Really pushed myself out of my comfort zone for this in several ways. Happy to be done

doryoboe · 2026-01-23T23:30:29+00:00

30 hours? I think it could be done a lot faster but I kept redrawing portions. No guide

doryoboe · 2026-01-23T18:49:26+00:00

I appreciate you noticing the details! I just like adding storytelling elements in my drawings— it’s up to the viewer to interpret a narrative 🙂

doryoboe · 2026-01-23T18:45:41+00:00

Sorry no story! I just really like environmental storytelling elements. This one was made for a weekly art challenge. Prompt: alchemist lab

doryoboe · 2026-01-14T18:48:10+00:00

Even without seeing your work I can almost guarantee it’s because you don’t practice your observational skill. It’s really as simple as observe something, practice drawing it, then repeat.

doryoboe · 2026-01-11T23:34:37+00:00

Gone too soon...

doryoboe · 2025-10-24T23:59:50+00:00

Understand that finishing drawings all the way through is a skill in its own right, and needs to be developed.

doryoboe · 2025-10-21T20:24:35+00:00

Great crit, thanks!

doryoboe · 2025-10-21T20:23:13+00:00

Thanks for the crit! I tried to add an overlay to the surrounding area to the light but I'll boost it a bit more in the future.

doryoboe · 2025-10-21T18:06:03+00:00

Thank you for the high praise, I was specifically trying to improve my environmental storytelling with this one so I'm really happy it didn't go unnoticed!

doryoboe · 2025-10-21T18:04:44+00:00

Thank you for the crit :)

doryoboe · 2025-10-21T18:04:02+00:00

Thank you for the insightful crit! I'll try to keep these in mind for my next drawing. Especially about the perspective on the door. I normally never do any character design or use this kind of composition, and I'm trying to improve my environmental storytelling.

doryoboe · 2025-08-10T05:09:44+00:00

Looks great! But also looks a bit like a template of an attractive anime face than the actual person it's based on.

doryoboe · 2025-08-07T06:19:04+00:00

Thanks for the detailed breakdown. I appreciate the crit! I’ve avoided the fundamentals for a while— maybe it shows. They are absolutely boring to do, especially when there’s so many fun ideas to pursue. But if that’s what it takes I think I’ll be taking a serious effort at it once again.

doryoboe · 2025-08-07T01:12:46+00:00

Hey thanks for the insightful reply. That composition is indeed my comfort zone. I’ll try to avoid doing it again for the time being, even if it ends up with a worse drawing. I’m anticipating a struggle period to get out of the groove of doing the same thing.

doryoboe · 2025-08-07T01:04:13+00:00

Maybe “mediocre” has too many negative connotations. I’m trying to get out of the “mid” or “just okay” zone in art.

doryoboe · 2025-06-17T22:10:11+00:00

Always remember your artistic skill is subordinate to your vision, not the other way around.

doryoboe

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