QwertyCookie Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hey, Could use some help here, Im trying to learn to draw. So far I've mainly been drawing anime and trying to improve from that, but I'd like to improve more and also do more real life drawing. I was wondering if anyone knows of any good free online lessons, tutorials online that has helped them in the past? I dont have the time (commuting)/ money to actually go to a class in my area so this would be much appreciated Thank You! Quote Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Subbing just so I can find out the answer, too! 1 Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Great drawing/photoshop/art references:http://referencesforartists.tumblr.com/archive(hit or miss with this blog...sadly stop updating while back)http://artreferenceblog.tumblr.com/http://fyeah-artreferences.tumblr.com/http://theartreferences.tumblr.com/http://fucktonofanatomyreferencesreborn.tumblr.com/http://artist-refs.tumblr.com/http://hey-hey-art-references.tumblr.com/http://art-reference.tumblr.com/http://art-help.tumblr.com/http://artrefsforyou.tumblr.com/http://artiststoolbox.tumblr.com/http://analyticalfiguresp08.blogspot.gr/http://theartcenter.blogspot.com/ All art books you possibly could need:http://www.getty.edu/publications/virtuallibrary/http://illustrationage.com/2013/04/02/free-andrew-loomis-art-instruction-downloads/http://www.goldcoastartclasses.com/100-best-free-art-e-books.htmlhttp://www.artiscreation.com/books.html#freehttp://www.bookrix.com/books;art,id:3.html(hit or miss)http://armonah.deviantart.com/journal/Hundreds-of-free-art-e-books-360537356http://www.artistsnetwork.com/free(hit or miss)http://www.metmuseum.org/research/metpublications/titles-with-full-text-online?searchtype=F(more artists books, but great to get ideas from masters) If you want to learn to turn your hand drawing into digital:http://ricelilymono.tumblr.com/post/43785011106/tutorial-from-paper-to-digital Daily/weekly challenges (have some really interesting ones...great practice to force yourself out of comfort zone)http://www.reddit.com/r/SketchDaily/https://www.sketchbookproject.com/challenges Practice some pose drawing:http://www.eggazyoutatsu.net/atarichanDrawer.html facial help:http://karlmac.com/2011/05/guides-and-references-to-drawing-animated-facial-expressions/ free lessons:http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-lessons/free-art-instruction-videos.html(can be bit hard navigating the site...or might just be me)http://www.drawspace.com/lessons/free(not got to try this so can be hit or miss) Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/WeiWorkshttps://www.youtube.com/user/DebbyArts/videos(very cute artwork)https://www.youtube.com/user/ProkoTVhttps://www.youtube.com/user/poendrawing(does lot cool 3d looking drawing)https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWade9/videos(does lot of realistic drawing of people...be bit hard for you now, but might give you ideas)https://www.youtube.com/user/markcrilley/videos(mix of stuff; tutorials and advice)https://www.youtube.com/user/marcellobarenghi(lot of amazing object drawing)https://www.youtube.com/user/FineArtEBookshttps://www.youtube.com/user/ZephyrHR(another realistic drawing people...there's even he who shall not be named)https://www.youtube.com/user/TutoDrawhttps://www.youtube.com/user/BayleeCreations(very cute style and she teaches how draw braids or I like to call it demon spawns)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7F8F2B1DCAACB74Bhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Sycrahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Sophiechan90(manga and anime)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOScOg2JW-ZCyx749awNmLPpKWZr1fnEh(another cute style...here few character tutorials)https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtByKarenEHaley(can have some nice tips on here)https://www.youtube.com/user/thedrawinghands(beginner friendly)https://www.youtube.com/user/andreiterbeahttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheJettyJetShowhttps://www.youtube.com/user/budgiesRcoolhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCul7wX1Ktdd-M5EAj_XYkgQhttps://www.youtube.com/user/TATTOOTRAINING(more tattoo art but has few videos on sketch/drawing...might be of use to you)https://www.youtube.com/user/LighterNoteProd Could help a bit:http://www.ratemydrawings.com/http://www.howtodrawit.com/(got few good tips from here...another hit or miss site though)http://www.drawingnow.com/how-to-draw-people/(hit or miss)http://drawsketch.about.com/(tips) Good luck 9 Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Lots to explore. Thanks! Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Lots to explore. Thanks!No problem. I'm still learning and I been doing it since before I could even walk. Then again most artists always have something they need to work on or learn. Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yea. I'm pretty good with cartoon type drawings, but only animals. And landscapes. Give me a human, or human like, form and I just struggle. I really want to get better at that. Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I recommend starting with life drawing and plein air drawing. Simple objects at first, when you feel you can represent those in a way you are happy with, move onto more complex objects. You'll develop all the skills naturally and your own natural style that way. But online lessons and communities are great for keeping you going. I will have to check out some of those links, look very interesting! But yeah, drawing actual objects that are in front of you is the best, quickest way to learn to make lines on paper look like things. There's something about the 3d nature of the brain. I don't know. It works. 2 Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yea. I'm pretty good with cartoon type drawings, but only animals. And landscapes. Give me a human, or human like, form and I just struggle. I really want to get better at that.Fun fact most artists tend to struggle with drawing people. Especially hands. Damn you hands. Just keep forcing yourself to draw them over and over. Eventually you get less bad at them. 3 Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
