/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>6654876

>>6654888
looks good, how old are you?

>>6654876
Btw the artist who made that mainly draws furry shota

>>6654876
75? no way. it's gotta be in the 80s right? I'll google it after I post, I'm cool like that.

>>6655536
84.62 years is the average. I love being right all the time.

>>6655536
81 years is the average for males.

>>6655491
You think?

>>6654876
43

54

>>6654876
28

>>6655899

its okay anon...

>>6654876
around 80 years old, I guess the brain rot finally settled.

I'm still on ic so I'm guessing terminal dementia

>>6655491
Hooooly based

20 years old and been drawing for 4 months

19 years old and been drawing for 6 months xD

20
been drawing for 4ish years

38yo

19, drawing for 12 days

28
Ain’t getting any easier either

>>6654876
23
https://youtu.be/NNqQFqF0qOI

>>6656434
Idk why but this reminds me of that asian comic guy who was complaining about white people

>>6656386
cute

>>6654876
24
I made this shitpost

23

>>6654876
31.

just hit 20...

>>6655899
I see lots of potential
>>6656084
Pretty solid for 4 months
>>6656215
Cute
>>6656304
The idea of digital charcoal is pretty interesting, have you tried real charcoal before?
>>6656336
Never too old to enjoy muscular women
>>6656374
Keep it up, might be interesting to see where you are in a few more years
>>6656386
Believe me when I say it gets easier, just keep drawing
>>6656434
very powerful, are you doing art as a hobby or for work?
>>6656577
Cute, binary pen is always fun
>>6656603
Solid, wondering how you color
>>6656614
Also cute

>>6654876
23, drew for all my life but started actually studying it like 2 years ago

30, turning 31 end of the year.

>>6656737
ye ye I love real charcoal, it's my fav trad medium. perfect in-between of painting and drawing

>>6654876
21. I will never forgive myself for taking a total of six years off due to apathy. I already learn fast I can't imagine where I'd be with +6 years experience.

Early 40s. I started about ten years ago. I know I'm way behind the curve but I've got brain problems and a full-time job hoding me back.

>>6656084
>4 months
Unironically really good for that little experience.

>>6656577
Soul. Blog?

>>6654876
39

39

26

>>6657033
How long have you been drawing?

>>6656988
She smells awful

>>6656336
She smells too. also, arms are too small. drop them on her bodies side, and compare with yours in that position

>>6656304
Slow the funk down, be more precise

>>6657005
Okay, but you could go with a better subject, esp. at 39...

>>6657081
Since I'm a kid for fun but I've had long period where I produced nothing for months... or years. It's been more 3 years since I made something other than doodles.
I'm wasting my time on everything but drawing.

>>6657083
But anon she showered, shaved, and everything before going to the beach.. She even put on rose perfume! How fan that be?!

>>6655899
Cool
>>6656336
Nice
>>6656434
Good
>>6656603
>>6656614
Moar
>>6656970
More
>>6656746
Keep going
>>6657005
Eggcelent

>>6657005
>Bbchan is almost 40
Why are you still here…

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>>6654876
19

>>6657083
But I got the need for SPEED
real talk tho do u have advice on how to get myself to slow down? I thought I worked too slow. could never finish stuff in class

>>6657124
uhh don't have more pics of trad stuff saved but uhh here's a painting I'm really proud of

>>6656737
>>6657124
Here's the color version. This was a com for my irl friend.
>>6657083
>>6657127
>Better subject
>Why are you still here
Drawing and shit posting hot babes is based at any age. I'm def gonna keep doing till I die

>>6656577
post blog, this is cute

>>6657099
I swear she smells like she's got a thick cover of transparent dry filthy perspiration all over.

>>6657173
Set a timer, twice your usual time

>>6657219
>Drawing and shit posting hot babes is based at any age
No, it's okay when you're 15; 20 it starts to look weird;30 you're supposed to be married and having kids, so definitely no-no.

But now that I think of it, 40 you've got the mid-life crisis, so I guess I could allow an exception. But by your late 40s, as you dick gets tired of being raised and stroked for decades, you should start to move on to more interesting subjects.

But seriously, you've got some decent skills, it's a bit of a shame not to use them for kids books or stuff like that

>>6657288
I don't think you'd want me having kids anon

>>6657219
absolutely based
>>6657288
fellate yourself

>>6657310
>fellate yourself
Got enough cheese for today, thanks bro.

>>6657304
Maybe that'll help you grow

>>6657288
Sorry to hear that you feel that way. Caring about what others think of you must be exhausting.

>>6657339
>Caring about what others think of you must be exhausting.
I don't really see what in my post raised this worry of yours.

Besides, I don't really think there's an issue with caring about what others think of you. There's an issue with over-caring, but that's an extreme. And that's even more phantasmagorical understanding of my words.

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>>6657361
>it starts to look weird;30
who's looking?

>>6657288
>twice your usual time
you overestimate my patience/discipline
how do u not loose motivation to work on smth after a while? That's what's been stopping me from making more finished work. I just get bored n start smth new
I'll try it out tho, thnx

>>6657372
Wow, anon. It's me looking at others, not others looking at me. Out of curiosity, are you gay? (serious question)

>>6657386
I've learn a bit of classical music earlier: you progressively learn to play a piece, notes per notes, one session at a time. You have to play slow because you can't play any other way, your fingers, muscles, memory slowly develops.

