advice please: Hey people im new
Hughesart | 08/27/2006 @663 | edit post

Hey im 15 and massively interested in art I just done this picture and i would like some info on how to improve it, along with some information on how to improve further in art (books, dvds, courses ect) Thanks in advanced P.S Excellent website its great

Re: Hey people im new
Hughesart | 08/27/2006 @667 | edit post

sorry images arnt working http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image00006xk9.jpg http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image00001bl5.jpg

Re: Hey people im new
Slither-Astray | 08/27/2006 @790 | edit post

draw as much as you can, practice from books, magazines, faces, hands, bodies, people in the train everything, comicbooks anyhting! ehh.. what I try to say is you are very young, don't be ashamed to copy from others, you can learn a lot from it and prectice makes.. p.. pe.. ppp ehh.. practice made me improve Sorry I'm not giving you any anatomical advice.. I'm not good at formulating it.. I'd only confuse you anyhows, you're stuff looks good to me... I made shit when I was 15 (still kinda do ) you're much better then I was at your age for sure (thumbsup)

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Hughesart | 08/28/2006 @533 | edit post

yea thanks m8 i will do that, I was just looking at some of your work its all looks amazing good work

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LobsterHead | 09/15/2006 @996 | edit post

It' a good start, as Slither-Astray said just keep practicing, look at the work of an artist you like and see how they put their pictures together, even copy them. You'll soon develope your own style. Keep it up

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LobsterHead | 09/15/2006 @017 | edit post

double post [Message edited on 09/15 @835]

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LobsterHead | 09/15/2006 @021 | edit post

triple post !! [Message edited on 09/15 @836]

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Wysiwyg | 09/15/2006 @021 | edit post

These forums and forums of other websites have an abundance of information...take an hour or 2 a day to surf around to see what advice was given over the years to others in a similar situation.

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theClairvoyant | 09/15/2006 @025 | edit post

quote:  Wysiwyg wrote on 09/15 @021 These forums and forums of other websites have an abundance of information...take an hour or 2 a day to surf around to see what advice was given over the years to others in a similar situation. very good point. Most topics regarding "where to start" have been covered numerous times. Spending a few hrs on and off in the archives is always a good idea. Additionally : Lobster is only served in 3s.

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theClairvoyant | 09/15/2006 @040 | edit post

edited: double post [Message edited on 09/15 @065]

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LobsterHead | 09/15/2006 @383 | edit post

Of course lobster is served in 3s as is cake, icecream and chocolate. Anyway must go, the nurse has arrived to lever me out of my chair.

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Phaner | 10/09/2006 @226 | edit post

hey , I'm 15 too , well , not exactly , I'm turning 16 this Oct *-* , nice to meet ya anyway , your work is nice , keep on practicing

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Kaduflyer | 10/09/2006 @678 | edit post

Can't argue with any of the advice already given really. At 15 you are already showing some nice observational skills...you're drawing what you SEE not what you THINK you see, which is a very important fundamental skill. I know you'll hear this a zillion times and it often sounds like a fob off in lieu of real advice...but it's none the less true...it all comes together with practise, that's all you need to know. The only difference between people who can't draw and people who can is that the people who can..do!!....sounds a bit Zen like I know but it really is all that seperates the good from the indifferent. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing your ever improving work...have fun!!!

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Illumirage | 10/10/2006 @304 | edit post

Agreed with everyone so far. I think another tip would be to start amassing a collection of art you like, or inspiration. I have a list of links to over 100 GFX'ers, Deviants, and General Artists whose art I like, and I have a pretty large bank of individual pictures I think are working. To be able to create are that's pleasing to the eye I think you have to be able to recognize it in others' work. A lot of times if I can't get my creative juices flowin I just go through all the pics I've saved and by the end of it I'm in the zone. Not that I copy waht I saw I just have been inspired. Oh and this website has also helped me develop too ---> http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/ watch some sample clips and you'll be hooked.

Re: advice please: Hey people im new
TheWallflower | 08/19/2007 @918 | edit post

Hey, I'm fifteen now. And like Phaner, turning 16 in October as well. If you need a friend or anything I'm here for you. God that sounded corny. Anyways, just keep practicing over and over. I know that sometimes when looking at other people's artwork might get you down, but don't give up.

Re: advice please: Hey people im new
TheWallflower | 08/19/2007 @918 | edit post

Oh and post stuff in your gallery and look at the WIP forum. It helps to watch people develop their own artwork. [Message edited on 08/19 @919]