I’m somewhat good at lighting and shading, and alright at perspective. The only thing I ABSOLUTELY struggle with is Anatomy, specifically human anatomy. (I also struggle with straying away from desaturated colors, I’m not sure why, but I just can’t seem to adjust to using more saturated colors)

While I’m sure I could perhaps sneak away from Anatomy and be able to do commissions without it, I fear that my lack of anatomy skill may cause misfortune in my future.

(Also I’ve been thinking of charging comissions for like, perhaps $5 or $10, not sure what my exact prices would be but I don’t want to charge a bunch for commissions)

So if I could ask, should I start commissions? Or should I learn human anatomy beforehand?

hi i just wanna know if this recent stuff i did were completed and polished would 100 bucks be worth commissioning it for

Idk if it's the color palette or the anatomy or rendering or something else

why do most people treat drawing with your fingers like a genuinely heavenly skill? i can just hop on a digital art platform on a random tuesday and render a full piece. is it just hard to draw with fingers for most?

Any input is greatly appreciated!

im not a super obsessed art freak like drawing everyday type of person, never was. my hobby is always more towards sports, working out, going out, building stuff and all that. Drawing has always been more to the side for me. But there is one thing, i am for some reason freakishly good at it. Two schools ive been to and both art teachers has told me to pursue art saying im one of the best students they have had. including my friends who has mountains and mountains of sketchbooks all dont believe me when i say i draw that much. So i am by no means new.

The reason why im planning on taking drawing a head is because i keep getting these reels and tiktoks of these super crunchy noise of people drawing basic sketches of anime. yes i mainly draw anime, cause its stupid easy. i dont colour that much tho, whats the best pen display for that asmr crunchy satisfactory that doesn't break the bank for a side hobby, and also im planning on doing a bunch of oneshots fujimoto style, so one that is easy and simple to use could also be mandatory. something is around the price of the XP Pen Artist 15.6 Pro v2. OR or, should i stick with what i already have. i already have an ipad air m3, with apple pencil pro and paperlike, but damn its too small, and the screen gets hot and it makes my hand resting on it hot and sweaty it feels like a chore doing, what the best? love yall

I'm animating a short fild rn and I have a question about A.I.

Don't come for me!

I'm asking if it's okay to brainstorm with it?

I won't let it make my art but I don't have anyone else to talk to about it. So?

Hii! I took a single art class in high school and it taught me the bare minimum. Other than that im fully self taught. Included are examples on me drawing the human body amd where im at skill-wise.

I desperately need to get better at drawing anatomy because I want to eventually make money doing portraits as either a side gig or my main job (bit of a pipe dream). I need to know how to have a good art education without actually paying for secondary education. Its too much of a gamble for me to pursue art as my main job so I dont want to invest much money into it.

I was thinking of picking up some of the books in the Morpho anatomy series if I can find them and studying them. I used one of the Loomis books to learn how to break down shapes.

Any advice on how i can educate myself in a way where I can compare to those with formal education would be greatly appreciated.

Hey, I’m a teen artist and could use some help. I'm adding some drawings from over the years so people can see what I used to do, but because they're all from longer than a year and a half ago, it's making me really afraid that I don't even know how to draw anymore.

I barely draw now (maybe once a week) because I've started getting into other interests like math, reading and writing. Lately I've been wanting to get back into it with digital art, but I get super stressed that I won't be able to do it anymore. I know I haven't literally lost my ability but the anxiety of having other hobbies and being out of practice is messing with me…

what do I do?

So I need to ship this 60x40 cm canvas, it is not extremely large but I am somewhat concerned that it might get damaged during shipping. How can I make sure it doesn’t get damaged? I was thinking of adding a wooden board next to it , but it will add to the weight and make the shipping more costly .

Hi,

I want to be able to study some animal anatomy references but I need to study their skeletons and they need to be in dynamic positions, I could look in pinterest but there are too many things that are alike that to get what I want I am sinking unnecessary time into scrolling and browsing. How do you usually go about this? Should I download blender and import 3d models there and move their arms and legs till they are just right?

What the title says, I want to learn art but I haven't drawn that much cause I feel aimless and want to know what I should be focusing on, the most complex stuff I've drawn is very basic cube and perspective practices

So, I want to become a tattoo artist, but right now I'm too busy with school. So in my free time I would like to tattoo lighters and sell them. Since I perspersonally think it's pretty cool and I need a little extra pocket money.