Drawing's the same.

Discipline can be trained. You need to have a motivation for it tho.

>>6657397
>It's me looking at other
Good one. I like cocks btw.

I will turn 30 in 3 months and I hate drawing backgrounds and shading.

>>6657405
>Good one. I like cocks btw.
Okay. FWIW (you do what you want with it) I've very often observed that kind of tortuous interpretations among gay guys.

It's like if I say "the sky is blue" they'll come at me with a "why do you hate rainbows?" That just doesn't make any sense, and is very characteristic of gay guys. Not sure if it holds with lesbos.

https://web.stanford.edu/class/archive/cs/cs103/cs103.1132/lectures/09/Small09.pdf you should study this before drawing.

(And actually, it's not just "me looking at others", more "me looking at others through some very specific lenses", but I don't have time / the will to go in much more depth).

>>6657418
tldr I'm a grill btw

>>6657425
Woman? Irrationality is quite common among women too, from my experience, but this isn't an isolated perception (think hysteria in most extreme cases). Maybe gays are trying to mimic their mom idk.

Anyway.

>>6657418
anon are you ok

>>6654876
24. Had to rip my asshole to get to Deutschland, gonna order a new graphic tablet and eat caffeine with nootropics like candy while drawing this time

>>6657445
yes, but I'm a literal alien

21, can't draw a stick figure. Should I start by practicing basic shape repeatedly?

>>6657495
>cant draw a stick figure
that is a lie

>>6657500
a figure of speech, mostly.

18, been drawing for a long time but I only ever take it seriously every few months

>>6657504
well then post it

>>6657513
Here the best I can do

>>6657518
No its not, actually put effort into it.

>>6657524
that was with effort

>>6657525
No it wasn't. Stop being afraid of failure and just actually draw.

>>6657518
get some cheap (white) paper, a pencil and draw what you want to draw. If humans try to draw humans and so on. Draw from real life and favorite artists. You can start with getting to know your tools by this and training your observation. If you think you are ready you can start with the studies later.

>>6657528
pyw

>>6657525
Here with even more effort, but not a stick figure
>>6657528
Alright, but I thought I should start with shapes before anything else

>>6657397
>Discipline can be trained. You need to have a motivation for it tho
see that's my problem. unless I get hooked on a drawing I rarely touch them again after 1 session
When I do get hooked I can work on smth for however long it takes but outside of that it's a gamble

Finishing stuff never really feels like an accomplishment, it's more like "now I don't have to worry abt it anymore" n that's it so idk how to fix that

18

>>6657005
it's over

19

>>6657599
nice hands

>>6657599
Did someone chop off the last 50% of each of her fingers, or....?

>>6657743
football is a dangerous game

>>6657642
This looks interesting.

31

Seems like a fun thread. This one needs a rework but closest to the last finished piece I have.

28.

25 years unfortunately

i have 18,
it's just a sketch
I've been doing it all my life.

>>6654876
30

28

>>6657743
Moephobia

18

18

>>6656614
Why the "..."? I'm 32 and to you probably a fossil but trust me; 20 is nothing when it comes to drawing. If I woke up being 20 tomorrow you bet I'd be happy as can be. You got so much time laid out ahead of you. So many posibilities. Truly.

>>6657558
Perhaps try looking for other subjects, different mediums. But if you really wanted it, you would find the motivation to force yourself.

>>6658777
Nice. Keep it going you lucky star

>>6657774
This is really pleasant to look at. Keep going! You're certainly onto something.

>>6658793
20 is the new 30. If u havent made it by then ur gonna end up as a cringe boomer

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18

>>6657219
>Drawing and shit posting hot babes is based at any age.
Based indeed.
Also, good work, looks cool in colors.

>>6659099
I see potential

I'm 25

22

>>6657127
>Why are you still here…
Do redlines, hear unfiltered opinions, motivate noobs, make crabs seethe.

>>6657288
midwit

>>6658793
Young people feeling like they are already too old is a common thing. 18 to 21 is a especially problematic range since that's when most guys feel the pressure of having to ''become an adult'' weighing in and that makes them self-conscious of their shortcomings in ways they didn't before. By the time 30s come those early 20s will look like a youth heaven that he didn't got to appreciate as he should, the current insecurities will seem silly.

But truth is that approaching any age range from the perspective that time is running out is silly. a 10 years old is theoretically 60 years away from death while a 30 is 40 years away; does it really make that much of a difference? Both have their days numbered and the difference isn't that large when we really think about it.
Everyone is gonna die eventually, thinking that being 20 or 30 makes that much of a difference is just splitting hairs.

>>6659368
Judging by shading technique. You are the drawfag who drew the disgusting Gwen with red monkey ass flaps.

>>6659578
They're anons who fall for the neuroplasticity meme. While its true as you age, they act like its some kind of inescapable prison that magically surrounds you one day and now you officially "won't make it" (tm).

>>6655899
>>6655931
>>6656215
>>6656336
>>6656374
>>6656386
>>6656577
>>6656603
>>6656614
>>6656753
>>6656988
>>6656989
>>6657005
>>6657033
>>6657153
>>6657408
>>6657512
>>6657599
>>6657642
>>6657764
>>6657779
>>6657780
>>6657857
>>6657860
>>6658777
>>6659057
>>6659099
>>6659368
ngmi

>>6656084
>>6656304
>>6656434
>>6656746
>>6657129
>>6657367
>>6657463
>>6657642
>>6657774
>>6657880
gmi

28, 5 weeks drawing, been mostly doing studies and fundies, pic related was an attempt of drawing heads from imagination

32

>>6657463
Ukrainian?

