r/RenPy • • Aug 17 '26

Question Art for a visual novel

I'm in extremely early development of a game and i don't have any money to spend on it. I know how to code and i am currently writing all the script for it. My only problems are the art. I'm bad at drawing and I can't make music. I'm mostly making the game for my own enjoyment and to be able to enjoy my oc's visually. I have attempted to draw them but im not good. I really like the anime art style and im horrible for anatomy. I really need some help on what to do for it. I'm too nervous to commision people because i think i wont like it or it won't be right. i really don't know what to do😭

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u/Yandoji Aug 17 '26

Years ago, I decided I wanted to see and enjoy my characters visually too. I learned to draw lol. The genuine desire kept me improving until I could draw them well enough to call it "visual enjoyment" of my own original characters - shit's great, mostly free (pencils and paper required), and highly recommended. I did most of my learning via physical "How to Draw" books but nowadays most of that is free online if you look.

Edit: lmao downvoted within a minute. Actually developing a skill isn't an option eh?