/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>5016689
this may be a bit controversial but having an illustration you like open while you draw can help. Choose something that is like what you want in your drawing. Do not trace or copy it obviously but just look at specific techniques they use. Perhaps the way they shade is something you like. Do not apply the same colors/ composition either, just FIGURE OUT why you like it and how to achieve a similar look. Pic is an example. Perhaps I really like the perspective of this piece. How it hovers over the characters. Well then ill layout my own piece in a similar fashion but choose a perspective that suits me personally. I also like how crowded it feels with all the characters interacting. I’ll try to apply a similar atmosphere. The fundamentals should also be kept in mind. Notice how in the example piece, the clothing and figures are drawn very accurately. Maybe finds some references to help make your anatomy/ clothing more convincing. A final example could be how you think “oh wow the characters look so dimensional but have very little shading on them. I like how they did that! I’m going to do that too!!” Once you notice some specific details in the piece, just apply them to your own. This will not suddenly elevate your work, and many artists would consider this method as a study and not suitable to be used for illustrations but HEY if your rushed for time then just go for it. Plus, this is a very powerful study method that no one uses so be prepared for some MEGAGAINS if you do this 20 times.