So I have been practicing drawing pegusie and horses but I just can’t seem to do it well and I was wondering if you all could give me some tips on how to draw a bit better?
1) Have a growth mindset. If a drawing doesn't turn out the way you wanted, don't think "ugh, this looks so bad, I suck at drawing" instead, think "This doesn't look how I wanted it to, what did I do wrong, what can I do to improve?" a lot of my teachers talk about growth mindsets, and it can get a bit annoying, but in the end, it DOES HELP.
2) Learn from your mistakes. If you messed up, realize what you did wrong and try to fix it.
3) Figure out what kind of art you want to do. IF it's realism, then maybe look at reference pictures and learn the anatomy of whatever it is you're drawing to make it more realistic. If you're doing a more cartoony style, maybe exaggerate some features?
4) again, PRACTICCCCCCEEEEEE!
5) REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALWAYS IMPROVING. Your art goes through stages of improvement. Techniques change, styles change, don't stick yourself in a box and say "THIS IS THE ONLY THING IM GOING TO DO." Try new things! You are only hurting your art if you limit yourself.
again, if I have more I will comment them XD PRACTICEEE
I can help! I use a circle-line method, and I can make a video of how I draw. I find it really help with the proportions and lengths. It may take a while for the video though, as I have a lot of other stuff to do.
@Morningmist Oh, DEFINITELY Procreate! It’s FANTASTIC!!! Sketchbook is nice, too, and it’s free. Oh, and I’ve heard ClipStudioPaint is great as well!!! :D
I definitely recommend Procreate. It’s not free but it’s cheap and it’s the best drawing app out there, 10/10. My ipad isn’t compatible with procreate (it’s too old lol) so I use Autodesk Sketchbook and it’s also amazing. it’s definitely my second favorite. Plus it’s free lol.
1) *I may be echoing everyone here buuuut* PRACTICE!! For REAL, practicing is LITERALLY one of the best things to do! I spent HOURS a day for YEARS on this little plastic toy called a Drawing Board drawing horses. Even now I'm still working out kinks and trying new things!
2) DO NOT USE BASES!!! Honestly, base drawing is FINE, as LONG as you don't confine yourself to JUST using bases. Sure copying over a picture may make it LOOK better in the moment but by JUST doing that you'll never really develop your own unique style. If you don't know what base drawing is, it's when you take a picture and simply draw over it. It's basically a coloring page.
3) Don't beat yourself up over failed drawings. As a new artist, or a learning artist, there will ALWAYS be pictures you're not entirely happy about (Even I still have pictures I know I could have done better). Just know that it's all part of the process, and take that 'failed' attempt as a chance to improve! Look at that picture and see if you can find things you could have done better, and improve on it!
4) A cartoony style is just fine!! There are MANY different art styles in this world! And cartoonish is one of them! For example, I draw in a cartoony style, while my sister, Firesong, draws in a more realistic one! I've learned that our styles are just as good as the other, and that drawing more realistically does NOT mean that the drawing is better, just different! I've seen that cartoony drawings can have a wider range of emotions in animals specifically.
5) Find the style that is right for YOU. I suggest taking time to TRY different styles and see which one you like the best. And once you find the style you like the best, take the time to fine tune and hone your craft.
6) Find inspiration! Maybe look at some of the pictures we've drawn here on the message board and take note on how we draw lines, wing structure, head shape, and body shape! I ALSO suggest looking for references! Pictures you can look at WHILE drawing to see how horses look in specific positions, body types, and even wing shapes on birds!
7) HAVE FUN!! Seriously, the whole point of art is to have FUN!! Always enjoy yourself while drawing, and if you find you're getting bored while drawing, take a step back and do something else for a while and come back to the drawing later!
OK!! Now THAT was longer than I anticipated...XD I hope this helps you!! If I think of any more I'll add it here!
I mean, I use the method of guide lines, so I draw three circles.... Well, it’s hard to explain in words, so lemme draw up A few sketches of what I mean....
First off, remember to be patient with yourself. Drawing is all about practicing the same thing over, and over, and over again until you find something that works for you. I know for me personally, it took years before I finally figured out a technique that works for me, and I'm still working on refining it. I suggest looking at different peoples drawings. Look closely at how they draw lines, and shape various aspects of the drawing then see if you can incorporate it into your style. Remember, not everything will work, but it's worth a try, right?. Also, don't worry about making things look too realistic, it's 100% okay to go with a more cartoony approach especially when you're trying to figure things out (I mean, my art totally falls in the category of cartoony XD). Finally, remember to not be hard on yourself because, as I'm sure we all know, you yourself will always be the biggest critic of your work. Just keep at it, it's hard work but it's totally worth it!
I gots some more!!
