The year is coming to a close soon anons. How has this year gone for you and your fanart?
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At this time of day? At this time of year?Located entirely within the /v/ catalog?
>>729409696Nyoooooo
>>729409696I drew a festive Yoshi for my good friends on /v/ - The Vidya.
>>729409696I haven't drawn in a few days!
>>729409696Merry xmas~
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>>729409696The most recent thing I've drawn isn't vidya :I
>>729410436AWE, that's a cute starlow!
>>729409696bup
>>729407618>How has this year gone for you and your fanart?I've drawn more this year than I did last year, which in itself is a good improvement. It's much easier to see my own mistakes, and my process has seen a lot of refinement. I hope that I can say the same or better next year too.
>>729408115Here u gohttps://files.catbox.moe/ibpy63.jpg>inb4 she said mouseShe's not the smartest, okay
>>729411329Nice blog post. But I don't remember asking. It's going the opposite way for me by the way.
>>729411645OP literally asked.
>>729410105Nice fancy blob hair>>729410346Cute and nice BG. Neck seems a tad bit too long, but I could be wrong >>729410893Oof that girl is round. American sized toadette
>>729407618Drawing is hard. I have very terrible lines.
>>729409696Made this for an MS Paint thread the other day
>>729412896Pretty damn good for Ms paint
Man I need to draw more but I only manage to draw for like 3 hours
merry xmas
>>729409880WIDE Yoshi
I sorta want to learn to draw more but I don't know if I should invest in a drawing tablet or something.It just seems easier to fix mistakes that way over pencil/paper.
>>729414003It's not that much of an investment, you can get pretty cheap ones. You probably waste more money than the price of a beginner-friendly drawpad just on junk food every week. You should still practice drawing on paper regardless.
>>729414003>It just seems easier to fix mistakes that way over pencil/paper.Digital is the way to go. If you already have a tablet, just use that + a tablet pen
>>729414003It's better to start physical BECAUSE fixing mistakes is kind of a pain in the ass. You'll thank yourself for getting a feel for how to draw without having to rely on constant ctrl-Z, even if having ctrl-Z once you know what you're doing fucking owns.
>>729414003Draw enough on paper that you find it a significant timesink as a hobby to justify. I've spent about $700 on my tablet and never made money off of drawings, but I put so many hours into drawing for myself that the purchase was worth it.
>>729414281>>729414667I mean, I can draw physically, its just I tend to have 10 pages of scribbles and then 1 page of anything worth a damn.Plus its a pain in the ass getting decent pictures for critique and there hits a point where if I'm buying a scanner feels like I may as well just by a drawing tablet.
>>729414915>its just I tend to have 10 pages of scribbles and then 1 page of anything worth a damn That's normal
>>729409696I made this for a thread on /vp/
>>729414915Getting a tablet really isn't about if you're good or not. It's about how much you draw, if it's something you can spend several hours a day doing and having fun with it then it's absolutely worth it. But, if you don't draw very much, you're going to feel pressured making your expensive new toy worth it, only to burn out and possibly quit completely.
>>729411329Can we see some work? This year has been incredibly hard for me, but people still say they like what I'm doing, so even though I'm failing in my eyes, I guess I'm still doing some good.Just remember that as long as one person enjoys your art it's worth it. Hopefully that person is you, but if it's not, there'll be someone else.>>729411645>It's going the opposite way for me by the way.We can tell. Take some antacid for that sour attitude you've got and you'll probably find it's at least a little easier to be productive.
>>729415492Drawing tablets are NOT expensive. You don't have to buy a cintiq just to doodle. There's no way you can't afford to impulse buy a cheap beginner pad with basically no commitment unless you're living in Uganda.
>>729414915every kino artist you see sits upon a mountain of schizo scribbles. yes, even the badass japanese animators. it's normal. you get better the more you do it and if you've shown any improvement at any point then you have the chromosomes required for artand drawing pads aren't terribly expensive, i've used a $20 one for years and it's served me well. it's an investment that's worth it.
>>729415337Based. Really like your work. I too draw Pokemon doing questionable things.https://files.catbox.moe/dike2d.jpeg>>729415978>every kino artist you see sits upon a mountain of schizo scribbles.Isn't that the truth. I have so much shit by now. I should really try and use some of it.
