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godwin
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I was drawing Since, 5 to 10 years old, but I don't know how, I can be improved ?
I don't know how I could be improved on my drawing, please can you help me
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer
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Usually community and junior colleges offer art and drawing courses. When I wanted to improve my art and drawing skills, I knew I would need some advanced teaching and instruction on technique and form.
So, I signed up for classes, at a local community college, which helped improve my skills immensely. You might look into this path.
So, I signed up for classes, at a local community college, which helped improve my skills immensely. You might look into this path.
Jill Salvino
director
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I started drawing album covers in colored pencil when I was about 10. It was my jam. I started to love art class each Friday and couldn't wait for the next week to do all over again.
Later on, art school was what helped define where I would be headed. There were many courses that ranged from photography to drawing and advertising. In time, I figured it out and went into advertising. I still use all of the skills I learned in college and do not regret attending at all.
Later on, art school was what helped define where I would be headed. There were many courses that ranged from photography to drawing and advertising. In time, I figured it out and went into advertising. I still use all of the skills I learned in college and do not regret attending at all.
Cherelle Maddox, MBA, SRMP-C
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Cherelle’s Answer
Hey Godwin!
Great question!
Practice makes perfect, right?!
So you can watch YouTube video tutorials to learn new techniques and practice as much as you can, and you can attend an art school to perfect your craft!
Also, invest in quality art supplies because it makes a huge difference in the quality of your work!
You’ve got this!! Best of luck!!
Great question!
Practice makes perfect, right?!
So you can watch YouTube video tutorials to learn new techniques and practice as much as you can, and you can attend an art school to perfect your craft!
Also, invest in quality art supplies because it makes a huge difference in the quality of your work!
You’ve got this!! Best of luck!!
Christopher Auzenne
animator
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Lancaster, South Carolina
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Christopher’s Answer
Hello Godwin, you've probably heard the advice of "draw everyday" when it comes to improving your art and while it is true it may sometimes feel like a nothing answer to improving so here's my advice for improving your art.
1. you should draw everyday but you shouldn't feel pressured to spend hours on end, spending a good 10-15 minutes a day just sketching and doodling can help more then trying to force yourself to spend hours drawing (15 minutes each day is worth more than 6 hours on a single day)
2. (this is a strategy for improving art that I found really helpful) when drawing everyday focus on specific parts/concept when your drawing, in other words spend a week or two focused on a certain idea. for example, spend one week or two focused on drawing/doodling faces, learning proportions, drawing pictures of faces online, learning techniques related to faces and etc. then for another week focus on drawing hands, then another focused on drawing buildings. by spending time focused on one concept of drawing you will be improving your ability to draw said thing than if you drew unrelated stuff each day, it creates a psuedo-muscle memory for you drawing so you can easily do it for your actual works. and yes it may feel monotonies at times or you may feel saddened these are just sketches and doodles rather than an actual artwork but remember for every great work that artist had to have made 1000s of random sketches/doodles.
1. you should draw everyday but you shouldn't feel pressured to spend hours on end, spending a good 10-15 minutes a day just sketching and doodling can help more then trying to force yourself to spend hours drawing (15 minutes each day is worth more than 6 hours on a single day)
2. (this is a strategy for improving art that I found really helpful) when drawing everyday focus on specific parts/concept when your drawing, in other words spend a week or two focused on a certain idea. for example, spend one week or two focused on drawing/doodling faces, learning proportions, drawing pictures of faces online, learning techniques related to faces and etc. then for another week focus on drawing hands, then another focused on drawing buildings. by spending time focused on one concept of drawing you will be improving your ability to draw said thing than if you drew unrelated stuff each day, it creates a psuedo-muscle memory for you drawing so you can easily do it for your actual works. and yes it may feel monotonies at times or you may feel saddened these are just sketches and doodles rather than an actual artwork but remember for every great work that artist had to have made 1000s of random sketches/doodles.
Where's Waldoe
Songwriter
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Where's’s Answer
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Art has no even standard to gage how good or bad a piece of work is . If you think a piece of art is awesome nobody can tell you differently. If you wish to improve on your own work first you must
Identify areas where you see room for improvement
Once the areas are identified you can focus on them solely
Practice makes perfect so repetition is key.
Where's recommends the following next steps:
James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity => Self-Actualization.
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James Constantine’s Answer
Dear Godwin,
Boost Your Artistic Prowess
Boosting your drawing skills is an exciting journey that demands commitment, consistent practice, and an open mind ready to learn and evolve. Here are some practical strategies to help you elevate your artistic abilities:
1. Draw Regularly: Just like any other skill, drawing improves with regular practice. Make it a habit to draw daily, even if it's only for a few moments. The more you draw, the better you'll become.
2. Master the Basics: Grasping the basic principles of drawing, such as perspective, shading, composition, and anatomy, can significantly boost your art. Invest time in learning these fundamentals through books, online tutorials, or classes.
