Another bit of fanart
Re: Another bit of fanart
The problem with my drawing is that I can't draw symmetric things correctly. E.g. if I want to draw a house, of which both sides are the same, I'd end up drawing a house with 2 completely different sides. I can't copy my own length and angles from one side to another. And a lot of things are symmetric in nature, including most animals, and humans.
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Wow, way to quote my biggest issues verbatim.
Shaky hand- huge problem of mine. You should see my handwriting. It's atrocious; even I have trouble reading it sometimes. But, this issue is fairly easily remedied by doing short sketchy lines instead of long flowing ones. Takes some getting used to, but is easy once you do.
Overthinking- well, I still haven't quite fixed that one, but I just try to focus on the big picture- "No one will notice this tiny little bit when I have the whole thing drawn up," "I will be much better if I can just accept these flaws for now while I practice, and eventually will be able to hammer them out when I get more skilled," "At least I'm putting an effort forward instead of bemoaning my inability." (That last one gets me with almost everything I try to do, but luckily it only takes about twenty minutes for a rough sketch, as opposed to weeks of, say, working out to see a result.)
Symmetry- I'm terrible at it. Just look at the picture at the top right of the page- nothing matches up; it drove me crazy; it took about thirty more minutes after I was finished only because I was fretting so much over making it perfect. But, you barely notice it if you're not looking. It's exactly like the overthinking thing: you just have to force yourself to work through it, and when the whole thing is done even you won't pay any attention to it.
Just sit down with a notebook and a mechanical pencil and force yourself to sketch whatever it is for an hour. Do different views of it, fill up a page, anything. Tell yourself you aren't going to fret over the little details, and you might find you're much better than you originally thought, and just maybe start to enjoy it. I never got why people found so much pleasure in doodling on their school papers, but I've been doing it for days now.
Shaky hand- huge problem of mine. You should see my handwriting. It's atrocious; even I have trouble reading it sometimes. But, this issue is fairly easily remedied by doing short sketchy lines instead of long flowing ones. Takes some getting used to, but is easy once you do.
Overthinking- well, I still haven't quite fixed that one, but I just try to focus on the big picture- "No one will notice this tiny little bit when I have the whole thing drawn up," "I will be much better if I can just accept these flaws for now while I practice, and eventually will be able to hammer them out when I get more skilled," "At least I'm putting an effort forward instead of bemoaning my inability." (That last one gets me with almost everything I try to do, but luckily it only takes about twenty minutes for a rough sketch, as opposed to weeks of, say, working out to see a result.)
Symmetry- I'm terrible at it. Just look at the picture at the top right of the page- nothing matches up; it drove me crazy; it took about thirty more minutes after I was finished only because I was fretting so much over making it perfect. But, you barely notice it if you're not looking. It's exactly like the overthinking thing: you just have to force yourself to work through it, and when the whole thing is done even you won't pay any attention to it.
Just sit down with a notebook and a mechanical pencil and force yourself to sketch whatever it is for an hour. Do different views of it, fill up a page, anything. Tell yourself you aren't going to fret over the little details, and you might find you're much better than you originally thought, and just maybe start to enjoy it. I never got why people found so much pleasure in doodling on their school papers, but I've been doing it for days now.
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
Re: Another bit of fanart
I might give it a shot again.
but trying to perfectly draw a tail for 2 hours = @_@
guess i'll try the tail last instead. or draw super slow!
but trying to perfectly draw a tail for 2 hours = @_@
guess i'll try the tail last instead. or draw super slow!
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
Re: Another bit of fanart
Wow no space, your drawing skills are amazing, I don't know what you're talking about. That picture is great.
- Jimmy Jazz
- Posts: 846
- Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
- Location: My tower of hay
Re: Another bit of fanart
You have to admit.... that is pretty good. >.>
what what? Jolly good time.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Hehe, Peanut's all tuckered out >_> too much Bobby Flay.
Your drawing actually isn't that bad. The composition is an important part of drawing, and here you've set it up greatly. Coming from a fellow artist though, the torso looks a tad big compared to the arms and legs (which is funny because people often say I draw them too skinny. I still need work on that -_-'), and maybe the head as well, but besides that everything else looks fantastic
Your drawing actually isn't that bad. The composition is an important part of drawing, and here you've set it up greatly. Coming from a fellow artist though, the torso looks a tad big compared to the arms and legs (which is funny because people often say I draw them too skinny. I still need work on that -_-'), and maybe the head as well, but besides that everything else looks fantastic
Hold still ~I'M PAINTING THE WORLD
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
- Anonymous_Pyro
- Posts: 240
- Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:49 pm
- Location: Internet
Re: Another bit of fanart
Indeed.no space wrote:Need more anatomy practice.
For your first try, is not that bad, just the legs and the arms are too short.
And the torso is just fine.
Gentlemen.
