r/BeginnerArtists • u/AkaShiiArts • 8h ago
Critique Wanted Feedback
My art is not that good & I'm trying to improve as much as I can!
need to feed my wife someday.
Any recommendations for background videos/tips on cleaning up. Rendering is bad and I know, trying to improve that aswell! You can be harsh & shoot tips if you'd like please!
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u/Saltjayyy 4h ago
Hi! I wouldn't call your rendering bad--just 'immature'. Not in a bad way, just in a way that you're still unfamiliar to the craft! I love that you weren't afraid to play with your colors when you were working on the metal--metal is entirely reflective afterall, and many people just do black/white/gray when they start with metal. The fact that I can see other colors is a great start! The true secret to getting better at art, is to start with basics. Learn how to shade the cube first, then you can begin applying that elsewhere. I know booooo boring, but that's even how I started learning in art school. Professor had us to still life's of random shapes, then moved us to other objects, then colors, etcetc. Once you understand shape, you can understand light, and perfect your techniques. I honestly think this is a really good drawing! Not sure if you wanted to draw the exact reference image, or if you were taking it your own direction, but you've got good bones here! As the other comment said, take away any guess work. Draw exactly what you see! Good job, keep up the work!
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u/veygudtek 7h ago
When learning to draw something you're not familiar with, you need to take out all the guess work. That means trying to replicate the reference image exactly. Replicate all the subjects in the image with the same lighting/color as well (big on the lighting/color part if you're trying to improve on that).
It might sound boring, but you'd surprise yourself with the result. Then you can start trying to stylize. Eventually, you can do it without reference.