3. Welcome Feedback: Don't hesitate to share your artwork with others and ask for constructive criticism. Joining art communities or seeking advice from seasoned artists can offer valuable insights into areas you can enhance.
4. Try Various Mediums: Experimenting with different drawing materials, like pencils, charcoal, ink, or digital tools, can help you uncover new techniques and styles that appeal to you. Trying different mediums also keeps your art practice vibrant and engaging.
5. Study the Greats: Examining the works of famous artists from history can inspire you and impart valuable lessons about technique, style, and creativity. Analyze their art to comprehend how they tackled various drawing aspects.
6. Attend Classes or Workshops: Signing up for art classes or workshops led by professional artists offers structured guidance and feedback to help you refine your skills. Learning from seasoned teachers can provide personalized advice suited to your unique needs.
7. Maintain a Sketchbook: Keeping a sketchbook with you at all times lets you jot down ideas, observations, and sketches spontaneously. Regular sketching in your sketchbook aids in honing your observational skills and creativity.
8. Learn from Errors: Remember, making mistakes is a natural part of the learning journey. Instead of letting errors in your drawings discourage you, view them as opportunities to learn and evolve as an artist.
By integrating these strategies into your art practice and staying dedicated to refining your skills, you can continue to grow as an artist and tap into your full creative potential.
Top 3 Credible Sources:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Met provides a plethora of resources on art history, techniques, and inspiration from famous artists.
Skillshare: An online learning community that offers a wide array of art classes taught by industry experts.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards: A highly praised book that provides insights into enhancing drawing skills through exercises and techniques based on brain research.
These sources were referenced to provide accurate and trustworthy information on boosting drawing skills for budding artists like you.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
James Constantine.
Boost Your Artistic Prowess
Boosting your drawing skills is an exciting journey that demands commitment, consistent practice, and an open mind ready to learn and evolve. Here are some practical strategies to help you elevate your artistic abilities:
1. Draw Regularly: Just like any other skill, drawing improves with regular practice. Make it a habit to draw daily, even if it's only for a few moments. The more you draw, the better you'll become.
2. Master the Basics: Grasping the basic principles of drawing, such as perspective, shading, composition, and anatomy, can significantly boost your art. Invest time in learning these fundamentals through books, online tutorials, or classes.
3. Welcome Feedback: Don't hesitate to share your artwork with others and ask for constructive criticism. Joining art communities or seeking advice from seasoned artists can offer valuable insights into areas you can enhance.
4. Try Various Mediums: Experimenting with different drawing materials, like pencils, charcoal, ink, or digital tools, can help you uncover new techniques and styles that appeal to you. Trying different mediums also keeps your art practice vibrant and engaging.
5. Study the Greats: Examining the works of famous artists from history can inspire you and impart valuable lessons about technique, style, and creativity. Analyze their art to comprehend how they tackled various drawing aspects.
6. Attend Classes or Workshops: Signing up for art classes or workshops led by professional artists offers structured guidance and feedback to help you refine your skills. Learning from seasoned teachers can provide personalized advice suited to your unique needs.
7. Maintain a Sketchbook: Keeping a sketchbook with you at all times lets you jot down ideas, observations, and sketches spontaneously. Regular sketching in your sketchbook aids in honing your observational skills and creativity.
8. Learn from Errors: Remember, making mistakes is a natural part of the learning journey. Instead of letting errors in your drawings discourage you, view them as opportunities to learn and evolve as an artist.
By integrating these strategies into your art practice and staying dedicated to refining your skills, you can continue to grow as an artist and tap into your full creative potential.
Top 3 Credible Sources:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Met provides a plethora of resources on art history, techniques, and inspiration from famous artists.
Skillshare: An online learning community that offers a wide array of art classes taught by industry experts.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards: A highly praised book that provides insights into enhancing drawing skills through exercises and techniques based on brain research.
These sources were referenced to provide accurate and trustworthy information on boosting drawing skills for budding artists like you.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!
James Constantine.
VERY HELPFUL INDEED. CANNOT FAULT YOUR AI.
James Constantine Frangos
Eric Sunday
Oil painting, Pencil drawing, Contemporary art
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Eric’s Answer
Hello Godwin,
Trust you're doing great today.
You have the gift of drawing and that gift needs you to be courageous to be able to actualize it's full potential,
So you need to be consistent, persistent, and master the art of patience in your practice as you work in focus of improving your unique creative prowess.
Give yourself a realistic daily time plan to draw at least one thing, might be 2 to 3hours on a daily basis, the time can be improved duly as you gradually get adapted to investing more time in your practice
Watch tutorial videos on specific areas you want to improve in and stay very focused on it.
Try to get quality art supplies for great results.
