How do I into art-ing?

ProtoChaud · August 18, 2015 07:57 PM

Forgive the meme-ridden title, I couldn't think of anything better.

So, I've broken down and decided that learning to draw's probably a better use of my time than trawling the internet, and it's something I can do while listening to music, so that's another plus.

So how do I do this? Like, is there any particular way I should start? It seems like whenever I try (tried, actually, I haven't drawn in a couple years) to draw any realistic object, it ends up looking like it has down's, all lopsided 'n' shit, but I'd rather learn how to draw semi-realistic things before cartooning so I'll be able to actually develop a personal style and not stay deviantart-tier (or worse) forever.

TL;DR Teach me, oh wise art-sages.

EDIT: I left out the question mark at the end of the title. Can someone add it? rtil?

EDIT EDIT: I've edited this post twice, once for grammar, the second to add that edit, (actually 3 times, because of this edit.) but each time I end up clicking 'quote' instead of modify, and don't notice it until after I post

. Hope that deleting those self-replies removed the additional posts from my count.

michaell · August 18, 2015 11:27 PM

well if you look at it as a hobby then its pivotal you just learn to enjoy it, i think, thats how i feel towards it

but i dont know if thats a good attitude i have seeing how i never cared about getting better or took anything seriously, like practising shit which is inconceivable for a lot of people

AND i dont know if itd be very beneficial for you to adopt it unless you actually want to have fun rather than scour the drawings for blunders after finishing them

rtil · August 19, 2015 12:55 AM

"how do i start drawing" is a short question with a very long answer, and a lot of different answers, too. what are you most interested in drawing? how seriously do you want to take it? the most important thing is finding out where you're at now, and always sharing your art with your peers for critique and advice. it's hard to learn anything trying to identify your flaws and how to fix them on your own.

Jon · August 19, 2015 01:36 AM

remember to always have a good time and not take your stuff too seriously. at least, at this point. make a thread! i love u -w-

ExBerian · August 19, 2015 02:31 AM

Draw 2 pages of things you would/do like to draw or some random objects and post them here no matter how bad or good they are. I think that would be a good place to start.

Bamyasi · August 19, 2015 02:36 AM

Is this PSG.

ExBerian · August 19, 2015 02:41 AM

Quote from: soap on August 19, 2015 02:36 AM
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yes

d-floe · August 22, 2015 01:08 PM

One of the most important things is finding something you want to draw. People who draw aimlessly often times have a hard time either enjoying themselves or improving in any solid direction. Its definitely important to find what best interests you before anything else.

I for one enjoy drawing anime girls, because that's what I like. Other people might judge me for drawing it, but who cares, I'm the artist.
Basically dont feel pressured to draw this or draw that.

Next step is to draw the shit out of it. One of my favorite quotes is from Walt Stanchfield; "We all have 10,000 bad drawings in us. The sooner we get them out the better."
The core essentials to getting good at something is to practice all the time. Make sure youre drawing at LEAST once a day. I hear from a lot of people who draw only a couple times a week or month complain about how little they're improving when its their fault for not practicing.

Dont have high expectations, always try to challenge yourself, and stay dedicated.