/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>3973818
Yes that is semi-realism, although the face is leaning more towards anime. However at your current skill level you wont be able to draw portraits like that, you need to build some basic fundamentals before beginning to take on something that layered and complex. (hint: that image deals with proportion, 3d form, armor, clothing, and texture all of which you are lacking in). There's nothing wrong with trying your hand at it, but without basic fundamentals you'll be a poor imitation at best.

>>3973816
This is much better ion terms of thinking in 3d. The main forms of the beetles have mass to them, but the legs at still very flat. I don't blame you for not wanting to draw 3d forms for every bit and piece, but you should try that one a few. Once you can draw an entire beetle out of 3d forms, you can start simplifying shaped here and there to speed it up. Next time try to create the beetle out of nothing but basic 3d ovals and cylinders. Once you have those lightly sketched out, go back over the drawing with darker lines and fill in the missing details. This is a good way to practice thinking in 3d. Also read the sticky.

>>3973856
Norling's "Perspective Made Easy" is about as simple as it gets.