I hope this tips meets you well, The world can't wait for the creative genius in you to be fully materialized! Keep growing.
Trust you're doing great today.
You have the gift of drawing and that gift needs you to be courageous to be able to actualize it's full potential,
So you need to be consistent, persistent, and master the art of patience in your practice as you work in focus of improving your unique creative prowess.
Give yourself a realistic daily time plan to draw at least one thing, might be 2 to 3hours on a daily basis, the time can be improved duly as you gradually get adapted to investing more time in your practice
Watch tutorial videos on specific areas you want to improve in and stay very focused on it.
Try to get quality art supplies for great results.
I hope this tips meets you well, The world can't wait for the creative genius in you to be fully materialized! Keep growing.
Caliana Taylor
Digital illustration
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Kettering, Ohio
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Caliana’s Answer
One of the biggest things that helped me get my groove on and understand depth, value, and proportions is using models. Use yourself as a model for a piece or just as a blocker in a way. I used to use myself as a model as a kid and then id draw back over it to get eyes, ears, hair, etc... all that done. Another good thing to do is just go for it. If you can't think of inspiration, grab something new or different. If you do digital art, grab a piece of paper and use ink instead, or vise versa. It always helps another artist out when you just sketch or dribble random little drawings until you grab that HUGE piece of inspiration.
carmen coloma
Graphic Design
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Portland, Oregon
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carmen’s Answer
Hi Godwin,
That's a great question to ask.
What I do is, I try to look at Pinterest for inspiration. This gives me lots of ideas of what to do in regrading to drawing. You can also make a collage or mood board. Good luck and I hope that you keep progressing in your skills
That's a great question to ask.
What I do is, I try to look at Pinterest for inspiration. This gives me lots of ideas of what to do in regrading to drawing. You can also make a collage or mood board. Good luck and I hope that you keep progressing in your skills
david kirk
Retired Computing Manager
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Syracuse, New York
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david’s Answer
Whether it is a creative talent such as yours, or repairing an auto transmission, people improve by taking classes, studying techniques of peers, reading books, and practicing, practicing, practicing. There are no shortcuts to quality. I wish you well.
Desmon Solomon
Guitar instructor
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New York, New York
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Desmon’s Answer
I read a lot of manga a look for how much changes in the characters, protagonist have grown up got stronger, jokes , power abilities and rankings story and plot and work my flex my drawing muscles to work on backgrounds, animals , clothes to challenge myself
Sarkar Mohammad Ali
Graphic design | photo editing | photo artist
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Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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Sarkar Mohammad’s Answer
Hey Godwin!
Hopefully you are well.
Great question!
You can start drawing by using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator tool. Practice more and more from YouTube video tutorials.
Best of luck!
Hopefully you are well.
Great question!
You can start drawing by using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator tool. Practice more and more from YouTube video tutorials.
Best of luck!
Finn Alexy
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Finn’s Answer
Godwin,
Great question!
I have had a similar artistic journey, as I started very young. Since then, I have stuck with it and been entered into multiple juried art shows, and have sold multiple pieces of commission artwork.
My Portfolio:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSjQ-jWSAn7w2YCl2BPywVRg6a-ekfdCGL4hyyBJHgNOblbQx44bHb27q1F8vgVcHuy7qC4Hh8RUPN-/pub
To become better at drawing there is no shortcuts, and you need to practice more consistently (as with anything).
I do have some tips on how to increase the quality of your drawings quickly:
1. Get creative, add your own unique spin on a subject.
2. Don't overcomplicate the drawing, by focusing too much on the background details, or unimportant details.
3. While you're drawing, be open to new ideas! This can be things that can tie the project together or provoke new thoughts in the audience.
4. Add more detail to items in the foreground and lower the level of details as the space becomes further away from the viewer.
5. Be confident! Art is opinion based, and as long as you're happy with the piece that is all that matters!
Good Luck!
Great question!
I have had a similar artistic journey, as I started very young. Since then, I have stuck with it and been entered into multiple juried art shows, and have sold multiple pieces of commission artwork.
My Portfolio:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSjQ-jWSAn7w2YCl2BPywVRg6a-ekfdCGL4hyyBJHgNOblbQx44bHb27q1F8vgVcHuy7qC4Hh8RUPN-/pub
To become better at drawing there is no shortcuts, and you need to practice more consistently (as with anything).
I do have some tips on how to increase the quality of your drawings quickly:
1. Get creative, add your own unique spin on a subject.
2. Don't overcomplicate the drawing, by focusing too much on the background details, or unimportant details.
3. While you're drawing, be open to new ideas! This can be things that can tie the project together or provoke new thoughts in the audience.
4. Add more detail to items in the foreground and lower the level of details as the space becomes further away from the viewer.
5. Be confident! Art is opinion based, and as long as you're happy with the piece that is all that matters!
Good Luck!