Pegaite [2019-01-03 19:29:55 +0000 UTC]
It's great that you let go of style and just draw whatever you feel like! It really lets the creativity flow instead of being stuck in one place. I guess at some point it will naturally become more consistent. I'm looking forward to see you challenging yourself with environments since that is a thing that many artists leave out (from what I've noticed on dA)
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Starina-Lenore In reply to Pegaite [2019-01-04 10:42:33 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, that's true, and a shame also. But environments are jsut so hard to draw (for me), and I've always found it to be a bit boring. That's why I'm always a bit reluctant to actually draw them. On my previous account I posted the only environment drawing that I made, which I have ever liked. I know you don't get any better without practicing, but I always dislike my environment drawings so much.I think I find them hard to draw, because I easily get lost in details. Also, unlike you, I'm not very good at just making the rough shapes look realistic. That's part of what I admire in your art This is the drawing I mentioned. It's a bit old though - it would be fun to make a redraw ^^
Pegaite In reply to Starina-Lenore [2019-01-05 18:18:28 +0000 UTC]
Yes, drawing for fun and you don't enjoy backgrounds then I can understand that you prefer not to It really is a difficult thing to get good at since there's just so many different settings and materials to learn. And like you mentioned, it is easy to get distracted by details xD They key to making a good landscape/scenery painting is shapes. Having good shapes. And to get those shapes to look convincing, you need to practice a lot and observe nature or photos. Or at least that's what I do^^ Everyone learns differently. To avoid details too early in the process I keep the canvas zoomed out and work with big brushes.That ocean painting looks very good *-* (That Lallo name again haha) You should definitely do a redraw!
Starina-Lenore In reply to Pegaite [2019-01-07 09:16:41 +0000 UTC]
Those are some good tips. And I agree. My few attempts at drawing landscapes have always begun with rough shapes Perhaps I should practice drawing architechture. That's a fun way to learn to draw environments in my opinion
Pegaite In reply to Starina-Lenore [2019-01-08 10:19:49 +0000 UTC]
Architecture is my enemy haha O__O I think it sounds like a good idea if it's what you enjoy! One learns the most by doing what they like
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misellapuella [2019-01-02 21:27:45 +0000 UTC]
You've grown so much last year, and it's been fantastic seeing the growth in each different piece! I can't wait to see what you'll be inspired to do this year... also I agree with men being scary to draw! I'm used to feminine and frilly! Just give them a beard
Starina-Lenore In reply to misellapuella [2019-01-03 09:22:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! You have a point