25

>>6659694
(You)

>>6658793
Dude 32 is fucking young. I'd understand if you were 60 but you still have decades at your disposal for improvement.

39

>>6659702
Yes, Ukrainian from Zaporizhzhya

>>6659704
Omg so cute anon we should be friends

>>6654876
I, the eternal perman/int/ sketch-only faggot, at a big beautiful 28 years young

>>6660267
I envy the soulful posing you get into your figures. So simple yet appealing. Recently i've been detailmaxxing and now I want to pullback and get these animator-like qualities into my work

>>6660267
I've got a weird hangup where I can
A) Sketch out a drawing and forever leave it unfinished, or
B) I draw the piece fully detailed directly with no sketch
With practically no middle ground. It's like I don't want to touch a piece again past the initial burst of inspiration/interest that got me to draw it. I've just now started to come to terms with the possibility that I've struggled with ADHD my whole life, which would explain a lot of things. So I guess I have to figure out how to make this work somehow.

>>6656577
Holy sex

>>6660267
God I wish i knew how to sketch.
>>6657880
Cool mobster
>>6657518
>>6657549
Good on you for starting
Mid 20s.
WIP goth mare https://files.catbox.moe/bwnuhs.jpg

>>6659498
I'm >>6657219
If you're BBC chan, can you help a noob out? Where are you finding all the amazing sexy poses that you draw your girls in? It takes me forever to find good pose refs.

old thing cuz i havent drawn much at all bc school :(
19

>>6659853
C-c-c-can you go bigger?? //>v<//

>>6659694
Post work

20
I rarely draw or finish shit

>>6660339
Most of the poses I draw are from imagination. Sometimes clients provide pose refs and want me to stick to them, so I use that, but usually they give me freedom or just explain what they want in words.
All I think about is how to make the character look as flattering as possible. Good posing and picking a proper point of view help with that.

24

>>6661348
What does it feel to be 24 in Australia?

be me at work (i’m a salesclerk)
kid walks up to the register. he looks like he’s still in elementary school like around 9-11
he’s staring so i guess he wants something
he asks for some paper abd a pencil
wierd but i give it to him
kid stands at the counter for 30 mins and draws attatched image.
hands it to me and walks out
it’s kind of crude but impressive for an 11 year old with no eraser or refrences.

I am 18.
Pre-beg, I know, but I'll improve.

>>6661437
That's the spirit, anon.

>>6661437
Never lose that attitude. Always say "I'll get better" never say "if I get better"

19, i neeed to stop being lazy and draw something other than floating anime girls in white voids

>>6661444
Next step: Draw floating anime girls with a background.

>>6659694
So you think >>6659099 is NGMI,
but this >>6657880 will?
RETARD ALERT

>>6655899
Soul. Keep developing your own style.
>>6655931
Be happy you can draw a face, old timer. Many can't even do that 60 years your juniors.
>>6656084
Soul. Don't lose that.
>>6656215
Don't become another anime artist #4,569,973,148. Study something else and expand your abilities.
>>6656304
Study the old masters. Soak up their knowledge, but retain your soul.
>>6656336
If I were you, I'd learn something to draw other styles REALLY quick or be doomed to be just another generic anime artist.
>>6656374
Learn to draw real faces, don't start out by learning how to draw anime first. You'll thank yourself 2 years down the road.
>>6656386
You still have a chance to change. Learn to draw other subject matters instead of trying to perfect a style you still have no grasp on (i.e. anime face)
>>6656434
Now tell a story with what you're trying to say with your gesture drawings unless you planning a long life in the world of fashion. What do these all mean?
>>6656510
Decent shitpost, needs more Loomis.
>>6656577
Do yourself a really big favor and upgrade to something modern. MS Paint will only get you so far.
>>6656603
Change now or be doomed to this life a few years down the road >>6656336
>>6656614
Pixel art is nice, but learn something else. Then go back and try pixel art again. You'll be glad you did.
>>6656746
Keep studying, you're showing promise. That style reminds me of underground 70's art.
>>6656753
Study more Frank Frazetta and Budd Root. Make your men look more masculine like Frazetta and your women more feminine like Budd Root.
>>6656970
Try Conte crayons like cartoonist Bill Ward. You'll be glad you did.
>>6656988
Keep your soul, you'll get back those six years in a matter of months. Trust me.

