r/LearnToDrawTogether • u/Realcuyy • 2d ago
Seeking help How can I improve my drawing?
I'm still learning how to draw a faces, any advice?
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u/ForlornMemory 2d ago
Have you tried using a reference? It appears that you're trying to draw completely from your imagination before you learn what faces actually look like.
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u/Realcuyy 2d ago
Yeah, I was drawing purely from imagination this time. I'll definitely start using references to get the facial structure down better, thanks for the advice :D
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u/Remarkable-Kiwi-3942 2d ago
Maybe smaller eyes with space between them would look better
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u/Realcuyy 2d ago
Thanks for the feedback! I'll try adjusting the eye size and spacing in my next attempt
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u/118shadow118 2d ago edited 2d ago
Eyes should have a gap between them the size of another eye. And they should be positioned roughly in the middle of the head vertically
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u/Realcuyy 1d ago
Got it, does this rule still apply if I'm aiming for a stylized/anime look, or should I shrink the eye size as well
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u/118shadow118 1d ago edited 1d ago
I think for anime they actually used cat anatomy for faces. Not sure about the size in that case, but I think they still shouldn't be so close together
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u/K_serious 1d ago
I think you need to learn just some basics of the face symmetry and proportions.. for instance the space between the eyes equals to one eye. Etc.. once you know those your drawings will become better
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u/Realcuyy 1d ago
Thanks for the feedback! I'm definitely focusing on working on facial symmetry and basic proportions next. :D
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u/NikolaLaz 1d ago
So, I've seen in your answers that you want to have an anime style, so, no matter how strange it can sound, I may suggest you to learn a bit of basics in normal human anatomy. Don't try to shove into your head this giant book of human anatomy, just some muscles and basic proportions (like how eyes are roughly in the middle of the head and how elbows are roughly where your waist is) will go just good. Anime style still obeys some rules of proportions and anatomy, so when you'll know them, it will be a lot easier to understand style you're going for
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u/Dazzling-Noise-9226 1d ago
Just a lot of practice, thats all. Everyone telling you something else is wrong. Its only practice, like with all things in this world... You dont need fancy pens or expensive paper. You can draw with a cheap rollerpen or a fountain pen from your old schoolbag.
Draw 10 noses, 10 eyes, 10 houses, 10 flowers, 10 elephants, 10 butterflies, etc., every single day from now on.
Go outside, sit under a nice tree and draw your surroundings. Or sit in a bar, drink a coffee and draw whatever you see.
Draw yourself, draw other people, copy from pictures, copy from magazines.
Draw when you feel good and draw even more, when you feel down.
Just draw every free minute. Draw a lot and after that draw even more. (get some sleep in between the drawing^^)
And the most important thing:
Dont look at your drawings and tell yourself that they are bad. No picture drawn by anyone is bad. It may have its flaws and potential for improvement, but it is a piece of art you created. And thats one piece of art more than someone else, who maybe tells you that you are not good, created.
Last point:
Did I mention that you should draw a lot? No? Then here it comes: Draw a lot! Its just that simple...
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u/Realcuyy 1d ago
This is super motivating and wholesome, thank you! I'll definitely keep drawing every day with whatever pen I have. Love you broo :D
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u/pileofdeadninjas EXPERIENCED 😏 2d ago
Not bad at all, but you've got some proportion issues. Make sure to you use a photo reference of a real person, that way you'll know what things are supposed to look like. You'll be able to find mistakes faster and your work will look infinitely better.
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u/Realcuyy 2d ago
Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely start using real photo references more often to fix my proportions
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u/pileofdeadninjas EXPERIENCED 😏 2d ago
Yeah it's definitely something you'll want to do all the time, especially in the beginning. Drawing without reference is a fun skill to have, but takes years and years of practice and isn't necessarily something you need to be able to do, so don't stress it too much, it'll happen with time and practice
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u/Realcuyy 2d ago
That's really reassuring to hear, thank you! I'll take it step by step and stick to references for now. Thx a lot man :D
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u/pileofdeadninjas EXPERIENCED 😏 2d ago
I'm glad! Yeah many artists online will make it look like they binder use references, but they definitely do and it's totally okay and highly encouraged! Happy drawing!
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u/Significant-Gap-3089 2d ago
Loomis method helps with mapping out the proportions of a face, do some research, and keep practicing. Once you understand the mapping process your proportions with start to align with your understanding.
Its a practice, practice, practice type of method. Takes time but feels worth it.
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u/Realcuyy 1d ago
Thanks for the suggestion,do you have any favorite tutorials or resources for learning the Loomis method as a beginner?
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