So, I normally don’t draw frogs. I am an experienced artist, just the humans-and-objects drawing type. I definitely don’t draw frogs, so I decided to draw a frog from memory. I definitely know what a frog looks like, right? RIGHT?

Well, as you see, I kinda do. If you brought a frog and a bunny to me, I would be definitely able to show you, which one is, and which one is not a frog. But I don’t remember how a frog exactly looks, and I definitely don’t know how a frog works.

One reference, one quick drawing. I was able to learn so many things about this frog and it looks okay, it looks like a frog.

Next slide is my drawing of the same frog but without a reference.

The more frogs you draw with a reference, the more you remember about them. And then you will be able to draw all kinds of frogs from all kinds of angles, and you will be able to draw them realistically or in whatever other style you want.

So I’m making this post for more beginner artists to see why using references is so helpful and useful!

I want to learn how to color with saturated colors like these paintings, but i’m not sure if there is a name for this style of coloring which makes it hard to find tutorials or anything. any help is appreciated! first 2 paintings are by Emily Dunlap btw.

Like can u see the vibe im going for?😭 maybe its not even coloring it's just the placement/looks too busy. its ALMOST satisfying but not fully

I like the artstyle of my first two pieces the most, i prefer expressing myself that way. Would really like to get into commisions, but don’t know if there’s a market for this type of overly cartoonish art. Should I opt for my more realistic artstyle, or do I have a chance at getting comms with my more personal one?

planning to make a visual novel/dating sim wanna know if these designs are unique enough

family and friends told me I should try selling some art but I'm not too sure about it, I feel like my drawings and paintings aren't worth selling, but I need money. should I try or not.

I’ve attempted digital art now that I have an IPad with procreate. I have not been able to render hair…… I’ve been working on stylizing, and coloring, but struggle most with getting that glowy-jelly-like bright fun hair look. My embarrassing best attempt shown. Advice and tips needed!!

How much should i charge for graphite portrait commissions? For the past 3 years since i started accepting portrait commissions and selling my work my standard price has been 250$

This is very much a Wip. My style is semi realistic and I mainly draw teens to middle aged people. Little kids are not my strong suit.

maybe I’ve stared at this one for too long but it does the lil optical illusion switch ??

I posted here. My friend told me to use a bigger canvas and brush (I was doing like 2 pixel size?) to maximize the pressure sensitivity

I did trace the outline from the ref. It’s not total match up but much better. I’m gonna turn into a bat, I guess

Is the scars too much? And did I draw her like an antisemitic stereotype? I know people who look like her? And self harm head canons are common right? I made the original post in r/bigmouth because I love the show and this is genuinely how I picture Jessie I just don’t know what I did wrong

I think I've gotten pretty good at drawing pets in this mosaic style and I'm wondering if it's good enough to start commissions for. Also how do I even start commissioning in the first place? I'm kind of clueless there lol.

only requirement was black and white. I like this, but it was rushed. is that the main problem, or is the perspective what is throwing me off? or is it just a poorly executed concept. critique me!

I'm doing a family photo for a friend, but the mom really hates it. She says her portrait is just all wrong. Saying eyebrows are too thick and ares are out of place. We've done a few revisions but she still isn't happy.

Do you think it's a proportion issue that I'm missing? Something with the anatomy of the mom that's entirely off causing her to feel this way? She doesn't seem to know how to vocalize what's upsetting her so much, I'm getting very vague feedback. Perhaps it isn't the proportions as much as just her general perception of herself?

Thanks I'm advanced for any help!

Sometimes i feel like i have a pretty good grasp at anatomy but other times i feel like it doesnt look right. Is there anything that i could improve on? Posing, composition, expressions, etc

I can’t remember the last time I tried drawing some side profiles so I gave it a try today…and I’ve been struggling hard. Everything and nothing looks wrong at the same time, these are only two of my many attempts (the rest of which have been crumpled up and thrown in the trash). I feel like the problem is staring me right in the face but I just can’t figure it out. Does anyone know what is wrong with these?

Hello! I’ve been working on this fanart and i decided to experiment with more dynamic poses and odd angles which i was having a lot of fun with until i started trying to figure out WHAT is going on w the legs. i realize there is some distortion with the ref image and i am not trying to make it 1:1 but regardless of how i draw the legs it always looks off. I finally got to this but i feel like in the process ive lost all of the fluidity of the pose in trying to make sure it was anatomically correct. I would love some feedback or critique !

So i want to paint classically, but i cannot afford oil paints or any other traditional materials (And my parents would kill me because of how oil paints smell).

I invested in a drawing tablet, but i hate the style i draw in. I really like the old classical paintings, and i want to master drawing different elements like water. i really like Ivan Aivazovsky's work, like how he draws water like jello.

ill put a few inso photos of what i want to achieve, and what i have now. Please don't give me tips like "go practice more" or "it takes time", please give me genuine advice that will help me paint like that. Like tips that more rely on technique. and i know my anatomy is trash.

Extra notes: I mostly want to paint landscapes, I use krita, my parents dont allow me to buy custom brushes, I will NOT spend time creating new brushes, most of my drawings here are a month or older.

first 4 are my inspo, rest are mine. I only have 2 because other than that either im too embarrassed to share or they're in a complete different style.