>>6657129
Soul. Keep your style intact and keep drawing more.
>>6657153
Learn to draw something other than anime. Expand your references.
>>6657219
>Drawing and shit posting
I regret telling you anything. You're doing fine, stay the same.
>>6657367
You made it that look like a linoleum plate was misaligned, nice look.
>>6657386
Have fun with your drawings, that's how you don't lose any motivation to finish.
>>6657408
Do yourself a really big favor and learn to draw backgrounds. Then you can tell a proper story with just one drawing.
>>6657463
Draw something other than anime. You're in Germany, you're in Europe, study the Masters.
>>6657512
Take it more seriously and you'll flourish. Keep that soul.
>>6657518
Have fun learning and practice, practice, practice.
>>6657599
Learn another style other than anime. Don't become just another generic anime art imitator.
>>6657642
This is nice. Junji Ito fan?
>>6657764
Learn your fundamentals. Learn to draw a face correctly. Learn how to draw a body correctly. You'll have more fun drawing after.
>>6657774
It reminded me of old Don Bluth art. Pretty cool.
>>6657779
Study more and you're barely 25. That's not the end of the world in terms of art. You're just barely starting, don't be so hard on yourself.
>>6657780
Learn to draw something other than anime. You're not the first artist I've mentioned that to, and you won't be the last. By drawing something else, you'll avoid being labeled just another generic anime artist.
>>6657857
Learn other styles.
>>6657860
Decent shitpost, needs more Loomis.
>>6657880
Soul. Don't lose that.
>>6658777
Soul. Don't lose that, either.
>>6659057
Learn something other than anime.
>>6659099
You're a fan of the Old Masters. Keep at it. Very nice.
>>6659368
This is very Tumblr, do yourself a favor and start deviating from this style or you'll regret it a year down the road. Learn another style.
>>6659696
Learn another style other than anime.
>>6659698
Soul. I love the emulated watercolor style.

>>6659704
Please learn something else other than anime, you'll be thankful you did and you'll add more styles to your arsenal.
>>6659853
I like the cartoon style of the character on the far right. That's a great expression, do that more than what you did with the character to her immediate right.
>>6660267
Learn to draw something other than anime.
>>6660292
See what happens when you apply yourself more?
>>6660405
Your education is important. Find time to draw like this when you can. Good stuff.
>>6661038
You should, you have the soul of an old cartoonist in you. Develop that and have fun with it like they did.
>>6661348
A forgotten medium, please develop that more.
>>6661434
There's already an Akira Toriyama, his rabid fans will never accept anything less. You should have told that kid to draw you something else so that he could learn to develop other styles and abilities. You dropped the ball.
>>6661437
Develop your ability to draw different styles. You'll improve with several teachers, not just one.
>>6661444
Learn to draw something else other than anime.

>>6656989
I saved you for last because we're in our 40's, so I know the struggle of starting roughly ten or so years ago and feel like we're behind this, imaginary curve we were brought up to believe when we were kids. You're not behind on anything friend, we're riding this wave at a super chill pace, enjoying being in the moment. I'm sorry to hear about your brain problems and I sincerely hope you have those in check as you live day to day, keep your fucking head up even when the demons tell you to quit. Look those motherfuckers right in their eyes and smile the fear of Death into them.
And hey, our full time jobs pay the fucking bills, they keep the eggs and tortillas stocked in our fridges and gas in our tanks.
Draw whenever you have a chance to, give yourself time. It's not over for us by a long shot, we have the rest of our lives to enjoy drawing as our primary passion, our one and only love that we give ourselves, something that truly belongs to us. Some around us will call it a hobby and that's cool, but we both know it's much more than that.
It helps propel us forward, encouraging us to take on a brand new day with the hope that at the end of it, we can sit down for a few hours and get lost in our imaginations, bringing whatever we want to life by the stroke of a pencil, pen, or brush. Don't hold back on your work man, let your art make you smile like mine does for me. Because at the end, when all this shit is said and done, we can look back and say I drew, because it made me happy.
Godspeed. Though I may never meet you in real life, know that I would gladly shake your hand to let you know that you're not alone in the journey. There are still some of us out here who are drawing right alongside you, despite our problems, bringing our dreams to life. Never for the glory. Only for the love.
Draw like a madman and if you want an art trade, let me know. I'll draw you anything you want. I want to share my carte blanche with you.
Love you, man. No homo. haha!

>>6661579
>Don't become another anime artist #4,569,973,148. Study something else and expand your abilities.
What are your suggestions? I draw for fun and what I have fun drawing at that. I do study in parallel though to some degree, not too confident in putting any of that knowledge to work in any "finished" works though.

>>6661579
anyone in particular u recommend?
also what do u mean by soul in this context?

>>6661579
I've also used conte, v fun, second only to charcoal imo

I'll check Bill out too, thnx

>>6661628
Very true. I usually just stop once I'm not enjoying it anymore
life's too short to slog through stuff that's supposed to be for fun imo

>>6661579
>>6661628
>>6661634
pyw

>>6661673
Well, don't lose the fun of it, that's the important thing. If you're drawing for fun, you need to keep it that way. It makes you happy, and that's vital to your learning process.
Studying is really good, whatever subjects you like and don't be afraid to apply what you've learned, to your work today. And what I mean by studying something else and expanding your abilities is, draw some comic book style, cartoon style, throw in some fantasy, throw in some erotic art, try some horror, try some mecha, cars, animals, anything you can get your hands on right now.
What that will do is it will force your ability to draw to go beyond just anime, allowing yourself something new to learn. Build those folds in your brain.
Drawing anime is not bad, but if it's the only thing you know how to do, it'll get boring for you. Maybe it will, maybe it won't, I don't know you or how you feel about your art, but it helps to draw outside of your comfort zone. : )

>>6661677
Soul means retaining that part of your work that makes it yours. Like what you posted. It's messy, it's all over the place, but there's an eroticism to it that only you, know how to apply to it. It's about telling a story with your art, why does she have a nose ring, what's the story behind the studded, forked tongue? Why is your character's hair pink? Those teeth are sharp, why is that. That's what I mean by soul. Keep that.
Bill Ward's work is Conte crayon cheesecake mastery at its finest. I wish I could recommend someone alongside him, but I'm sure you can some inspiration with pin up art from the 50's. In fact, there's a little Bill in your work with what you posted, more modern, but it's there in your style.
And like I mentioned to this anon >>6661698 , keep it fun, no matter what you're learning. Let it make you smile when you're drawing it; this, big fucking grin on your face that hurts your cheekbones after about an hour of creating something.

