/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

How do you develop a drawing habit?
How much do you learn in a day, is there anyway you can measure your progress ?

>>3746490
you develop a habit by forcing yourself to do it until you do it without forcing yourself to anymore. There's no way to just "give" yourself a habit, it's something that's learned.

you measure your progress by comparing your art to your older art.

>>3746490
10% per day

how to develop a style?

>>3746597
take two or more styles you like and mash em together. or dont worry about it and just let it develop naturally.

>>3746493
That's how you burn out and quit. If you want to draw more then you need a) motivation, and b) you need to change your mindset, when you draw you are focused on what you are doing. You need to learn to love learning in order to love drawing and painting. You can't have one without the other. Trying to get a fixed schedule can help you draw more but you won't do it unless you do what's been previously said.

Does anyone want to start up the the group study threads again???
Can i make by 26 if im 22 now?

>>3746658
Nobody can tell you when or if they'll ever make it. All you can do is put your best foot forward and strive for a better tomorrow.

Does anyone have a fix for flat brushes in SAI? They seem to break when a curve is too steep. Pic related. I'd like to start using flat brushes but this is stopping me.
Brush textures are the reason why I should probably move to a different program.

>>3746720
Forgot pic.

>>3746490
>Force yourself to draw a specific amount of time everyday that is only slightly more than what you're comfortable with
>Do that until it becomes easy
>Increase time a little
>Do that until it becomes easy
>Repeat until you are drawing the desired amount of time per day

>>3746608
Discipline is better and more reliable than motivation.

>>3746608
i never once implied that you shouldnt love what youre doing, stop making excuses to not practice.
I didnt "burn out" when i was a little kid and i had to remember to brush my teeth every day, theres a lot of space in between discipline and burnout. all you've said here is that you need "motivation" and like this anon says
>>3746730

motivation isnt going to be around to hold your hand your whole life. you think people get good at things because they only practice when they feel like it? bad post.

Classes start back in a week, so that means I'll be actually be able to see human beings again. Should I draw people walking by, faces and all? Should I worry about construction or would copying suffice?

>>3745771
>specifying dpi is only useful for print, right?

It's also useful for scanning.

>>3746778
how about the 2nd question? a prospective client mailed me asking for an image of a certain resolution (in pixels) along with a DPI number. things don't work that way, right? or am i just dumb?

How do I prevent instagram from fucking all my images in the ass? What's a good resolution to post at?

>>3746818
>a prospective client mailed me asking for an image of a certain resolution (in pixels) along with a DPI number

Jpegs and tiffs retain dpi settings, which tells printers and pdf how to handle it. It matters.

>>3747051
but can you specify an image's resolution both in pixels as well as DPI? because when I change either value, the other follows, meaning i can't make an image that has pixel dimensions that don't affect DPI and vice versa.

>>3746658
>Can i make by 26 if im 22 now?
It's going to be hard. You should have started as a teen

>>3746597
just draw

If you plan to draw for a living, what’s your career plan? Do you have one or are you just focused on getting gud right now? Formal education or self taught? Freelance or studio work? Are you going to own a home?
I have anxiety about these things.

>>3747086
You're right I believe. You have to know what size they want to print it at or whatever it'll be used for. 1k x 1k at 200 dpi would mean 5x5 inches. As a digital artist you're more concerned about pixel resolution as dpi really doesn't matter while you work. You'd multiply the print size by dpi and those would be your pixel dimensions.

>>3747018
https://help.instagram.com/1631821640426723

>When you share a photo on Instagram, regardless of whether you're using Instagram for iOS or Android, we make sure to upload it at the best quality resolution possible (up to a width of 1080 pixels).
>When you share a photo that has a width between 320 and 1080 pixels, we keep that photo at its original resolution as long as the photo's aspect ratio is between 1.91:1 and 4:5 (a height between 566 and 1350 pixels with a width of 1080 pixels). If the aspect ratio of your photo isn't supported, it will be cropped to fit a supported ratio. If you share a photo at a lower resolution, we enlarge it to a width of 320 pixels. If you share a photo at a higher resolution, we size it down to a width of 1080 pixels.

I've followed these directions and still gotten some cropped images but try to keep that aspect ratio in mind.

Hey guys! So, I finished college and I want to spend my time studying drawing and etc. I have some books I got from here, bought some courses on Udemy and etc. But one thing I think is important is digital too and I want to know about Walcom. What brand should I get? Is it good? or is it a meme? What should I know about it before buying? Any course I should take before/after buying it one?