>>729415725>Drawing tablets are NOT expensiveYeah, it's like $20 to $60 for a screenless tablet. I paid way more for one with a screen from xppen though >>729415517>Can we see some work?Sure >>729415036>This year has been incredibly hard for me, but people still say they like what I'm doing, so even though I'm failing in my eyes, I guess I'm still doing some good. It's great that you're able to get some feedback (essentially a reality check). Hopefully next year will be better for you>Just remember that as long as one person enjoys your art it's worth it.Definitely right about that. You at least brought something worthwhile in the world with that. And if it's yourself, then that's good too. Personally, I go through phases. I like it a little before I post it, dislike it after it's been up for a few hours and I start to notice issues, and eventually I come to accept the art for what it is: a piece of myself and my sentiments at the time
>>729409696I'll draw something else tomorrow
>>729416349Oh! Good shit, dude. Definitely keep going. If you have no fans then I am dead. Post your gallery if you have one.I gotta say, I really admire the more simple, but effective, rendering styles. You can see that I tend to over-render shit. I don't know how not to. I get carried away. This helps remind me not to go so nuts.I hope you keep it up, I think you're solid.>>729416487This is really cool too. I also admire people who create forms through broken lines or "implied" forms. It's always a cool effect.
>>729407618>just start with a circle bro!this is the fakest shit imaginable
>>729416645It's really not. All my drawings start with some kind of circle or ellipse. You just have to learn how to use them.
>>729414003never put money into a hobby before you have several hundred hours in it and know what you want. buying shit first is goyim nigger cattle behavior befitting the capitalist hell hole we live in
>>729409696https://files.catbox.moe/ywrha4.pngJust finished the lineart for a sexy christmas Isabelle drawing. I'd greatly appreciate feedback!
>>729416645That's literally the only good advice in the whole image. All the other steps are shit that no single artist do when they draw
>>729414667>draw on paper>make mistake>"oh no, better put down the pen or flip the pencil around to the eraser, and then erase the mistake" which takes a matter of seconds and effort>subtle permanent graphite residue now on erased part of drawing>and this all takes way longer than simply pressing ctrl+z in a flashcmon now, drawing digitally is easier than physical
>>729409696I am animating Snivy
>>729416768you really don't need to be so anxious and neurotic, that's raped too.
Behold! Hornesto, Mexican Weaver
>>729416204You should be proud of this drawing, that's a nice Glaceon.
>>729416580Thanks, bud. moemoe-kun on pixiv should show some progress from this year.>I really admire the more simple, but effective, rendering stylesYeah, same. The pro level guys can communicate so much with their art with just a few expertly placed lines/shades/tints. Anime shows and manga are usually a good example of that. Being able to render complex pieces is also something to strive for. Plenty of highly skilled illustrators go that route. >You can see that I tend to over-render shit. I don't know how not to. I get carried away. This helps remind me not to go so nuts. Yeah, I totally get that. It can be a trap sometimes. I don't know which art you've posted though, but I can take a guess based on previous threads
>>729409696Current WIP that I added some festivity to. I need to finish up my stuff at some point.>>729409880A bottom thicker than eggnog. Your yoshis continue to make me happy and this festive lad is no exception. I'm looking forward seeing how they progress into next year.>>729411365>She's not the smartest, okayRat brains typically consist of applesauce so that checks out. She's a real cutie. Also fucking love the glaceon gal and your use of rougher lines this time. I remember you mentioning how textured lines don't look enjoyable to use (forever ago I think) so its cool to see you trying them out! It works very well for you and I'm glad to see you color something again. Lovely focal point too but that's a given with me. Hoping for this new year to be kinder to you on the art front as you deserve to bounce back.>>729415337Your audinos are never not exquisite. I really adore the bottom right one a lot.>>729411329Finally being able to acknowledge your strengths and little victories the way you are is such a great feeling. I've gone through a similar process this year in terms of sheer volume of things I've drawn and accepting what I can create at that moment and its done wonders for me. It really helps to stop that cycle of putting yourself down for the slightest of perceived flaws in your own work. I hope you can continue going strong, anon.
>>729409696Could spend more time on it, but im okay with this result
>>729417678>I don't know which art you've posted thoughJust the glaceon and the rat in this thread. I guess some people know me for Ivy though.>>729417751Thanks, Yoshibro. You always make me feel better about myself. ; ; I will endeavor to be as good at expressions as you one day.
