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What is your go to art advice you give to beginner artists?Dec 20, 2022
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Compare how big things/distances are in relation to each other - helps a lot with getting stuff to be more proportional.
And base shapes without worrying too much about them being perfect - getting some starting point instead of staring at a white expanse of doom.
But it depends on where they are at since everyone has different ways of doing things and different stuff they already know.
And base shapes without worrying too much about them being perfect - getting some starting point instead of staring at a white expanse of doom.
But it depends on where they are at since everyone has different ways of doing things and different stuff they already know.
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don’t worry too much about “expensive vs cheap” art supplies. i LOVE to use things like crayola crayons and markers in my traditional art. highlighters and ballpoint pens are also super fun. highlighters and sticky notes are your friend!
(drawing in pen and other things that i can’t erase has also helped me improve a lot. it can be intimidating but it’s a very useful thing to get used to!)
(drawing in pen and other things that i can’t erase has also helped me improve a lot. it can be intimidating but it’s a very useful thing to get used to!)
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•I learned about warm-ups a year ago and oh boy
U should do warm-ups :)
It's as simple as drawing some circles or lines n curves or maybe a smol conect the dots just to get ur brain and hand in the mood
U should do warm-ups :)
It's as simple as drawing some circles or lines n curves or maybe a smol conect the dots just to get ur brain and hand in the mood
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Make bad art!!!!
Make lots and lots of bad art because it's the only way you'll learn what you like and get better! Don't be afraid to make shitty art!!
Make lots and lots of bad art because it's the only way you'll learn what you like and get better! Don't be afraid to make shitty art!!
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DON'T copy other artists. Try to do your best even if you don't like your art at the first place it will quickly improve
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•Improve your dexterity. Learning how to produce nice lines/strokes is going to help with EVERYTHING.
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That remember art is supposed to be fun but you can mess up and it's fine if you do! ( also watch alot of YouTube videos about art lol) 
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actually bother to study art. drawing, painting, fundamentals. take an art class. or bother to watch some and get some grounded practice online. no matter what you're into, that discipline and foundation will help and you can cater learning to experts in what you like. animation, cartoons, 3d modeling, manga etc.
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Don't be afraid to experiment and try something different! Also not all the art you create will be amazing, but it's still good progress and practice which you can learn from :)
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Have fun! That may sound like a joke but it's not. Honestly having fun with your art is how you can sustain continuing art, if you don't have fun with it you'll just tire yourself out. So find things that inspire you or that you just like and draw what makes you happy. Don't be too caught up with what art is "supposed" to be or look like, or how art is "supposed" to be made. Skills are something you can hone over time but passion is what will drive you to actually do so!
Also make sure to stretch your hands and fingers regularly cause carpal tunnel is no joke
Also make sure to stretch your hands and fingers regularly cause carpal tunnel is no joke
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draw as much as you can! experience won't come from nowhere, and in a few years you're going to be grateful that you started now
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Use reference and do not be afraid to post your artwork on artsite even if you don't like the result.
Maybe in few years, you can compare your old art with newer ones and see how much you've progressed.
Maybe in few years, you can compare your old art with newer ones and see how much you've progressed.
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Create art with the idea that you aren't going to post it anywhere. Or only allow yourself to post art you make with certain mediums.
If you think nobody is going to see it, then you're more likely to experiment. You can always post it after if you really like how it came out.
If you think nobody is going to see it, then you're more likely to experiment. You can always post it after if you really like how it came out.
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Don't get too obsessed with "finding" and art style. Someone's art style will evolve naturally over time as they improve, and it will be easier to develop a style that you're satisfied with when you have a better grasp of the basics of art.
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Don't rush yourself to finish an artwork, take as much time as you need and don't overcompare yourself to others if it seems like others are faster. Quality is key, not quantity 
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I say do what u want, start from where u wanna start, and through the years you will certainly see improvement. This is just basic advice but if ya need any specific advice I can try to help ya :D
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Using references is not cheating. Especially when you’re a beginner. If you want to learn anatomy, trace pictures of real people over and over again.
Also, if you like another artist’s style, it’s okay to try and make your art look more like it!! As long as you aren’t straight up stealing, especially from small artists (as opposed to cartoons and stuff). That’s how you develop your style.
Also, if you like another artist’s style, it’s okay to try and make your art look more like it!! As long as you aren’t straight up stealing, especially from small artists (as opposed to cartoons and stuff). That’s how you develop your style.
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Don't worry about what other artists are doing online. Just draw for fun and do what you want. I see too many beginners stressing themselves out about art styles and commissions and getting followers and stuff like that.
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Probably don't be afraid to make things because you think you're not good enough to create them yet. You won't get better without attempting to do the things you really want to do. And if it turns out worse than you expected, at least you got the idea down and you can redraw it in a few years.
Also something I should have learned right in the beginning: fucking sketch properly. When drawing something always draw basic shapes first and then go into detail. I used to do the lineart right away and everything was out of proportion because of that
Also something I should have learned right in the beginning: fucking sketch properly. When drawing something always draw basic shapes first and then go into detail. I used to do the lineart right away and everything was out of proportion because of that
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