Thank you!

In general. Is it ok to post commissioned pieces as PSD and/or full resolution on your Patreon?

i have this idea that you can literally draw anything pretty well if you draw from reference, like you could draw creation of adam preeeetty well if you just spend a long enough time on it, changing more and more minute details as you go on until it looks pretty good.

how true is this, and how much does being able to draw from reference actually show how skilled somebody is at drawing?

>>3748255
Ask the commissioner. A lot of people are cool with it, some aren't. It's something you should resolve with each individual client.

>>3746658
honestly I would say yes thats doable imo

>>3747748
thanks for the sanity check anon. the client said they were going to use the resulting image as a desktop background, so i was scratching my head as to why they'd even include a DPI number, but then i don't really know enough about that stuff to be able to speak about it with any authority.

Is there any actual advantage to using Photoshop/CSP/GIMP over Krita? I'm currently using it and most people say it's only good for painting, not line work like I'm doing. It's the only program I have used so far and even though the plugins don't really work for it on my tablet I'm wondering what the best investment of time/money would be.

How the fuck do i pace myself cause i tend to notice i try and rush things and the end result ends up coming out shit
>pic not related

>>3748422
Thanks anon, I recently started a Patreon but I have a considerable amount of commissioned work I wish I could post as added value. I suppose I will ask from now on

Anyone know of a good stand for the Cintiq Pro 24" that isn't the criminally expensive ergo stand?

I already sold my soul and my left nut to buy the fucking device, I can't afford $800 more to view it at more than a 30 degree angle.

>>3747753
Thanks bro.

>>3748529
I use Krita for painting, but I use Sai 2 for anything involving lineart and cartoony styles. Krita is really fucking good for painting though. Painter tier tools available, pic related

>>3749533
The guide for buying Sai 2 kind of puts me off it. Is CSP as good as Sai or is GIMP good for lineart too?

>>3750052
CSP is as good as Sai but takes more effort to learn.

>>3750052
Sai is best for lineart desu.
Simply because it has very good built in stabilizers and is a very lightweight program so youll never have that annoying bloaty lag you get with PS and CSP.

>>3749533
Which brushes are being used in this painting? Are these default or downloaded?

>>3750182
Its the digital atelier art pack, got it from kritas home page

>>3750052
>>3750173
Medibang's stabilzer isn't that bad either. Kinda like the other anon I use Krita for painting and another program (Medibang) for lineart. I also use Medibang a lot for the text tool if I'm doing comics because Krita's text tool is still really bad.

How do I come up with a good id for social media?

What brush did this guy use for lineart? All I know is he uses Clip Studio.

I'm trying to copy Berserk characters. Any handy tips for a new copier? I really need someone to teach me. Is there any programs available for this sort of thing?

>>3750487
BTW, also wondering what kind of tools I can use. I've never used a tablet before. I don't have much of a budget. Recommendations for a cheap Wacom or something like that?

>>3748407
>you could draw creation of adam preeeetty well if you just spend a long enough time on it
no one will wait 5 years for a painting

>changing more and more minute details as you go on until it looks pretty good
but how will you know what to change unless you have knowledge of anatomy, perspective, anything?

>how much does being able to draw from reference actually show how skilled somebody is at drawing?
the skilled artist will know what information to take from the ref to incorporate into his or her painting. it does show.

tldr no

>>3750269
Tried it out just now, it has fucking ads for some reason. How does one actually buy Sai 2 because I don't want to put in my actual credit card info for this shit.

What does it mean to practice deliberately?

>>3751008
Why don't you just pirate it, retard?

>>3751060
Last time I did that I had to completely reinstall windows due to chink botnet virus.

>>3751091
Just grab sai 1, its 32 bit so you cant do huge projects with more than say 50 layers before your mem runs out, but it functions wonderfully for the same reasons sai 2 does.

>>3751119
Does the sai version in the mega software section require a license key? Is that shit even legit?

>>3751050
Basically knew what you're drawing. Try to avoid mistakes. Research on already existing paradigms. Think before doing something. Every time you practice, there must be something that you intend to improve- if you don't, critique your work, you'll find something.

>>3751176
>knew
know*

>>3751142
No idea, sorry. All I know is its been around for ages and even someone rather technologically challenged such as myself was able to get hold of a copy. Since then I bought the license since I made so much money doing clop commissions. The license transfers to sai 2 as well.