>>729407618>>729409696Drew a Christmas thing for the Rat baby from Look Outside. This was the first year I started actually drawing and I'm happy. I got to see something I drew get reposted on 4chan for the first time which was nice. It's a struggle, still don't fully know what I'm doing, but I'm starting to enjoy the process. Merry belated xmas anons
>>729418254>Just the glaceon and the rat in this thread. I guess some people know me for Ivy though. The rendering for the glaceon art ITT is really good. Great choice for the pencil-like brush for the lineart. The hair (fur?) also looks translucent which is cool>>729417751>Finally being able to acknowledge your strengths and little victories the way you are is such a great feelingAgreed. It's good to keep a positive attitude and look at things objectively.>I hope you can continue going strong, anonThanks. Same to you. Look forward to seeing the completion of your WIP. You seem to have a knack for storytelling
Quiet weekend, huh? Man does chirstmas suck when you're alone.
>>729409696I doodled for Claude Plays Pokemon threads
>>729417751Holy moly, do you have any other places you post art to? That artstyle is really fucking neat.
>>729411365Mina?
>>729416349>>729415036>mirrored drawingsngmi
Drawpile?
>>729417138Your shit has steady improved for the last year plus I have seen it.She is pleasantly plump. Does she have girly eyelashes? I don't remember.I like the way the pubes are drawn, spiky 3 prong style, nice detail.Hanging the mistletoe over her cooch might have been a good idea.
>>729417138If that is intended to be a mistletoe, then that is a mistake.
>>729419239You're never alone when you have voices in your head, anon.
>>729420192What's wrong with the mistletoe? I looked it up online, and that's what mistletoe generally looks like.>>729420105You're right, but I didn't want her belly to be obstructed in any way
>>729419217>The rendering for the glaceon art ITT is really good.Thank you. :>>>729419886Not in that pic. Just a random rat. But I have drawn Mina. Looking forward to her game.>>729417138I very much like this Isabelle too.
>>729409696are shitty wips allowed
>>729420724I don't see any cops around so go ahead
>>729420724I'd say they should be posted more often. Feedback is more useful for a work in progress, how much good can "Sorry your finished drawing sucks, lmao"
>>729420724I only post those
>>729420724Post them, these threads tend to be a lot more forgiving with feedback compared to the actual art board, where everyone is a failed art major reddit mod who release their 40 year old angst out on everyone else
>>729421929/ic/ is beyond sad as an art board. /v/, /co/, and /trash/ are all infinitely more helpful and positive.
>>729421987/ic/ would be perfectly fine if it had poster ids like /sp/, /biz/ and /pol/. for the same reason those boards have them (anonymous chicanery and ratfucking when discussing highly contentious topics involving personal merit) But the mods clearly don't give a fuck. And I suspect they are afraid of messing with the code of the site after what happened in april.
>>729420274>spoilerThis man likes bellies!Point at him and give him raspberries.
>>729421929There are a couple of good threads there for dedicated topics, like the animation or manga making threads.
>>729422376I never visit the manga threads, but the OP who makes the animation threads is an actual artist and knows what they are talking about/doing. They give great feedback when you ask. Maybe that’s the difference?
>>729422376>>729422604If I come by post someone asking for feedback for specific thing, I'm more likely to give my 2 cents. Same goes for someone sending PM if they want me to tell my thoughts on something particular, it's easier to focus on that.
Don't go...
>>729424371i quit drawing.AI is better
>>729417138>>729409696Still have a lot of work to so, but I think this is a good place to stop for the night. https://files.catbox.moe/h7qyyn.png
>>729424462Drawing is like making love to a beautiful woman, it brings enjoyment and dopamine. You going to let AI fuck your wife too?
Whose bright idea was to make the thread at night in the west when all the bots are waking up for their "spam the /v/ catalog" shifts. Now if it dies you better make another one tomorrow at noon
>>729424850Yeah! What this guy says!