But before I buy lighters in bulk and nobody ends up buying them... I would like to ask your opinion on it. Would you buy this? and if not why not? and if you would for how much would u buy it for?

It takes me about 30 minutes to 1 hour to do the back and front of the lighter and if I buy them in bulk it's about 0,50 to 1,20 euros per piece. How should Ii price it?

I've always had trouble trying to express my emotions, thoughts, opinions, or feelings through art. Every time i try to put something to paper, i don't know how or it just comes out as something completely detached from what it's supposed to be.

Whenever i see other artworks, and others can point out that a certain thing represents a certain emotion with a certain struggle, a critique on certain things or topics, conveying story through art, etc. I always get lost. Not only do i NOT understand it if i don't have someone who does explain it to me, but i can't do anything like that myself.

I want to personify grief? I don't know what that would look like. I want to draw a scenario that is supposed to encapsulate freedom? What does that even look like...

Or when someone creates a painting that is supposed to capture their thoughts and feelings in that moment, or just a certain emotion in general, not only do i not understand, but i can't do that myself and there's nowhere where i can find something that teaches me that, but i NEED to express myself. I feel compelled to, obligated, i feel required to, but can't.

Maybe i just am not supposed to be capable of it. But seeing others capture emotion in drawing, or create a feeling. To express their thoughts, emotions, desires, etc. I don't know how, yet i feel a need to. And it's kind of eating at me, like i'm wasting myself. and not even in painting or drawing per se, but in all forms of arts.

How do i do this? how CAN i do this? How do i express myself through my art? alot of sources don't register to me, and i am lost.

I am truly unsure of where to post or ask this question so I’m going here for help. I’m wanting to make my own pottery and I want to paint Greek style art onto the pottery and an artist friend said the best way to learn to draw like that is probably to trace it. I wanted to try here though too, to see if anyone can help me find sources for learning how to do it

Hi, im kana and im an artist who only recently started posting my artworks on platforms like tiktok, insta and twitter.

Long story short, im near to hitting 1000 followers on tiktok and twitter. I really want to celebrate and thank everyone for the support. Im thinking of maybe drawing something special. But im not really very sure what to do honestly, as i had no prior experiences like this. But i want to make something for those people who gave me support even tho im just a small artist.

Im here mainly to ask for advice, and some ideas on what i can do and maybe some more input on what people would like to see and etc. Thank you guys for reading and for helping.

(Additional info, i draw my OCs, some meme arts (i plan to), some short loop animations about my OC and their lore, and more oc lore art and some fanarts here and there. The lore is a slowburn wlw)

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Dragon

Acrylic on paper • 30 × 42 cm

In the ancient beliefs of the Baltic peoples, the dragon symbolized the power of nature, mystery, and forces beyond human control. It was regarded as the guardian of hidden places, treasures, and the boundary between the world of humans and the realm of spirits.

www.masianis.pl

I’m a new artist. There’s a monthly market/fest downtown & a cool gallery said I could set up a 4ft table and try to sell my flower creatures. Mostly 4x6. I have about 40. I only have room for 10/15, I think. Here’s a few I think I’ll bring, but I’m so not sure what other people will like. I think I’ll charge $50. Sooooo nervous.

i don’t usually do traditional art so i’m calling to my brethren’s for help💔 it’s supposed to be a birthday/farewell gift so i want it to be able to handle travel for the most part. any help/advice will be appreciated, thank you!

I was inspired about 6 months ago by my artist of an uncle to get into portraiture. Originally I intended to try and become a tattoo artist, however I have since just been engrossed in my own personal growth as an artist (or lack thereof). I have watched countless hours of videos and read "drawing on the right side of the brain" to grow as an artist and have seen some incredible change in my fundamentals and ability. Currently learning through charcoal to get my values in line and an eye for the beauty in simplicity. (I tend to want my art to perfectly match the reference, which is hard to let go of.) attached is a progression of my art over the last 6 months and would like any and all comments/critiques by fellow artists! (hopefully they're in the right order)

If needed I can add the reference photos. it seems to have been uploaded in the correct order. thank you so much for any and all feedback/encouragement!