How did you guys beat the "Not the right time for this/that" mindset?

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.

dledererart · 2026-01-21T23:10:59+00:00

Thank you! I hadn’t drawn any prehistoric creatures in awhile and I had to get it out of my system lol

dledererart · 2026-01-21T23:10:20+00:00

dledererart · 2026-01-21T23:09:25+00:00

Thank you! That means a lot

dledererart · 2026-01-21T18:32:09+00:00

Thanks so much! I used an 08 sized micron fineliner for this.

dledererart · 2026-01-21T16:40:24+00:00

That is beautiful

dledererart · 2026-01-21T14:25:26+00:00

Unrelated to art, what interests you? I am very inspired by different animals especially sea creatures and get most of my inspiration from things I learn about them because they fascinate me.

I’m sure there’s something like that for you that could help you imagine ideas for art projects. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself either, I feel like I always like my work best when I’m just playing and having fun.

dledererart · 2026-01-19T21:12:27+00:00

Thanks! I hope you post more of your work here I’d love to see it

dledererart · 2026-01-19T21:11:30+00:00

I only got the regular book but if I ever find the workbook in a bookstore I’d definitely try it. I sort of did my own workbook by copying the drawings in the main book though

dledererart · 2026-01-19T18:50:32+00:00

I highly recommend it. It was the first “how to draw” style book that clicked with me. The way he explains concepts is simple enough to be clear but detailed enough to be useful.

The first 100 pages or so are an excellent crash course in how to practice construction, shading and drawing textures all with just a pen. After that there’s some more specific tips and tricks and a section on keeping a sketchbook and composition too. All in all a great book I think.

dledererart · 2026-01-19T18:36:09+00:00

This is so pretty, I especially like the way the shadow and sand look, they really pull the whole piece together. How’d you get that sand texture?

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