>>729417138From the Isabelles I've seen from you this is the best one so far. You've gotten very good at drawing stockier figures and I respect your commitment to keeping her tummy in view no matter what.>>729418254You're too kind but personally I don't think that day would be too far off if you set some time aside for it, though it was admittedly very hard to "stop caring" when I began exaggerating things so much. The way I started was drawing googly eyes and big mouths over my stuff to try and make myself laugh. The more absurd the better. I think Photonoko was a good inspiration for that with their silly alts so definitely check those out. I swear some expressions give me imposter-syndrome kind of vibes like the bottom right one. I referenced nothing but it feels heavily lifted from something and I can't place it. Anyways I'm always happy to provide encouragement when I can even if the joy is often fleeting as those little bits of positivity can be all the difference sometimes, I feel.>>729418836Interesting looking game and cool fucked up alien rat. Its a fucking struggle for sure at times but if this is your progress just from a year I'd say you're going to make it far, anon. Very awesome arts and the warm fuzzies from seeing your art reposted is a great feeling.>>729419217I guess I never thought about it as storytelling but I do love some sitcom. Character interactions and the hijinx (usually nsfw) that ensue make for excellent art fuel.>>729419872I'm sincerely happy to see that, anon. Its still in very rough shape so I'm curious to know how it caught your eye if I may ask? Also I have two galleries that you can help yourself to if you'd like. Hopefully you can enjoy what you find.https://imgbox.com/g/jCM23ZXZzd - Deliveries, 95% pokemon, all NSFWhttps://imgbox.com/g/CMwRdox7xU - My yoshi hoard from the start of the year, all NSFW...help me
>>729425051Thanks! I haven't seriously drawn an Isabelle since March, so I wanted to make up for it. There's something about her as a chubby girl that gets me going.
>>729425051>photonoko googly eyesOh my god, I haven't seen those in ages. Those were amazing.>look at this finely-sculpted ass, tits and sex, look how hot it is, look at this rendering worthy of a fine museum>watch me put googly eyes on it
>>729424824yeah.i cant draw from imagination, no one likes my shit, I DON'T LIKE MY SHITai me brotha
>>729425051Cute Lus
Bros please help meHow the hell are you actually supposed to use Loomis?It says multiple times to do your own practices and not just draw balding old men from the book, but how much are you supposed to draw your own stuff? How did YOU use it to get better?I just want to get out the /beg/ hell
>>729426290Loomis is a bit of a scam to be honest. It's never fucking helped me, ever. I think you should learn your own way of deconstructing heads into shapes YOU can easily understand, so that you can make a guide system that works for you.Try tracing some drawings, and then drawing them again without reference. Make note of your shortcomings, and try and fix them. Eventually you'll have your own way of doing things.If you do need a guide, a simple sphere divided into four equal pieces works just as well to keep things aligned. Don't feel compelled to use Loomis.
>>729426290i'm sure it's helped some people but i never needed itliterally just draw and keep doing it consistently it's basically what the book tells you to do anyway
>>729425051Finally an artist that can draw fat women and keep their vaginas visible
>>729426463Loomis is my final resort, since I don't know what the fuck to do anymore to actually get good >Try tracing some drawings, and then drawing them again without reference. Make note of your shortcomings, and try and fix them. Eventually you'll have your own way of doing things.Gonna keep in that mind. I already have a drawing tablet but I feel like maybe i should get better at drawing on paperI still don't know how to draw bodies>>729426558>literally just draw and keep doing it consistently it's basically what the book tells you to do anywayI feel like there's more to getting good at drawing then "just draw"
>>729426929>I feel like there's more to getting good at drawing then "just draw"definitely not the only thing but definitely one of the most important things, the more you draw the more you're learning, even if it's doodling an hour a dayjust practice and try to draw with intent
>>729420274>Jewish mistletoenever mind if it's your intention
>>729427139Yeah, I'm gonna try to draw consistently next yearI'm just tired seeing quite literally everyone and everywhere is lightyears better than me at art
>>729409696Recent drawings
>>729426929I think the two most important things you can learn for drawing are learning forms (for example, take any image, and try drawing contour lines around the forms; the lines that define the form, as if it were a wireframe render); and when you're drawing, pay attention to symmetry. Measure your arms and legs and make sure they're the same size when they should be (proportions don't matter as much; weird proportions can be more easily spotted and fixed during the sketch phase). Make sure your eyes are at the same position and the same size. Stuff like that.If you practice and follow those two things, you'll be able to do tons of shit. Anything you want. Best of all, because those two things are SO fundamental, even if your pic isn't great, it won't look uncanny or disgusting, just in need of refinement. That's relatively easy to do.And also, seek critique early. It's much easier to fix a sketch than something already rendered.
>>729424818Nice crotch tuft!
>>729427639>(for example, take any image, and try drawing contour lines around the forms; the lines that define the form, as if it were a wireframe render);I'm currently learning that stage but I've doing just heads so far>And also, seek critique early. It's much easier to fix a sketch than something already renderedAlso gonna keep that in mindAlso thanks for the post, pretty helpful stuff
>>729428018Every tip I give is a lesson I learned by being a bit of a retard.I only hope my retardation helps others avoid the same fate.
