Keeper of the Superfluous Es! (
themostepotente) wrote2004-04-17 05:59 pm
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Another plea to the artists of the fandom
Oh, now this is hysterical.
I'm sitting at the computer, sketchbook in hand, TRYING *coughs* to draw and meeting with little success.
But...
I REFUSE TO THROW IN THE TOWEL, DAMMIT!
What advice would the lovely artists of the fandom have to give to a girl that should probably quit while she's ahead?
*just LAUGHS at the cock she's drawn*
I'm sitting at the computer, sketchbook in hand, TRYING *coughs* to draw and meeting with little success.
But...
I REFUSE TO THROW IN THE TOWEL, DAMMIT!
What advice would the lovely artists of the fandom have to give to a girl that should probably quit while she's ahead?
*just LAUGHS at the cock she's drawn*
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You can trace something by taping paper to the monitor, the light is usually enough to see the image through the paper.
That and sometimes I just have to put it down for a while, and when I come back I can see what the problem is. That or hold the picture upside down, or hold it up to a light and look through the paper and sometimes you can see things you couldn't see when you're looking directly at the picture.
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And the account is fun. Thank you so much. I can do so many things now ^___^
I need to make myself a slash icon amoung others. It's neat to be able to have random icons.
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I'd love to see his cock in action on your sketchpad!
HAHAHAHAHAHA! This calls for some animation....
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And when looking for photo references, don't necessarily just focus on actual photos. Look at how other people draw cocks. I find that more helpful if I'm having trouble figuring out how to draw something. I think it's because a photo is a 2D representation of something 3D, and drawing always were 2D.
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And as far as actual development of personal style goes, I've no clue how it really happens. I can only speak from personal experience, but I've drawn basically the same way since I was in middle school. The only difference is that in recent years I've tried to improve my skill.
I guess what I mean to say is don't be afraid to use others' work as anatomical reference. If you find that you are starting to imitate someone else's style then you'll know that it's not a viable resource. But I don't think that will happen. ;)
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I highly recommend getting Andrew Loomis's Figure Drawing: For All It's Worth. He's practically a staple for professionals in the field of visual arts. It's out of print, but you can download the whole thing over at http://www.saveloomis.org or http://www.fineart.sk
As previously mentioned, learning _how_ other artists draw things can both help in terms and technique and inspire you to continue drawing ^___^
And practice, practice, practice! ^____^ If you're frustrated while drawing something, you might want to not look at your drawing for a day (though I'd recommend a week if you're just starting, that's how long it took me before). When you look at it again after a long period of time, the mistakes will practically jump out at you and you'll find it easier to work on it. The longer you work on a piece, the harder it is to distinguish errors, so letting the artwork 'jell' in your head for a while is often safe practice.
Erm...hope this helps :]
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This may be more than you wanted...
1. Photo references are good. You can find pose books at some art stores, these are (from what I've seen) generally Japanese Manga reference books showing people doing anything and everything. 'Cept sex, those jerks. Getting someone you know and trusts you (if there's nakedness involved) to pose for you is good too.
2. Start with a rough sketch, work lightly with pencil. Go back over the lines you want to keep, erasing the ones you don't.
3. If you're really serious, you might want to try a life drawing class at your local community college. Generally not too expensive, and tons of fun. Plus? Nudity.
4. Lots of practice, and lots of looking at other people's work. Not just other fanart, either. Go to the library and research interesting artists, and develop your style from there. Keep an actual sketchbook, not just pieces of paper lying around so your work doesn't get screwed up (or looked at by unwanted people).
5. If you work with pencils, buy a set of good drawing pencils. They don't generally cost more than 8 bucks a set, and they're completely worth it. I reccomend the Derwent brand. Or buy a small range of whatever medium you want to work with.
6. Keep at it. Most people think they suck when they start out, and quit just as they're beginning to make progress (or really *are* doing well). Your I REFUSE TO THROW IN THE TOWEL, DAMMIT! is a *very* good attitude to have.
Damn, I feel really pretentious. Hope it helps, anyways.
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I have a decent set of pencils, several erasers, and two good sketchpads. I think that's a good start just in case I chicken out and quit.
And yeah, you have to have a 'Never Say Die' attitude if you ever want to improve. I may never get there, but dammit, I'm not quitting without a fight!
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(I'm serious!)
Also, post your drawings to
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I have several books and tutorials. Comics really aren't my bag, baby.
And Lunu hon? I LOVE THE MEN SPOONING sketch you did! God, SO HOT!
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Completely irrelevant ;)
Noticed you friended me oh wonderful
And now you have the oppurtunity of a lifetime to go pimp something over at my pimp post (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pinkwafer/29004.html) which I will read and review when I have the time. Think carefully though, you may only pimp once. ;)
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Glad you are enjoying
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