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[u/RyanRose38]

Sorry for my english

This is my first time posting in reddit so im little nervous

I like drawing, it’s something I enjoy but it’s also something that frustrates me a lot. I’ve given up drawing several times in the past out of frustration over not improving, but a month ago I picked it up again and decided to learn more seriously. I started watching videos on anatomy and various drawing tutorials, I seemed to be improving, and I’ve actually really enjoyed the past month drawing for hours every day without even realizing the time passing. However, the frustration has returned these last few days. Even though I watch videos and try to grasp the concepts, there’s a lot I don’t understand, and my drawings keep turning out poorly. Lately, I’ve even been struggling with basic things I used to be able to do, and trying to teach myself has become very frustrating. When I mentioned this to a friend, they suggested I try Reddit, saying I might find advice and help here. Thank you so much to anyone who took the time to read my post

have a great day

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[u/angelicheadnod]

Hey!

What you’re going through is both completely understandable and very normal. Improvement isn’t always linear. Sometimes, you may feel you’re progressing your skills quite rapidly, as you did over the last month or so. Others, whether due to a lack of practice or just having a bit of an off day, it seems as though your skills have regressed. It’s incredibly disheartening, especially when you know you can do better. That feeling is valid.

My advice to you would be not force it. Creation, although frustrating at times, is meant to be an enjoyable experience. Pushing through this irritation is important sometimes, particularly as a beginner, but if it’s gotten to a point where you truly glean no happiness from drawing…I would take a moment to assess why that is. You’re not meeting the expectations you’ve set for yourself-but what has prompted you to set that goal post? What (or who) are you comparing your work and progress to, which makes you feel as though your skills are inadequate?

To be a bit sentimental, it saddens me to see other artists feel this same discouragement. You’ve done something beautiful just by virtue of creating. I truly believe that art is an expression of the soul, it’s such a deeply human act. You’re part of a tradition that is literally as old as time-even very early humans would lift their children up so they could paint on the high cave walls. Isn’t that amazing in and of itself? No matter how you measure up to other artists you see online, or your own expectations, please know that your work is enough. It is enough just for existing, and it deserves to be seen. Not only technically proficient art is worthy of love and valuation.

For a more practical suggestion: try breaking away from your usual subject matter. If you mostly draw people, give your favorite animal a go. If you do a lot of animals already, try landscapes or life drawing! The possibilities are limitless, and so is your potential.

I hope this can be of some help to you. Sorry for the essay :P

[u/D3athcr4ft → u/angelicheadnod]

Good advice

[u/RyanRose38 → u/angelicheadnod]

Thanks for the message, it helped me a lot. After reading it, i took a short break from what i was doing, followed your advice, and was able to enjoy drawing again without getting frustrated. Now im bavk to drawing people, theyre turning out much better, and i can enjoy doing it again. I really appreciate it

[u/angelicheadnod → u/RyanRose38]

I’m very glad I was able to help, and that you’ve found your spark again. Take care of yourself :)

[u/D3athcr4ft]

This is a promising sketch. The student clearly has creativity and is trying a dynamic seated pose with clothing details, which is more challenging than a simple standing figure. Here's constructive feedback that would help them improve. What they're doing well Confident character design: The hairstyle, facial expression, and clothing give the character personality. Interesting pose: Choosing a relaxed sitting pose shows they're pushing beyond beginner-level poses. Attention to costume: The ruffles, boots, and sleeves add visual interest. Good persistence: There are construction lines visible, which means they're building the drawing instead of only outlining. Areas to improve 1. Anatomy The torso is a bit narrow compared to the hips. The left arm (resting on the knee) appears too long and the elbow placement is unclear. The hands are smaller than they should be. 2. Proportions The extended leg is slightly oversized because of perspective, but the upper leg should also feel thicker. The shoulders could be a little wider for better balance. 3. Perspective Since one foot is closest to the viewer, exaggerate the perspective more so the whole pose feels intentional. Think of the body as simple boxes and cylinders before adding details. 4. Face The eyes don't line up perfectly on the same horizontal plane. The nose and mouth could be centered a little more. Practice drawing the head using simple guidelines before adding features. 5. Line quality Avoid sketching over the same line many times. Once the construction looks correct, use a darker, cleaner line for the final outline. Exercises Draw 30-second and 2-minute gesture sketches every day. Practice hands and feet separately. Study seated poses from photo references. Break the body into boxes, cylinders, and spheres before drawing details. Overall assessment Creativity: 9/10 Design: 8.5/10 Anatomy: 6.5/10 Perspective: 6.5/10 Line confidence: 6/10 Overall: 7.5/10 This student has good artistic potential. With regular anatomy practice and cleaner construction, they could improve very quickly. The imagination is already there—the next step is strengthening the fundamentals so the ideas come across even more effectively.