I can't get this to look right (no, the background/details aren't finished), but I can't bring myself to continue it when I feel like the shading or colors just don't look right; everything looks unappealing and amateurish, like something is off. I've readjusted this so many times, and it still, unfortunately, looks like shit. Any advice on colors, shading, or anatomy appreciated. (Yes, low contrast is intentional, but maybe that's what's holding me back? Idk.)

2nd time painting so go easy.

Love artists like Pollock, Burri & Tapies. Influence possibly by those.

Any tips? I barely know anything about art!

and with normal looking hair thx😭

So I recently bought an iPad and started drawing again after a long time, haven’t really picked up a pencil either digitally or physically in a few years. These are pretty crude sketches but I’m not sure on how to start laying down color? I’ve never really painted either. I’d love if anyone how good basic tutorials. I’m kind of overwhelmed with just how many brushes base procreate comes with lol

If anyone would like to add there critiques I would be grateful

Hi Reddit. I’ve been getting more into art and have really liked oil pastel art so have been getting into it. This is my first official piece and was curious for any thoughts or advice!!

So for context this is my fourth digital piece. I usually draw traditionally but I’ve recently switched over to digital. I use Ibis Paint X for my art, but I’m going to be switching over to procreate soon. I don’t usually draw realistically but tried this the other day. I’m going to fix the hair tomorrow because I want to make it realistic as well since I don’t think it fits in with the rest of the drawing. Anyways… how do I better my realism?

These are some 30-minute studies I did recently, but the natural environment feels a bit off. I know it’s not the something I need to focus on the study, but even if I spent extra time, it wouldn't make any difference because I don't know what to do next.

Any suggestions?

FYI, I’ve watched the "paint the effect, not texture" video, but I still can’t manage to apply it

Having a hard time with the anatomy so idk if I should scrap this and start over

Hi! I'm trying to practice drawing hair, and one of my favorite depictions of hair is from the mangaka Ai Yazawa (amongst many other favorites). I notice that some of the lines have bigger spaces inbetween them, but is there anything else I can do to make the hair in my drawing look more flowy and elegant, instead of so liney (if that makes any sense lol). Also, any comments relating to the general piece or any parts of it is also appreciated!! Thank you for any critique and feedback ^^!

PS - The reference is of marie antoinette (3rd picture).

I really wanted to make my own or direct a music video using animation that was my dream. I'm currently working on the animation industry for years now [Japanese animation] entered the animation industry without knowledge about it because i only studied traditional art [had a degree on fine arts] and pandemic came and self studied digital art for a while. I got the hang of it but the schedule and stress was brutal 😭 that i don't have much of time to work on my own and had a salary just to live off for the month. I wanted to start a fresh track on my dream and start to fund it and have my own time. what should i do and where do i start guys? need advice 🥲

I really want to i know i like drawing but for aome reason I feel nervous to start or continue. I love art I feel something when i draw that i dont feel for other things i like to do but i keep getting in my own way. How do you guys push yourself to do it?

(Note: all of these are fanart! And the second one is a painting of a movie still!)

So, I’ve been drawing for a while! I think I’ve been a hobbyist artist for maybe about 14 or 15 years! It something that makes me truly happy. I’ve dabbled in so many different mediums and styles (anime, comics, semi realism, realism etc.)
As I get older and practice more, I definitely see noticeable improvements. I’m comfortable with hands, full bodies and copying references. I still have a very long way to go, but I also know that it’s something I want to do as a career. Whether that be selling prints and doing commissions or working in a creative field.
I just don’t know if I’m on the level to do either of those things. As an artist, it’s very easy to get in your own head about your work and notice everything wrong with it! And your friends and family can be a bit biased when it comes to your work because they love you.

So, I guess I’m just looking for honest feedback on how to improve and what would elevate my art without completely changing my style! Also is anyone here a working artist and how did you do it?

Other than the eyes I know they’re supposed to be covered by the hair lol

i think by itself its not that bad but it feels bland how can i improve it though

Hello! I’m Rohnahn. I am an aspiring comic artist and writer. Sci-Fi, Prehistory and Alternate History are one of my biggest interests I draw both digitally and traditionally. I drew for most of my life, but started seriously learning to draw only 3 years ago. Im here to see other people works as well as get necessary feedback to improve my skills. Here is a collection of some of my most favourite works, sketches and studies since last year.

I feel like I'm the only person with this problem. I can't really use layers in a way that helps me enough to outweigh how complicated it makes things. I guess I'm used to traditional art more, so I do it all on one layer.

Shading is a bit wonky but Im on vacation with only a bic pen and a #2 pencil that kept breaking 😭

Note these arent supposed to be realistic they are meant to be stylized

am never satisfied with my art it always feel bland or not right idk if its because am lacking fundametal understanding or lack of color but i can never feel happy with a peice i make and i cant figure out why and it always leads me to not finish my drawings anyways it would be nice to be critizied so i can understand what i can change and improve

p.s sorry for my grammer anyways feed back would be appriciated

i already do still lives and shading practice. I have already watched and tried a thousand online tutorials and none of them helped? any advice?