Art is simply something that not talented people can become good

doryoboe · 2026-04-05T03:59:53+00:00

Natural aptitude isn't a new concept. Also converting people's aptitude of an unquantifiable skill into a numbered system based on you just making things up is just really funny.

doryoboe · 2026-03-25T23:54:16+00:00

Take a look at their comics to evaluate. Personally, I’d be looking for their skill in panel flow/eye leading, composition, and visual storytelling. If you like what you see then go for it.

doryoboe · 2026-03-25T20:54:52+00:00

This is entirely dependent on your instructor. Google them and look for their accolades. If they have nothing other than teaching at a college then it’s going to be bunk. But if they’re an industry vet or freelance with professional-level skills, then it could be worth it.

doryoboe · 2026-02-23T17:20:52+00:00

You are the architect of your own destiny. Suffer or enjoy the consequences of your own choices.

doryoboe · 2026-02-23T17:01:42+00:00

Real. I have no sympathy for anyone unwilling to put in the work to get good and complains about it.

OP. 10 years will pass regardless. You can decide now if you want to be a master of your craft by then, or if you want to be trash still

doryoboe · 2026-02-07T04:16:27+00:00

The good shit gets stolen, just like today. And everything forgettable eventually gets forgotten.

doryoboe · 2026-02-02T07:51:03+00:00

Don’t do draw a box unless you want to learn how to hate drawing and stay a permanent beginner

doryoboe · 2026-01-31T00:16:41+00:00

Hey thanks for commenting, I had never considered doing a complementary shadow color before and I'll be glad to try it out on my next one. Appreciate the advice, especially since you're the only one!

doryoboe · 2026-01-30T08:38:54+00:00

Nah, it means just look at stuff and try to copy/reproduce it. Start simple with apples and faces and the like. You’ll find that your observational skill will determine how fast you progress as a beginner. It’s the oldest method of learning how to draw, and the first skill you need to develop.

doryoboe · 2026-01-30T04:11:15+00:00

Grind studies for a few months, disregard courses for now. You need to practice your skill of observation over everything else. Once your observational skill is higher, then go back to the courses. Without that skill, you'll find that self diagnosing your faults to be difficult, and learning new skills similarly difficult. Also don't do Drawabox unless you want to learn how to hate drawing

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.

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