Re: Another bit of fanart
This forum has such good artists, they makes me want to doodle too. Its very contagious
In fact it makes me feel like I'm walkin' on sunshine
P.S. Did I say doodle? I meant tracing, It helps force me to draw them correctly for a change... aside from the parts I drew >_>
In fact it makes me feel like I'm walkin' on sunshine
P.S. Did I say doodle? I meant tracing, It helps force me to draw them correctly for a change... aside from the parts I drew >_>
Hold still ~I'M PAINTING THE WORLD
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
- Jimmy Jazz
- Posts: 846
- Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
- Location: My tower of hay
Re: Another bit of fanart
I would post a few of my doodles, but there not HP! related and they might be a bit inappropriate.
what what? Jolly good time.
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Jeez, how's a guy supposed to get anything done in such a positive environment? It's so oppressive- I feel like I'm being crushed!
And Twig, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have even tried. Your "Star-Crossed" illustration is actually what made me want to start.
And Twig, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have even tried. Your "Star-Crossed" illustration is actually what made me want to start.
Oooh, innappropriate? How so?Jimmy Jazz wrote:Something extremely interesting.
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
Re: Another bit of fanart
Congratulations, your awesomeness level has increased by 10!Two_Twig wrote:I'm walkin' on sunshine
The only bad part about that picture are their paws on their legs.....
Re: Another bit of fanart
You're lucky you don't attend my Art class. My current teacher takes an uncanny delight in pelting you with criticism fashioned with a display of callous disregard for your self esteem that could drive anyone away from being creative -_-'no space wrote:Jeez, how's a guy supposed to get anything done in such a positive environment? It's so oppressive- I feel like I'm being crushed!
@Alex: Really? The paws? How do I respond to that? They're paws. AUGH.
Just kidding, I appreciate the opinion, it helps me to learn things that I have not yet learned.
Hold still ~I'M PAINTING THE WORLD
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
- Jimmy Jazz
- Posts: 846
- Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
- Location: My tower of hay
Re: Another bit of fanart
Well... >.>no space wrote:Oooh, innappropriate? How so?Jimmy Jazz wrote:Something extremely interesting.
Swearing, Jokes that may offend. those two are the biggest (and the only) i can think of.
that kinda thing.
what what? Jolly good time.
- Anonymous_Pyro
- Posts: 240
- Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:49 pm
- Location: Internet
Re: Another bit of fanart
if you want, i can say all the bad things about your draws in such a destructive criticism that can destroy you.no space wrote:Jeez, how's a guy supposed to get anything done in such a positive environment? It's so oppressive- I feel like I'm being crushed!
just saying :V
Gentlemen.
Re: Another bit of fanart
When you create something that shall not be created, i'll let you know. till then, enjoy the positive reinforcement! =3no space wrote:Jeez, how's a guy supposed to get anything done in such a positive environment? It's so oppressive- I feel like I'm being crushed!
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Well, ignore him/her, you've got talent and s/he's a lonely old wo/man- you've already won. That's what I did for my Pre-Cal teacher, and I just passed Calculus last year with flying colors. I've never taken a true art class, so I don't really know how well that compares, but as far as I know creativity isn't gained by having someone rag on you about style and composition all the time, like all art fits into neat little categories.Two_Twig wrote:Stuff
Well, you could censor the bad words and stuff, and just show the actual drawings or something.Jimmy Jazz wrote:Also stuff
I think I can take it...Casually stretches while oh, so subtly flexingAnon wrote:More stuff
But really, I've already driven myself to the point of hair-yanking before, and I'm sure you couldn't do anything that bad. /challenge
Just to be clear, what falls into that "not to be created" category? I don't mean to cause a stir if I am, but what about, say, servicing to Ebly's fantasy HP coupling?GameCobra wrote:Ever more stuff
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
Re: Another bit of fanart
Do it. He wants it. Do it hard.Anonymous_Pyro wrote:if you want, i can say all the bad things about your draws in such a destructive criticism that can destroy you.no space wrote:Jeez, how's a guy supposed to get anything done in such a positive environment? It's so oppressive- I feel like I'm being crushed!
just saying :V
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
- Jimmy Jazz
- Posts: 846
- Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
- Location: My tower of hay
Re: Another bit of fanart
Well i talked to some people and they said i was over-reacting, i hope so.no space wrote:Well, you could censor the bad words and stuff, and just show the actual drawings or something.Jimmy Jazz wrote:stuff
here is the image i was freaking out about.
and a few more of people in the chat room.
Dylan
Argent and Silver
More to come hopefully. (if you do think i should take down that photo just say so)
Last edited by Jimmy Jazz on Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.
what what? Jolly good time.
Re: Another bit of fanart
I'm perfectly fine with supporting other people's couplings (even Ebly's >.>) even if i am a heavy Grape/Maxwell supporter. i'm good natured!no space wrote:Just to be clear, what falls into that "not to be created" category? I don't mean to cause a stir if I am, but what about, say, servicing to Ebly's fantasy HP coupling?
