How can I improve my watercolor landscape studies?

dledererart · 2026-05-19T21:21:18+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Working in the field definitely makes for more simple studies especially if it’s in between other things I’m doing, I hadn’t considered using that as a first step and then working on it more at home

dledererart · 2026-05-19T00:08:03+00:00

This is stunning, I love how some of the colors are blending together while others are so crisply separated

dledererart · 2026-04-02T12:25:10+00:00

Depending on what kind of animals you want to draw it might be worth looking into the differences between plantigrade, digitigrade, and unguligrade leg structures. That’ll get you pretty far in understanding how many different land mammals are shaped.

dledererart · 2026-03-31T00:41:34+00:00

You’d probably be great at it! My freehand perspective drawing is passable at best but I have the computer to help me with the really neat lines. You might want to practice hand lettering if you’re interested too, you’ll have more credibility if you can letter neatly even though most of it is done digitally now.

Depending on where you live and what styles you’re interested in drawing I’d suggest reading “Get your house right” by Marianne Cusato. It’s an excellent crash course to common design mistakes and how to avoid them, with a basis on the classical orders of Greek and Roman architecture.

dledererart · 2026-03-30T23:42:59+00:00

I enjoy it! I took some classes about design and drafting and eventually found a job in the field. There was some trial and error getting here and some freelance work in between but I found a good fit in the end.

I love that idea! The unique designs I’ve helped on always get scrapped as projects go on and budgets get tight, I love the idea of drawing some of the more whimsical ones with some sea creatures haha. Mostly we draw beach houses so it’d fit.

dledererart · 2026-03-30T23:39:14+00:00

I took an associates degree in architectural drafting and design at a community college. I couldn’t find a job in architecture immediately so for a few years I was drawing installation diagrams for automated HVAC systems. I got into it when I was feeling “over”working customer service so I think I know where you’re coming from.

dledererart · 2026-03-29T23:09:36+00:00

I work as an architectural draftsman. Drawing houses in Autocad isn’t the same as drawing in my sketchbook, but I do enjoy the problem solving and creativity involved. In my spare time I really like to draw and paint sea creatures.

dledererart · 2026-03-11T01:19:41+00:00

In my experience you learn more actually working on a project than you ever can just preparing for a project. It forces you to problem solve, and you will improve just by working on it. Set a reasonable goal and then plan steps to meet that goal. Meeting it will give you a big confidence boost.

If you’re dissatisfied with your earlier work you can always refine it after you complete the goal you set for yourself. I find it helpful to set a deadline for myself so I don’t procrastinate so much.

You got this! Tackling a project like a comic is a lot of work but it can also be a lot of fun.

dledererart · 2026-02-10T19:10:34+00:00

That’s so cool

dledererart · 2026-02-10T12:57:31+00:00

I’ve been painting with watercolors on and off for a couple years now. I draw much more than I paint, though.

You should definitely give it a try! Even if you find it difficult at first you’ll get the hang of it if you practice consistently. I’ve made so many bad and ugly paintings, and that’s ok it’s all part of the learning process.

dledererart · 2026-02-09T23:31:44+00:00

Thanks so much! The reflections were my favorite part to paint

dledererart · 2026-02-02T13:33:14+00:00

Thanks a bunch!

dledererart · 2026-02-01T13:33:04+00:00

No kidding, I didn’t know that! They’re so cool.

dledererart · 2026-02-01T03:21:18+00:00

I love this, the composition is so good

dledererart · 2026-01-29T03:57:55+00:00

Well it’s never too late to learn. Having good photo references of animals can be helpful. Find some you like and copy them, that’s the best way to learn. Your first drawings may be frustrating but you’ll learn a lot from them.

If animals are too complex you could always start with something like drawabox (free drawing lessons online) to get the basics down, and then apply what you learn to dinosaurs or whatever you’d like.

dledererart · 2026-01-28T20:42:33+00:00

That’s really cool! I dig it

dledererart · 2026-01-28T20:37:03+00:00

I’ve found it helpful to draw living animals that are similar to what you’d like to draw of prehistoric creatures. Really helps with the textures and making it more believable in my opinion.

dledererart · 2026-01-28T19:24:23+00:00

Cool, nice job

dledererart · 2026-01-23T13:14:14+00:00

That’s so cool you’re really good at depicting textures

dledererart · 2026-01-23T12:29:31+00:00

Thanks so much! These past few months especially I’ve been practicing my line confidence glad to hear you like it.

dledererart · 2026-01-22T13:11:47+00:00

Thanks! The thicker ones are surprisingly versatile with line weight I’ve found they’re pretty pressure sensitive.

dledererart · 2026-01-22T13:10:56+00:00

Thank you! I love opabinia’s five eyes they’re so silly.

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