This guy any good to learn from? I'm /beg/ so I can't really tell.

Not a huge fan of drawing digitally on my iPad pro, enjoy it from time to time though but is there a good app for sculpting on the iPad? Or is it all frustrating or so bad it's not worth it? I figure if i try sculpting some figures I'll have a better understanding and be able to draw them better.

>>3751272
Seems like he goes over what's needed to learn the fundamentals and portraiture from what I've seen in the tutorial. Plan to watch it sometime. The important part is to do the exercises multiple times and to copy what he draws too or else you're just pretty much wasting your time. And re watch the videos from time to time.

>>3751541
Yeah, I plan on it. I'm mostly interested because unlike a lot of the videos on NMA, it actually seems like he gives a lot of practice and not just theory. Lots of assignments.

How do I learn to copy? I've been trying for a couple weeks just to be able to somewhat-accurately copy lines

Assuming I will practice regularly (I already started the basics), how long will it take me to:
1. Draw realistic (not 100% but close or acceptable) people naked or clothed
2. People in most of the imaginable poses and advanced clothing and accessories
3. Design characters from scratch using the above and new techniques
Also is drawing people the first complex thing I should start? Or mayble should I draw some easier stuff like animals or scenery?

>>3753806
N
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just answered all 3

>>3753806
No one can answer this for you, everyone is different and only time will tell.

>>3753806
What do you mean by regularly? Around two years is the fastest I've seen someone rise to the level you're describing.
>Also is drawing people the first complex thing I should start? Or mayble should I draw some easier stuff like animals or scenery?
You should absolutely start by what you want to draw.

>>3754956
>What do you mean by regularly?
2-5 hours all week with maybe 1 day without drawing every week.
>You should absolutely start by what you want to draw.
Okay.

does gsync/freesync make your cursor move smoother in pshop?

>>3745771
Any tips for grinding my fundies? how can I box the best and get better fastest?

>>3755818
they only help in the event of fps going down, where in that case a better PC is more important than a better monitor
you can get a monitor with a higher refresh rate if you really want the cursor to move more smoothly, and almost all of them are freesync compatible if they don't have gsync

>>3756333
thanks, man.

How do people come up with poses? Or is it normal to just take poses from reference photos?

>>3756350
no problem
i can't draw but at least i'm /g/-certified

>>3756502
draw enough from references, figures, life, imagination. another thing is to draw an abstract shape and fit a pose inside of it. i can't for the life of me find it but there was a really good example of this from some pinup blogspot artist that is probably lost for a while because pinterest and other garbage websites dominate my searches.

draw some a polygon or appealing shape, fit a person in it. or use a big loose brush and then gradually refine it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93_0NnxUoNc&t=1m57s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdoRO1LqN7U&t=2m7s

>>3756502
gesture drawing a lot, not long poses necessarily, also read force by mattesi and always give a purpose/attitude to poses

For Bridgman's books, is it really that important to buy the individual books or can you get away with buying one of the Complete Guide compendiums? I know there are a few editions, any thoughts on which version is best?

I have heard people say that the compendiums leave out some information but if it's just a few snippets, I'm okay with that. If it's leaving out whole chapters from other books though, that's less than ideal.

I would prefer to have physical copies over PDFs.

>>3756707
Constructive Anatomy is the best all around Bridgman book. However this version of the book in the picture is absolutely dreadful. Do not get the 5th version of it, I saw it in a book store and it had terrible prints in it. Stick to the Dover versions of Constructive Anatomy and maybe the Heads book. They're fairly cheap. The Dover Vanderpoel book is good too if you want physical.

http://www.scott-eaton.com/outgoing/books/George-Bridgman-Constructive-Anatomy.pdf

Is skillshare worth it or a trap?

I just wanna learn those shiny renders to impress normies. I'll still grind fundies but I want to focus on that now as I never even color. Tips, ressources?

>>3756769
a trap. what do you want to learn? if it's anything it might be on cgp. i've never seen anything of value.

>>3756777
scott robertson how to render, ctrl+paint rendering/digital color. you can figure the rest out after.

>>3756823
Nothing specific, I just keep seeing artists, even good ones, shilling it.
But in order to use their 2 month free promotions you'll have to give them your credit card or PayPal and I don't like that.

>>3756777
Shiny renders are the only thing that makes the grind into actual skill with the fundamentals bearable.

>>3756606
not that anon but thanks a lot for this.