1) Have a growth mindset. If a drawing doesn't turn out the way you wanted, don't think "ugh, this looks so bad, I suck at drawing" instead, think "This doesn't look how I wanted it to, what did I do wrong, what can I do to improve?" a lot of my teachers talk about growth mindsets, and it can get a bit annoying, but in the end, it DOES HELP.
2) Learn from your mistakes. If you messed up, realize what you did wrong and try to fix it.
3) Figure out what kind of art you want to do. IF it's realism, then maybe look at reference pictures and learn the anatomy of whatever it is you're drawing to make it more realistic. If you're doing a more cartoony style, maybe exaggerate some features?
4) again, PRACTICCCCCCEEEEEE!
5) REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALWAYS IMPROVING. Your art goes through stages of improvement. Techniques change, styles change, don't stick yourself in a box and say "THIS IS THE ONLY THING IM GOING TO DO." Try new things! You are only hurting your art if you limit yourself.
again, if I have more I will comment them XD PRACTICEEE
I can help! I use a circle-line method, and I can make a video of how I draw. I find it really help with the proportions and lengths. It may take a while for the video though, as I have a lot of other stuff to do.
All this makes me feel a lot better about my own drawing skills! Not going to lie, I suck at drawing pegasi, but I can probably improve.
Here are some tips!!
1) *I may be echoing everyone here buuuut* PRACTICE!! For REAL, practicing is LITERALLY one of the best things to do! I spent HOURS a day for YEARS on this little plastic toy called a Drawing Board drawing horses. Even now I'm still working out kinks and trying new things!
2) DO NOT USE BASES!!! Honestly, base drawing is FINE, as LONG as you don't confine yourself to JUST using bases. Sure copying over a picture may make it LOOK better in the moment but by JUST doing that you'll never really develop your own unique style. If you don't know what base drawing is, it's when you take a picture and simply draw over it. It's basically a coloring page.
3) Don't beat yourself up over failed drawings. As a new artist, or a learning artist, there will ALWAYS be pictures you're not entirely happy about (Even I still have pictures I know I could have done better). Just know that it's all part of the process, and take that 'failed' attempt as a chance to improve! Look at that picture and see if you can find things you could have done better, and improve on it!
4) A cartoony style is just fine!! There are MANY different art styles in this world! And cartoonish is one of them! For example, I draw in a cartoony style, while my sister, Firesong, draws in a more realistic one! I've learned that our styles are just as good as the other, and that drawing more realistically does NOT mean that the drawing is better, just different! I've seen that cartoony drawings can have a wider range of emotions in animals specifically.
5) Find the style that is right for YOU. I suggest taking time to TRY different styles and see which one you like the best. And once you find the style you like the best, take the time to fine tune and hone your craft.
6) Find inspiration! Maybe look at some of the pictures we've drawn here on the message board and take note on how we draw lines, wing structure, head shape, and body shape! I ALSO suggest looking for references! Pictures you can look at WHILE drawing to see how horses look in specific positions, body types, and even wing shapes on birds!
7) HAVE FUN!! Seriously, the whole point of art is to have FUN!! Always enjoy yourself while drawing, and if you find you're getting bored while drawing, take a step back and do something else for a while and come back to the drawing later!
OK!! Now THAT was longer than I anticipated...XD I hope this helps you!! If I think of any more I'll add it here!
1) PRACTICE. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!!!!!
2) Try different art styles, see which ones are most comfortable for you, and which ones you like the best.
3) Look up some tutorials, they will help you get techniques down so you can apply them to your drawings.
4) Maybe try different mediums? (mediums as in ways to make art, like digital, colored pencil, ect...)
5) PRACTICCCCCEEEEEEEEE
If I come up with any more I'll add them :)
I mean, I use the method of guide lines, so I draw three circles.... Well, it’s hard to explain in words, so lemme draw up A few sketches of what I mean....
First off, remember to be patient with yourself. Drawing is all about practicing the same thing over, and over, and over again until you find something that works for you. I know for me personally, it took years before I finally figured out a technique that works for me, and I'm still working on refining it. I suggest looking at different peoples drawings. Look closely at how they draw lines, and shape various aspects of the drawing then see if you can incorporate it into your style. Remember, not everything will work, but it's worth a try, right?. Also, don't worry about making things look too realistic, it's 100% okay to go with a more cartoony approach especially when you're trying to figure things out (I mean, my art totally falls in the category of cartoony XD). Finally, remember to not be hard on yourself because, as I'm sure we all know, you yourself will always be the biggest critic of your work. Just keep at it, it's hard work but it's totally worth it!
I wish I had some tips for you but I just started drawing (With my older brother's help. He is REALLY good at drawing)
Hmmm....well, you could work on making sharper angles:
Like, instead of making things so round and stuff....you make sharper....curves?