>>6661689
pic related and also >>6661672
I've got some anime if that's more to your liking

I'm 28 but don't tell anyone, I hate agefags.

>>6661698
>Drawing anime is not bad, but if it's the only thing you know how to do, it'll get boring for you
That has been weighing on my mind for a while actually, I'm trying to work on it. What's more when I draw characters it's mostly from like 1 or 2 series at most. As you said, it is, in fact, getting boring for me.
Thanks for your post :-)

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>>6661800
Could see this as the BG in a videogame.

>>6661095
Thank you for answering my question :) Picking flattering poses takes me frickin forever. I use a reference photo to draw so finding good ref photos also take time. I guess I just gotta simply get better at drawing good poses from imagination.

21. feels bad to start late, but better late than never

Something about people that can't draw giving other people advice about art as if they know shit is kind of funny to me.

This makes me feel better that not everyone my age is an int

>>6661714
lmao

>>6661712
this is a great explanation, thanks anon. I'll keep at it. Sometimes I get self conscious about being messy so it's nice to know some ppl like it regardless
I'm acc a pretty big fan of those old pinups. Mostly like, WWll era ones. idk y but they're just super cool to me. I looked up Bill's work and I'll definitely try and study it.

>keep it fun, no matter what you're learning
I agree, having fun truly is the most important part of art. There's no point in doing it if it's not making you happy.

>Let it make you smile when you're drawing it
This has been happening a lot more lately. I hope to keep the ball rolling

Thanks for all the feedback and advice man, I really appreciate it

>>6661738
Sorry that's been weighing on your mind kind of heavy, anon. But the important thing is that you've realized it now, and you can work on getting better right away, on your time. I really hope you can get to a better place, let it help your art and your well being real soon. And you're welcome. ; )
>>6661955
Your biggest enemy can be yourself and it's a bitch to get out of that rut. Get messy all you need and you'll start to refine your work when it feels right to you.
Keep those smiles going, keep those good feelings ahead of you. Good times are ahead for the both of you, you'll get there! Keep drawing!

18, i started studying three years ago, but i actually took it serious and started to learn how to study after the first year

23

33. Pulled my back shrimping while drawing yesterday. Its over

>>6661800
i know it's probably super simple to do in reality but I fucking love the reflection in the water effect you have going on

32

>>6657005
Will you ever stop drawing coom? I love your art, I know it brings money but it feels like a waste of skills

31, sometimes I feel like I'm gonna make it, but sometimes I don't see how I could possibly make it.

35. Should probably be doing something with my liffe.

>>6662176
Why is it a waste of skills? Several people have said that yet all they can say is something along those lines, except for that one anon that suggested childrens books of all things, like THAT'S any better. Why cant you just be happy for the dude?

>>6660405
fuck school, draw more, uni is a joke, even if you're doing something 'important' like medicine, you want to spend the rest of your life locked in at work?

>>6657558
Hello fellow monkey brained comrade
>>6657549
SOVL
>>6658777
>>6657880
>>6657642
>>6660405
>>6661444
Very nice, and I'm jealous of your relative skill and youth. I will be coming along to harvest your young blood and adrenochrome shortly
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>>6660336
'Preciate the compliment, m8s.
>>6662095
This is sick, holy
>>6661634
>Learn to draw something other than anime.
*astronaut-with-pistol-pointed-at-other-astronaut's-back-in-space.jpg* Always have been
>See what happens when you apply yourself more?
Do you say that because it's not anniemoo or because it's more finished looking?
Anyways, it was an automatic drawing/doodle and I had my brain turned off for 90% of it, so I'm not sure I'd really call it "applying myself". Like I said, I just work off of bursts of inspiration and once that's over I can't be bothered to work on a piece anymore.

>>6662232
You’re doing just fine old man. That girls hot

26, recently decicded to give in to anime girls

feelsgoodman

>>6662232
long time no see fren
hope you're doing well

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19
Stiff

>>6662606
blog? roxy and the mouse girl are badass

>>6661672
>>6661714
Guy with very shitty skills giving advice to better artists. Classic ic.

27
on-and-off for about 5 months, weekends really.

>>6662617
Stop using AI art as reference. The AI doesn't know what it's doing.

27

>>6662300
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with coom but I doubt he wants to draw coom all day every day, it must be tiring. Aside from that I'm happy he can live off of it comfortably, as long as he can be a professional artist we'll get more stuff out of him and that's good enough.

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>>6662957
guy's even a boomer
cant make this shit up

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I feel stumped and know I can improve but I’m not sure what to really do

>>6662586
unfortunately where i live is so expensive that i need a good job (thus, i need a degree) or else id be struggling paycheck-to-paycheck if i move out, either that or NEET it out with my parents to pursue art as a fulltime hobby and idk if my parents would appreciate that lol
i should draw more tho fr

>>6663786
terminal dunning kruger.

