What are some ways to improve my drawing skills faster?
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Dennis Yeary
I'm trying to figure out ways to improve my skills faster so i can become better and create original characters.
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@postrilo
Here are some ways to improve your drawing skills faster: Practice regularly: Drawing regularly, even for short periods, can help you improve your skills faster. Make a habit of drawing every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. Study the basics: Spend time studying the fundamentals of drawing, such as composition, perspective, shading, and proportions. You can find tutorials and online classes that teach these skills. Observe and draw from life: One of the best ways to improve your skills is to observe and draw from life. Spend time drawing from real-life objects, people, and landscapes. Learn from other artists: Look at the work of other artists you admire, and try to understand how they achieved their results. You can learn a lot from studying the techniques and styles of other artists. Experiment with different materials: Trying different drawing materials and techniques can help you discover new ways of working and improve your skills. Try drawing with pencils, pens, markers, charcoal, or watercolors. Get feedback: It can be helpful to get feedback on your work from other artists or teachers. They can point out areas for improvement and help you identify your strengths. Keep a sketchbook: A sketchbook is a great way to practice your drawing skills and keep track of your progress. It's also a useful tool for generating ideas and experimenting with new techniques. Remember that improving your drawing skills takes time and practice. Don't get discouraged if you don't see immediate results. Keep at it, and you'll see progress over time. Source https://migrationunity.com/skills-assessment-australia/
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Luigi Manese
Hi @Dennis Yeary, it's hard to give specific advice without understanding where exactly you're at in terms of skill level, but I think the best general advice I can give for improving faster is having a good schedule and staying consistent. If you were to study a specific subject for anywhere between 1 to 4 hours a day (4 hours max) I think you'd be surprised at how quickly you'd be able to absorb and apply the material. I think anywhere above that 4 hour threshold would mean that you'd be getting diminishing returns from your studies, and it's a lot easier to schedule a consistent practice routine if you're keeping your practice sessions more brief. Additionally, the rest time between your study sessions is critical in being able to retain the material long term. I've also found myself in a nice 'loop' of growth when trying to paint images just outside of my skill level. The loop goes like this. -I have an idea in my head for a painting and I try to execute it. I run into an issue and know that I have to complete a study (or multiple studies) to be able to tackle the subject matter -I do a separate painting as a study to try to learn as much as I can -I apply the study into the painting (this also helps retain the information) -I repeat the above 3 steps until I get the level of finish I want for my painting -Then I do this all over again for a new piece. Being able to immediately apply the concepts that you learn into an actual piece definitely helps to speed up your growth. Sorry I couldn't be more specific with my answer, but let me know if you have any further questions or anything that I can clear up for you. Hope this helps!
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@pollypopcorn
The necessary thing for improvement is practice--actually just drawing. If you want to improve faster, draw more. There are other things that can help you improve more efficiently. See what mistakes you're making in your drawings and what things could be improved upon and focus on those. Learn skills that will apply to many artworks. Like the fundamentals. Learn how to break bodies into simple shapes and forms so drawing people with different proportions and poses will be less intimidating (than just thinking you need to know what the entire body looks like from every angle). Look at art you like and imitate things you like. There are some small things that you can learn that will make an immediate, visible improvement in your art. But the overall skill of drawing can't be rushed and will on the whole progress slowly and steadily based on how much you draw. It takes time and effort.
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