RedPandaOne Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ugh, hands!! I hate hands! I always save them for last, lol. But glad to know that a lot of people have the same struggle. Makes me feel better! 2 Quote "You won't find your answers by looking to the stars. It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. You must write your destiny..." Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann Current challenge Old Challenges: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th FitbitForum Battle Log Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 We should have an art muscle thread! If there isn't one already? I need to go back to basics a bit with my illustration and keep practicing with life studies etc, it's just a fantastic way to learn. 3 Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
QwertyCookie Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 @Kaelvan: Thank you so much!! I think thats enough resources to last me years xD And I hate hands too, the bane of my existence @Ocelot I think that's a great idea It feels a little less intimidating than putting drawing on a fully fledged art or anime thread :/ 1 Quote Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I found this (Challenge specific) -> http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/56369-artistic-and-creative-accountability/ But I do think it would be good to have our own drawing practice thread - I just want to think of a good name... Flexing the Muscles of Art sounds a bit over the top. Plus where should we put it? We could try and find a well-lit table in The Pub (Off Topic) to sketch on, or maybe the Book Club would be better? Although it isn't really books. 2 Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Oh cool I would love art forum on here. Force me to be more accountable for my challenge with doing an art piece a day 1 Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
QwertyCookie Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I found this (Challenge specific) -> http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/56369-artistic-and-creative-accountability/ But I do think it would be good to have our own drawing practice thread - I just want to think of a good name... Flexing the Muscles of Art sounds a bit over the top. Plus where should we put it? We could try and find a well-lit table in The Pub (Off Topic) to sketch on, or maybe the Book Club would be better? Although it isn't really books. I'd say Off Topic is the way to go rather than Book Club Though on the other hand it'd be cool if we could get our own thread up, like a ''Creative Arts'' sub forum since lots of people have writing (like me!) or drawing as challenges Though maybe thats just me thinking too big xD 1 Quote Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Okay! I will start the thread soon. I'm just deciding what my daily aims are going to be. Pencil studies... life drawings... at least 1 hour on personal projects...? Read books? Hit my illustration commission deadlines? Haha yeah right. Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Okay! I will start the thread soon. I'm just deciding what my daily aims are going to be. Pencil studies... life drawings... at least 1 hour on personal projects...? Read books? Hit my illustration commission deadlines? Haha yeah right.How about an hour on personal projects Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
kaelvan Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 http://www.ctrlpaint.com/ I just found this today. Maybe you guys might enjoy it. Quote “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.†~Paulo Coelho I'm a level 3 moon elf, who's an druid assassin. My InspirationTumblr, which helps me stay the course for art challengeFB, which I guess we could be friend My challengeInstagram Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 I quite like that one. But I also feel the need to work on the basics more rather than jumping into full blown projects while simultaneously trying to finish comic book commissions. I think we'll all need to set our own goals, but there could be a suggested minimum time per day as art muscles are like real muscles and need work to improve. Maybe a weekly goal is more realistic. I could say 3 hours a week as a beginning target. I reckon we'll all need to pick our own goals, but make sure to keep track of each others as well as our own perhaps! http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/57398-doing-something-will-probably-make-you-better-at-doing-something-an-art-muscle-training-thread/ 2 Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Double fault! Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
Ocelot Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Third time lucky... Quote | STR 15 | DEX 14 | STA 14 | CON 10.5 | WIS 11 | CHA 7 | Level 5 Ocelot's Dossier - Battle Log | Springing into my Sixth Challenge! Link to comment
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