>>729427567>that Flandre, Noelle and Battler artGood shitThat's some good shitYou did great job at those, anon
>>729428086Thanks, really appreciate it frenI do hope I can learn new stuff on my own too
>>729427513comparing yourself to other artists is always gonna hurt, just do your best and try to have fun. and i really mean that, grinding fundies and leaving no time for doodles can be soul crushing. try to use your waifu or husbando or autistic thing you personally love as a muse, keep doing it, and you'll pick up more things along the way - i believe in you anon!
>>729428329i want to hurt myself when i draw my waifu badlyi tear thr paper and cry
>>729427327What's jewish mistletoe? I thought jewish people used dreidels and menorahs for hannukah, and mistletoe was a christmas thing.
>>729428329>grinding fundies and leaving no time for doodles can be soul crushing. try to use your waifu or husbando or autistic thing you personally love as a muse, keep doing it, and you'll pick up more things along the waySo I should prioritize what i like than grinding to get good, got it. I should really spend more time sketching and doodling >i believe in you anon!Thank you so muchI do hope i do make some progress next year >>729428439Same, but i do value my paper
>>729428439Your waifu would be so happy to see you learning to draw for her.There's no shame in the learning process.
>>729409696https://files.catbox.moe/i79a6o.pnghttps://files.catbox.moe/wji63h.pnghttps://files.catbox.moe/7ksp0h.png
>>729409696A lot of it is lewd, but this is the most current thing I'm playing with.Fingers crossed the final isn't ass.
>>729429060Wii Fit Trainer (female), my beloved... Nice work!
>>729429060this is awesome, i really like the angles and how puffy she is down therethe third catbox is my favorite alt, shows juuuuuust enough for my taste
>>729428613Why would she do this to Anon when he loves her
>>729426290Art is like learning a language, anon. Art books are all just people talking about their mental though process while they speak through a pencil. When you read Loomis, pay less attention to copying exactly what Loomis does and instead ask yourself what the reasoning is behind what he's doing, and ask yourself stuff like "Would it help me to think about it like this? If so, why aren't I doing it?"
>>729409696i'll draw the unboxing later>>729424818it's nice but maybe would look better with a smaller mouth. that kinda smile is rather masculine
>>729426290>how much are you supposed to drawyou stopped drawing to ask this. grind 100 boxes. waagmi
>>729426929Loomis is for the right brain gigachads only.
>>729426290I'm not sure if it's in fwap or drawing the head and hands but he instructs you to take his construction method and use it on a reference/photo/what you want to draw. It'll help you with placements, proportions and the shapes. Draw enough until you internalize the concepts a little bit then refine/twist accordingly to your wants. If you have a lightbox, use that to draw over your reference and take note of how things are placed and where the guidelines are. If you're doing it digitally, just use layers and opacity.
>>729407618i tend to step away from drawing for long periods and don't have much innate desire to improve really.many of the improvements i do make are unconscious and accidental, which leads me to suspect that i could become quite talented at drawing if i trained intuition and applied more methodical effort towards study, but to be honest i sort of just don't really care about any of that?i'm fine with my messy incomplete stuff as-is. for me there's a thin line that divides refining a activity and ruining it. trying to look at a dream too hard oftentimes just wakes you up.and i don't believe in the "use it or lose it" thing very much, oftentimes it feels more like pressure tactic than holistic truth, the reality of the mind is far more nuanced in ways that these idioms regularly fail to encapsulate.if anything you approach things differently once you return to a certain activity after a while, and that different approach could make all the difference in the world.though i will say that the idea of becoming an expert in this feels burdensome.i don't want to turn what i am doing into a performance and over-colonize it with my own self-surveillance and scrutiny which already runs rampant through far too many other things.my relationship with drawing is mainly one of utility, as a way of designing and visually thinking through concepts.i don't really give a fuck about drawing for the sake of it a lot of the time so regular practice never really feels worth it tbqh.honestly it just takes too long, though it's better than nothing and it's nice to accumulate a record that i can look back at every so often.i'm too busy with gamedev programming rn which progresses glacially in its own way but is still engaging enough.
>>729431883That's pretty sickAre these all ice?One of the drawings looks like Cirno
>>729409696Drew my oc donut steel catgirl character for my worldbuilding project again.
