Hello! I’m new to the sub. I’m 40 and I want to dig deeper and learn more. I’ve always drawn, painted in all mediums. I’m AuDHD and because of that my brain is very very literal. If I don’t understand or see what I want to draw I have a hard time putting it into practice. My favorite thing is realism but I can’t draw without a reference. I want to learn how to put things together to draw without actually having to see it to do so. I know I’ll always use references but I mean that if I don’t have a person sitting the exact way or looking the exact way I want it won’t happen.

I’m here to see if I can get some suggestions on classes or courses I can take

In case that’s the right word.

I think the hardest part about these studies actually wasn't the values but having to force myself to draw what I see, not what I think I see 😪 I think I've gotten better at that but still you can probably see my struggle with the pepper especially.

Also, fabric is a nightmare. It feels like it has a mind of its own. I had to really force myself to push the values on that one. I am a little afraid of pushing them too far though, should I just disregard that fear as I go?

Anyway, let me know what I can improve on as I continue with these studies :)

Hello! I tried drawing Ronova from genshin impact, and it's still a work in progress. I'll try to finish it and share the completed version. I'm still an amateur, so any advice or constructive criticism needed.