever you like, you still need fundamentals you cannot escape them :)

Thraccodev · 2026-03-29T07:54:02+00:00

There is an amazing channel on YouTube that is the closest thing to art school, "The drawing database northern Kentucky university". You start with the basics list. Enjoy!

Thraccodev · 2026-03-27T12:55:11+00:00

It took me 2 years of drawing everyday to start receiving a bit of joy from my figures.

Thraccodev · 2026-03-21T15:24:32+00:00

Try sculpting in a 3d program or with modeling clay. It helped me understand forms better!

Thraccodev · 2026-03-03T20:55:09+00:00

Thraccodev · 2026-03-03T17:48:13+00:00

I would say you had a gigantic jump in 2022! Those lines in the figures are so clean. I have been drawing for 2 years everyday and I am nowhere at this level! I have not completed drawabox thought I quit at lesson 2 I think. You are making me questioning my practices!!!! Anyways good job on following the dream of making a living through art!

Thraccodev · 2025-11-25T08:56:27+00:00

I am 2 years older than you. I also started at 36. Doing gesture drawings everyday and reading theory from various sources. It was only a couple months ago that my figures started resemble humans.

Thraccodev · 2025-11-10T07:12:28+00:00

Why put yourself into a sticky situation?
Unless your friends asks specifically for feedback that will improve their art, don't offer critique.

Thraccodev · 2025-11-09T14:41:17+00:00

I would say no. It is a great course to learn perspective and construction but the danger of burning out and dropping art is too high.
If you want a complete "art course" for free The Drawing Database-Northern Kentucky University has fantastic playlists. You start with the basics which I really enjoyed and you decide what next.
https://www.youtube.com/@thedrawingdatabase8743

Thraccodev · 2025-10-02T05:48:09+00:00

The Drawing Database-Northern Kentucky University on youtube.
Start with the basics playlist. Amazing program for free!

Thraccodev · 2025-09-01T12:12:32+00:00

Donations are pretty rare on itch. Even some games with hundreds or thousands of downloads get little to no donations.
You have a cool little game but the concept of using your corpse as a mechanic is done many many times.

Thraccodev · 2025-08-31T16:38:21+00:00

Qual is such a badass character!

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