Just generally bad art in short. if you draw any of the HP cast and it doesn't look the same, i could offer some pointers =)
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
Re: Another bit of fanart
Ewww. If you draw that, I will have to change my fantasy HP coupling.no space wrote:servicing to Ebly's fantasy HP coupling?
Seriously, who actually wants to see Max and Peanut? Ux
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Ebly... just no. second time.Ebly wrote:Seriously, who actually wants to see Max and Peanut? Ux[/size]
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
Re: Another bit of fanart
You already know I can't see that. |<GameCobra wrote:Ebly... just no. second time.Ebly wrote:Seriously, who actually wants to see Max and Peanut? Ux
Besides that, you've been in the IRC, you already know you can't use no.
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
I thought that only pertained to a certain location? @_@
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
Re: Another bit of fanart
No.GameCobra wrote:I thought that only pertained to a certain location? @_@
It doesn't.
And you know muffins and cookies well it doesn't.
(and now anon comes to try to shoot me down 8D but no really)
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
well, forgive me for my lack of memory then =\
but back to the point: no maxwell/peanut talk please and thank you
but back to the point: no maxwell/peanut talk please and thank you
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
Re: Another bit of fanart
what are you talking about i love youGameCobra wrote:well, forgive me for my lack of memory then =\
but back to the point: no space started it, daddy. :'c
Last edited by Ebly on Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Thanks for the kind words, but as much as I would like to ignore the guy, that sort of thing won't fly too well in a college class. Its fine though, its common for most art classes, but it varies (with each project we sit around in a circle and all critique one person at a time). Truthfully, getting better at your craft does depend on a fair amount of criticism, its just a matter of whether or not you can handle it. Anyway, I hope you continue to develop your drawing skills.no space wrote:Well, ignore him/her, you've got talent and s/he's a lonely old wo/man- you've already won. That's what I did for my Pre-Cal teacher, and I just passed Calculus last year with flying colors. I've never taken a true art class, so I don't really know how well that compares, but as far as I know creativity isn't gained by having someone rag on you about style and composition all the time, like all art fits into neat little categories.
Last edited by Two_Twig on Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Hold still ~I'M PAINTING THE WORLD
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
----
My Devious account...
SIP. When is the next update coming? When you least expect it
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
I laugh out loud-ed.Jimmy Jazz wrote:Epic
Fixed.Ebly wrote:Oh my God. If you draw that, I will love you forever, even more than I already do.
Seriously, I actually wants to see Max and Peanut!
Anyway, I might just do that, since you're so excited.
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
- Jimmy Jazz
- Posts: 846
- Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
- Location: My tower of hay
Re: Another bit of fanart
no space wrote:I laugh out loud-ed.Jimmy Jazz wrote:Epic
Oh why... thank you. thought no one noticed.
what what? Jolly good time.
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
I noticed.
<3
<3
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
Re: Another bit of fanart
If it's not broke, don't fix it.no space wrote:I might just never do that, since you're so against it.Ebly wrote:Ewww. If you draw that, I will have to change my fantasy HP coupling.
Seriously, who actually wants to see Max and Peanut? Ux
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:46 pm
- Location: Beyond the Mountains of Madness, in a little place called Home.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Oh, I love it when you play hard to get.
What a beautiful waste-
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
hangnail whispering, "Let's be lonely together."
- Teh Brawler
- Posts: 5133
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:26 pm
- Location: Someplace with Internet access
- Contact:
Re: Another bit of fanart
......I have lost any understanding of what's happening in this conversation
DOH HO HO WELL THEN
Re: Another bit of fanart
no space wrote:Oh, I love it when you play hard to get.
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Let's just say the conversation took a wrong turnTeh Brawler wrote:......I have lost any understanding of what's happening in this conversation
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur
- Teh Brawler
- Posts: 5133
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:26 pm
- Location: Someplace with Internet access
- Contact:
Re: Another bit of fanart
GWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGameCobra wrote:Let's just say the conversation took a wrong turnTeh Brawler wrote:......I have lost any understanding of what's happening in this conversation
You are my best friend now, Cobra
DOH HO HO WELL THEN
Re: Another bit of fanart
why does everyone post the youtube videos and photobucket pictures while i'm at schoolGameCobra wrote:Let's just say the conversation took a wrong turnTeh Brawler wrote:......I have lost any understanding of what's happening in this conversation
you know i always say i'll look at them at home but i never remember to
i want to get the joke too, guys :'c
I was going to make a joke but then I did.
Re: Another bit of fanart
Alright, elby. i'll be nice.Ebly wrote:you know i always say i'll look at them at home but i never remember to
i want to get the joke too, guys :'c[/size]
It's Bugs Bunny's famous quote:
Bugs Bunny wrote:I knew I should've taken that left turn at Albuquerque
3 words - Liquid Metal Fur