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Hey /ic/,

i've been trying to draw (anime style) for 3 years now, but all i can draw is cute anime girls faces. some times I can draw fine other time I can't draw.

I've been hearing the words study, anatomy etc... alot but ignoring them (thinking i can learn by just drawing anime images i see).
Now i know that's not the right way to do it, i think it's the time to start studying but i don't know how or where to start, and i need your help senpais.

thanks

>> No.2914993

read the sticky

post in the beginner thread instead of making your own

>> No.2914994

>>2914991
How often do you draw?
Have you learned the basics of construction? If not, start there. Your drawings will instantly improve. Are you drawing from reference? You need to copy other artist to learn the style, set yourself a standard.
You defiantly need to learn anatomy, but you can't learn anatomy until you learn construction.

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>>2914991

>tfw this is me but only have been going for 1 year, and inconsistent at that

cmon step up your one trick pony game op

>> No.2915006

>>2914993
Sorry, I didn't know there's one (using mobile app).

>>2914994

I'm trying to draw everyday. (pic is yesterdays "drawing")
I used to draw from a reference, but now I'm trying to not use one (it's just the face what I draw tho)
thank you, I'l start learning the constructions of bodies.

>> No.2915011

>>2915006
Good. To make any real progress you have to draw everyday. The trick is to study a fundamental and understand how it works, then apply it to recreating other artists work who have mastered the style. Learn from Japanese artists who are good t what they do. Emulate where you want to be, not what you think you are currently capable of. Also don't be afraid to study from like and do figure drawing too. Every drawing doesn't have to be finished either, you may be better off drawing 10 figures than you would 1 full colored complete drawing.

>> No.2915029

>>2915006
>I try not to use reference.
Really bad idea if you want to improve. Copying is how a lot of artists learn especially ones in japan. They all learn by rote. Copy from life, from photos and most importantly your favourite artists and you will improve faster than ever.

>> No.2915076

>>2915011
>>2915029
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'll do my best and sketch whenever I have a free time everyday.

>> No.2915095

>>2915076
Also save your references. It's hard to see improvement from day to day because it's very gradual, so you may get discouraged. But redraw the same picture you drew 2 months back, the improvement should encourage you to keep at it.

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>>2915076

thanks for the advice. I do this but yearly.
here's the most notable one, the one on the top is the very first one, the other one after 3 years.