>>6661714
Tells people to not draw anime but is a boomer and draws shitty westoid art

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>>6663555
Holy fucking cope! You poor scrub, i kinda pity you.

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>>6664498
My brother in Christ the anatomy looks like shit. If you really drew it yourself, that's not a merit.

combined 2 sketch pages, 22, perma mid beg

>>6662751
sketch.pixiv.net/@user_evgr8243

45, unbothered, moisturized, happy, in my lane, focused, flourishing, grateful, thankful, always ready to lend a hand because my parents taught me to help whenever I can.
>>6662606
Sorry to hear you work in bursts, here's hoping you develop a better rhythm.
>>6662957
Random gaylord crabbing on an artist trying to help. Never change, /ic/. Never change.
>>6663786
I'm Gen X. Boomers are the ones you fight with while I learnz to git gud, squirt.
>>6663825
My fee fee's, oh, agony, agony. How will I ever recover. Plz no bully. :)
>>6664256
Westoid art, yes. But I like my retro anime, too. And April O'Neil, I'd nail that slut to the wall, no DOUBT. Hell, with the carte blanche I have, maybe I'll draw that. Thanks for the nose news, neighboriiiino!

>>6665471
blog? post anime art also

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>>6665486
> doughter.jpg

>>6665486
This is cute. Blog?

>>6665471
>Random gaylord crabbing on an artist trying to help.
>trying to help
He's simply doing it wrong then.
Saying to people "you shouldn't draw xx" is literally useless advice.

>>6660161

>>6665486
37 too

>>6665526
Thanks
twitter.com/479qty

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>>6664775
This has unfathomable charm and appeal why are u unconfident?

I am 20 :-) turning 21 in July!

>>6661634
Thanks anon. Id like to paint that same biew of the trees in more seasons. That was from
May 2018

>>6662622
m8 i really dig this, blog? What's the process you used?

>>6665611
soulful

>>6665611
Soulful, anon. God bless you. <3

>>6665616
Fucking awesome, anon. Watercolor?
>>6665638
Nice merman!

>>6665619
Keep going, keep the tradition alive!
>>6665535
Okay, let me rephrase, you should draw something more than just anime so that you learn others styles and not get complacent in your learning. Adapt others styles to your ability to draw so that you can have more fun learning.
I could have answered that better, you're right.

>>6654876
Based furry shotacon grandpa

>>6665644
>>6665663
thanks guys, means a lot to me

>>6665751
>Okay, let me rephrase, you should draw something more than just anime so that you learn others styles and not get complacent in your learning.
You see one pic and you can tell the person draws only anime? All you do is assume stuff without any basis. Your "advice" is just a dumb rant.

>>6661444
Post your socials I'll follow, love the style

>>6656336 little tip! when the biceps are flexed like that, with upward facing hands (supinated) they bunch up more

>>6665751
Thank you anon. Honestly ive been wanting to experiment more with different oigments. My palette has 30-ish colors and ok looking for a cheap source of cinnabar and chrome yellow

>>6654876
31.

>>6666744
>You see one pic and you can tell the person draws only anime?
No. Artists are allowed to draw other things.
>All you do is assume stuff without any basis.
See my reply below...
>Your "advice" is just a dumb rant.
Learning to draw other styles other than anime, or working with other mediums, or attempting to gain as much functional knowledge about your craft as you possibly can, or learning how to draw a face correctly before attempting to draw anime, or learning to draw a body correctly first before exaggerating it, doesn't sound like bad advice to me. Your "reply", sound like something I would have answered with years ago. I'm glad I'm no longer in that frame of mind or that state of heart anymore. I'm a better baker now, like pic related.

>>6654876
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>>6667235
keep on drawing old timer...

>a lot of 30+ year olds, and a few in their 40s ITT

Is /ic/ the oldest board?

25, on and off (for serious) for about 10 years but i have been busy working real blue-collar jobs and getting married and shit

>>6667299
probably not since the 30 year old threads always dies

>>6654876
28

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>>6668137
drr… drrr..

>>6667043
Practice what you preach bruh

>>6659580
????

>>6661628
>This is very Tumblr, do yourself a favor and start deviating from this style or you'll regret it a year down the road. Learn another style.
I haven't used Tumblr in like a decade how do I fix my style?

>>6668349
Study real humans, study artists you like.

23
i wanna atleast get an original comic out before i turn 24

22

>>6667043
You are just a dunning kruger unaware that your work doesn't reflect what you are trying to sell.

>>6654876
24

>>6668349
I would really recommend you do your research like this anon mentioned >>6668354
Our tastes can't be your tastes, you have to find artists that really want to make you draw out of your comfort zone so that you can really study. Your digital coloring is really nice, don't lose that at all, just try something different. And when you do look for other artists, don't find the same style as yours. Try a Michael Turner or an Alex Ross, try a Frank Frazetta or a Doug Sneyd, or a Dean Yeagle.
Look for professional artists who are well established and not internet artists who are the same age as you are. Learn from the pros, not from kids who have little to no professional experience. You'll learn nothing from them, you'll be wasting your time. Good luck!

