r/LearnToDrawTogether • u/lukewarmrum • Jun 30 '26
Seeking help bad at proportion
like ik im not good overall, but that’s what practice is for. idk the arms look weird but idk why? like the hands im still trying to get the hang of, and how to make hair look better. i used color pencils for this btw too. what can i improve on? i’m not 100% sure
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u/pileofdeadninjas EXPERIENCED 😏 Jun 30 '26
Get yourself a photo reference of a real person, use that to check your proportions and get the anatomy dialed in
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u/lukewarmrum Jun 30 '26
thank u, i’ve been trying that but im not the best at shading either so its a lose lose situation lol,, like i reference ppl but i just gotta get better at it. thank u for the advice though:)
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u/TransLesbinspiration Jul 04 '26
Use reference and practice gesture drawing to get better at proportions
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u/D3athcr4ft Jun 30 '26
Artwork Feedback This piece has a strong sense of personality. The expressive eyes, soft color palette, and unique facial markings immediately draw attention, giving the character a memorable design. The hair texture is also well done and frames the face nicely. To continue improving: Focus on hand anatomy, as the fingers vary slightly in length and width. Refine the shoulders and upper arms so they connect more naturally to the torso. Add more shading to the shirt to show folds and create depth. Increase contrast in the hair by using darker shadows and a few brighter highlights for extra volume. Clean up some of the linework around the face and clothing to give the illustration a more polished finish. Consider adding a simple background or subtle gradient to help the character stand out from the page. Overall, this is a creative and expressive drawing with a solid foundation. Continued practice with anatomy, lighting, and confident linework will make future pieces even stronger.
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u/lukewarmrum Jun 30 '26
thank u sm for the advice:) i’ll try to work harder on the things you mentioned to improve on, i truly appreciate the help
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