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DeadBeatBoi [2019-01-29 10:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Hmm if you think you have too many layers you could merge the color layers together if you don't already. You could also try to see which you like better by coloring with no layers and coloring with layers and choose. You're not required to use layers. You can make your art however you want whether its easier or harder lmao.

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beastmastery [2019-01-29 06:14:09 +0000 UTC]

hmmmm the thing with the multiply layer is that its quite simple to use and easily succeeds in creating a good look for shading. i think that you can try picking the shading colours yourself from time to time, no need to completely forgo one technique over the other. the reason i think ppl tell u to draw with multiply shading is that to colourpick means that you have to have a pretty good grasp of fundementals in shading, such as colour theory and how lightning works, so it can be a bit more harder than using multiply. your art also is quite saturated and "colourful" and multiply shading tends to fit styles like that because of how colour themed the shading gets by using the technique

i would say in general, try studying some things from life. im not saying you have to draw realistically or anything (ppl often misunderstand me when i say this) and i know its a very commonly given criticism, but honestly it will really help you with knowing how to draw things. itll be really difficult if you havent done much of it before but its worth the benefit it has. 
from life you can see how shading and lightning works, you dont even necessarily have to draw what you see all the time, you can just observe it and take it in if you know what i mean? 
the reason i am giving you this advice is that most of the clearer flaws in your art is that you perhaps dont know some fundementals when it comes to proportion, anatomy and lightning dynamics. which is understandable as youre only 14 with no art education (i believe), so dont feel too much pressure bro. for example, in this piece the shading i cant really understand, not that its multiply shading but its not shaded with much... confidence? there is a general sense of light direction, but some parts for example the moustache (?) on the middle guy has shading along with under the eyes, sort of giving the look that the eyes and moustache are protuding out over the face. another is like the left arm of the middle guy having light on it even though if it is pressed up against his side, it would probably be shaded by his body since its not directly facing the light.

some other thing that might make you unhappy with your colouring is your lack of contrasts (i believe this is why you might feel your own shading is lackluster?)! its not so obvious at first but it is noticeable, in fact i could see it without really checking it in an art program. the only character in the image that has some contrasts is the one to the left. im not meaning like, colour contrasts, but contrasts in values. pretty much all of your colours (of the two guys on the right) have been picked from the same range (high up on the colour square if that makes sense, idk if you use a square but). this results in the colours looking very flat. in order to visualize what i mean, go into firealpaca (i believe u use this program, i use it too its great) and into filter>hue and bring the saturation completely down. youll see that the characters to the right are pretty much completely the same value all the way through. and on all of them, the shading is also the same value as the base colour.
to fix this, try experimenting with different colour values by using some darker colours. you dont necessarily have to use desaturated colours for this - just keep the saturation but go darker. i would recommend experimenting with some more desaturated colours though as it gives some "rest" to the eyes when you look at the art.

i know this is a long ass comment but i hope it helps you in developing your art. 

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WowlsOfficial [2019-01-29 04:27:14 +0000 UTC]

Okay so quick question that’s not related to the art

Why do you dislike anime? (I dislike it too so don’t worry about me being a weeaboo who’ll come after you)

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Mokkath3Cat [2019-01-29 02:08:32 +0000 UTC]

GIRL
You shouldn't be insecure by the amount of layers you have! A quick problem fix could be making a folder, and putting the layers into it.
Layers can help you fixing quick mistakes, for example on the colour.
Most professional artists have close to 50 diff layers which differ from an Eye Shine to Colours that add depth 

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sophklyn [2019-01-29 02:00:31 +0000 UTC]

I like this drawing and can we be friends and I can give you some drawing tips if you want hear but art takes time so just try your best 😊

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Aliiansansyrup [2019-01-28 23:46:47 +0000 UTC]

ok so i have 2 critiques that could improve you art quite a lot
1: the lineart
so the lineart i have nothing really against, im fine with smooth lineart. but i would like to see you experiment with it more, like coloring the lineart or experimenting with different thicknesses like thin lineart. i would like to see your art like that more. (also i really like the "auntie" pic you made its my favorite by you and the lineart is awesome in it! i would like to see you draw like that more owo)

2: proportions/posing
i would like to see you experiment with posing more. instead of having a character with hands on the side or one hand up a bit, you could move the hips to the side more, put a hand on their hip to show that their sassy. you can have the eyes show more expression with shapes maybe! like stars or hearts! it would really fit for the style your going for. your characters in this image are leaning like the leaning tower of pizza tables, i would recommend drawing a straight line while sketching to make sure you draw their bodys straight, or flip the canvas every now and then to see if it looks right. and now the proportions; your characters seem to usually have very stiff bodys and you dont seem to draw hands or many details. i always recommend the occasional reference, to help with proportions AND posing! the middle character is missing ears, and their faces seem to be a little too short to fit the large eyes, noses and mouths.

ok thats like all i have
i would like to see you improve!

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