>>6668330
Way ahead of you, kiddo. Here's my (You) >>6665471
>>6668459
>You are just a dunning kruger unaware thet your work doesn't reflect what you are trying to sell
I don't sell my work kid, I draw because it makes me happy. I give out free requests when I can, because I want to make other people happy. I do art trades because I want to make other artists happy with what I love to do. I love my grind; I'm excited every day, wanting to draw something more.
I'm not a slave to my own art. I haven't traded my passion for glory. And that's all I've ever wanted in my life, to draw not because I have to, but because I love to.
I hope most of you here find this feeling in your lives—even the kids trying to crab on me. I love you too. Cheers.

>>6668459
And just one more thing, stop wasting your time trying to crab on me.
You can't destroy the light. You can't destroy happiness. You can't destroy love. But I'll give you some of mine if you need it.

>>6668426
I really like the shapes in this. Keep up the good work man. I'm excited to see what you make when you're a near 30 boomer like myself.

>>6663811
If you feel there are many things you can improve on, just focus on one until you are satisfied with your progress in that area and then move on. Just take it a step at a time.

If you don't know what to do, try focusing on sharpening a fundamental skill. This has worked 10/10 times for me personally desu. Also helped me to identify other stuff I'm weak in as well.

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>>6668902
This is really really helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to write out some advice for me! I'll start doing more studies of pro artists and start incorporating the things I like from them into my own art! I'm just afraid that if I stray too far from my current style then my usual clients will stop commissioning me

30; my style oscillates some

>>6669518
good

>>6668688
good

>>6668137
You're very visually clever and I feel this one. You have a good grasp on what not to show in order to tell a story imo

>>6664678
good crisp lines

>>6668926
>I don't sell my work kid
And it turns out you also don't understand metaphors.
I'm not talking about your art, I'm talking about your advice. You are trying to sell advice to others, while at the same time you are a beginner yourself.
You simply come across as a fraud that nobody should listen to.
Your advice isn't bad on its own, but when people see where it led you, I'm pretty sure no one is going to listen to it.

>>6668937
I think your major issue is autism. This is what makes you a huge dunning kruger.

>>6670307
Well, one thing you can do for your regular commissioners, so that it doesn't come as a complete shock to them, is let them know that you'll be trying other styles of art to better your love for your craft. It'll be like telling them, "Hey guys, I want to study and learn, do you all want to come along for the ride?" I'm sure many of them will be excited for you to try something new, but they'll be happy to know that at your core, you will still be, their favorite artist from whom to commission from.
It's both exciting and scary at the same time wanting to try other styles (believe me, I've been there), but don't be afraid. You're only 25, the amount of knowledge you're going to gain from you doing this, will be immeasurable. Look for comic book artists that you like, look for fantasy artists that you like, look for horror artists you like, pin up artists, study the Old Masters, cartoon artists, anyone you can get your hands on. Some you'll like, and it'll stir something in you that makes you go, "Holy shit, that looks really, really nice. I want to study that.'
And that's the feeling you're looking for. The, okay, let's fucking do this, kind of feeling. And your regulars, will love for you for it. Because you're not only learning for yourself, you're learning for them, too. You'll be happy, and they'll be happy, too. I'm excited for you, fren! You can do this!

>>6669518
Excellent understanding of values and drapery. Good for you anon.

>>6666988
When you find those pigments you're looking for, you'll be really happy to continue on the forgotten, valued tradition of paint, more so than you're doing now. I'm actually looking at your painted piece again and it reminds me a lot of Bill Alexander mixed in with just the right amounts of Bob Ross, I'm sure you're familiar with both. Your painting tells a story, one of how the higher you go up the tree, the more you begin to show your age. But know that underneath you, there is a vibrant forest floor full of life and new beginnings ready to create something new long after you're gone.
I swear I channeled a little bit of Bob Ross in that statement above, your paintings speak without you even knowing it. And that's what I hope you want, you want your paintings—much like Bob Ross—to convey a story with happy little clouds and small little things growing underneath their foots.
I want to share with you a Youtube video that really changed my life when I discovered it back in 2016. It resonates a lot with me now, and I hope it speaks to you, too. I hope you continue to paint, I hope you discover more about the pigments that excite you, I hope you never stop learning. In the famous words of Bob Ross, all you have to do, is practice. And if it makes you happy, all the more better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLO7tCdBVrA

>>6670416
>Your advice isn't bad on its own, but when people see where it led you, I'm pretty sure no one is going to listen to it.
I hate to point this out for you, and I don't mean it in a bad way, but you kind of contradicted yourself in your own reply. I used to do that a lot too, don't worry. When you get older, it'll make more sense to you. : )
>I'm not talking about your art, I'm talking about your advice.
>Your advice isn't bad on it's own...
Find happiness in your art. It's a lot of fun, you should try it. I hope you learn.
>>6670417
>see pic related

>>6666798
twitter.com/cheenmachine1

>>6670417
>this week's word is "dunning kruger."

>>6668459
>>6670977
>The Dunning–Kruger effect is defined as the tendency of people with low ability in a specific area to give overly positive assessments of this ability.
Okie dokie. If you say so. :)
I'm surprised none of you have given the reason why it's important to draw inspiration from other styles of art or, to learn the fundamentals of drawing things correctly before exaggerating their features as well as the importance of practice and patience.
It's like you're trying to keep a secret away from other artists who are younger than you...from getting better than you? You're not trying to gatekeep any secrets from other artists, are you kiddos?
I had time to draw a free request. Drawing is cool. kek

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>>6671693
Outstanding. Holy shit, very nice.

33. Kissless, handholdless, penniless.

>>6671753
It sucks to be you

>>6671699
For pencil it is actually rather amateurish in technique. He is, however, good at copying. That's not a bad thing.

>>6671753
nathan pls

>19.8

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Perma /int/ gang rise UP

Almost 40.

23, fat and retarded

>>6671693
Just go copy a bunch of Bargue plates, as precisely as you can. Would do wonders.

>>6671753
Fix yourself some goals (1week, 1 month, 3months, 6months, 1y, 2y) and work your way up, adjusting as you go.

>>6671873
Yes, I will spend the next few months making paintings like it's my last chance.

>>6671753
As long as you're happy anon, keep on drawing >>6671873 <---This anon's got the right idea
>>6671792
Nice Ghost Rider
>>6671794
Neat
>>6671797
Superb
>>6671869
Soul
>>6672145
Keep going anon, your best years are still ahead of you
Godspeed

21 and I draw for fun

>>6672278
GMI

>>6671333
>gatekeep any secrets from other artists
???

>>6671753
is this AI?

>>6672657
This is NI

>>6665616
Best post itt. Incredible shapes, color, appeal, ect.

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>>6673916
i know i'm not the best but trust me, it used to be worse, o you guys want me to post different styles or trad art too?i improved on realism a little bit but i don't have time to practice further until summer due to school.

19

31 years old

I'm fucking 40

>>6672145
You need to find balance: if you pressure yourself too much, you're setting yourself up for failure. But if you're too gentle, you won't progress.

Also, the goals needs to be set globally: if getting married and having kids feels much more satisfying than drawing, perhaps you'd be better focusing on this first, and later come back to drawing, instead of doing a half-baked job at both, or of focusing on drawing.

Some people struggle with art, but that's because they have a shitty depressive life, eat garbage, never exercise, have limited social contacts. As Jordan Peterson puts it, start by cleaning your room.

>>6675087
your art gives off fatherly vibes

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>>6675096
Thank you for the kind words, anon. I found that people really are interested in the inner life, and you can present it in a way that others will cherish, because they have the same feelings. Stickers and porn and advertising just doesn't cut it, it's not serious, while images can be so, so hard. So now I'm an extremist on behalf of myself, maybe because my time is limited. Artists should be dramatic and passionate, and why not deathly serious? Let's try it.

>>6657774
>>6662622
>>6665616
>>6671797
Blog?

I'm 25

>>6673921
>you guys want me to post different styles or trad art too

Sure, bring it on

>>6671693
Excellent shading. You've got a bright future ahead of you, anon. If you want really dark shadows, try compressed charcoal pencils. But I'm sure you already know that, I hope.
>>6671786
You're an idiot.

>>6675652
Your colors are great but your anatomy is utter trash, apply yourself.

>>6675652
>Blog?
https://twitter.com/JustinSadur
https://www.deviantart.com/benjamin-the-fox

>>6676348
My old man, drawing since 2004, being almost 40 and still posting here is not ok.

I'm serious.

>>6676417

What do I care? I work as a professional graphic designer. It pays my bills. I've got nothing to prove to anyone anymore.

The art I make now is for me and no one else.

>>6657774
You take commissions? Will be something slightly similar

>>6675652
Don't have one sorry but I post a lot of work on this board

>>6676480
Nah as cool as it would be I'm just a hobbyist for now. Maybe one day. Most of my work is pretty similar though.

This one here is a WIP of something I'm working on but it needs to be properly coloured and stuff

>>6676529
That WIP is even closer to what I need, so now I INSIST. I'd be willing to throw you 100-150$, but I understand if you don't really want the stress of doing commissions (or if I'm lowballing here, in which case it can also be discussed). If you want to discuss it at least, my discord is srtshooter#7206. Ty!

I'm 22, undisciplined Zoomer

>>6676417
Why?

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>>6676417
Back to work, drawslave. Those commissions aren't going to draw themselves. Close the blinds and forget that there are other kids older than you who are having fun playing outside.
>>6676446
You've made it, anon. Congratulations.
>>6676558
Don't worry, it's just some punk kid.

>>6676580

I see my post touched you. Must have disturbed some hidden feelings. Speak out, get it off your chest. www

>>6676585
Already have, junior. Already have.

>>6676591
Good. I hope you feel better now.

>>6676580
>You've made it, anon. Congratulations

Thank you. It took longer than I expected, but at last I made it.

>>6675652
Blog is @big.Nika on insta :) what’s yours? I’m in love with the mood in this
>>6676285
Saggy naggy

>>6677041
@brozef on insta, gave you a follow

>>6654876
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>>6665665
Sorry for forgetting to reply to this! I wasn’t ignoring u <3 thank you so much and yes it is! Slight mixed media with markers at certain points, also white posca :)
>>6672708
Thank u for the compliment but completely untrue

28. Started drawing a few weeks ago, I want to draw wholesome stuff and memes

>>6665616
I've liked your work ever since you were posting it here when you were like 16

>>6678304
holy based

>>6677677
Checked and good luck to you anon, I hope you flourish alongside those of us who found happiness in our art.
Godspeed. You're gonna make it.

>>6678304
Blessed thread. <3

Good luck.

Keep on drawing.