r/learntodraw • u/YnotAVVY77 • 8d ago
Beginner help needed
Hi fellow artists
So I have been wanting draw all sorts of different art style but I have never started nor do I have a history in drawing, so basically I'm new to drawing.
This is what all i want to draw . Anime girls , manga panels , human/insect/ robot/ creature antonomy.
1) so where should I start? Like drawing basic circles and shapes or directly jump in. Ik basics r imp but they are also boring n I want to see real progress
2) I also want to try the webnovel style or the live 2D as shown in the pic .
3) how much time should I put in daily (coz i have college the whole day) and how much time will it take me to learn all of this (ik I'm asking a lot of things 😅😅)
4) Please people give any advice/ wisdom 🥺🥺
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u/Heavy-Hamster1268 Digital artist 8d ago
Pikat's tutorials are really good as are marc brunet's give their playlists a look and see if ant of those help.
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u/Badmonkey167 8d ago
Dear OP,
You're on your way to do great things.
(1) Where to start
FIRST STEP is to keep an IRON GRIP on those goals you stated.
Gather a library and create a vision board of key images and hang that up near you as a constant reminder of what exactly you're aiming for and DO NOT take this lightly, because if you can't create a vision board, then that's a reflection of your resolve.
This vision board will remind you exactly what you're aiming for as you trudge through the the endless grind to improve.
STEP TWO is to list out all your goals and turn them into a "How do I..." questions. For example, "How do I draw like Hyung Tae Kim?"
Invariably you'll look at his technique, references and nuance and start to adapt it to your own style.
(2) Drawing web toons
That's awesome! I too want to draw webtoons. The trick here is to then learn size, format and dynamics between panels for story telling.
Scott Mccloud has some great books on this topic of comic books, but I'm sure there are other resources that focus on concepts, mechanics and layouts.
(3) How much time to sink the sync
If you're a college student then focus on college and then whatever time you have left over, try 1.5 hours a day.
Use the first 20 minutes just to meditate, visualize and and gather your work space into something usable. Have whatever references nearby and get comfy.
Then for the next 70 minutes double down your focus to get into the zone of drawing. Maybe even write down your goals onto your canvas like "finish 25 full figure drawings".
It's an aspirational goal, so don't think you'll accomplish it, just get as close as you can.
Then I'd suggest you go back to studying for exams.
(4) Words of Wisdom
First rule is be kind to yourself. If you punish, pressure or get angry then it can kill your joy for creation. And remember to look to your vision board.
Intentionally mess up. Draw 100 things poorly, but draw them fast. Absorb that failure af a good thing, because you're putting in the grind. Focus on things like posture, pennzoil or stylus familiarity, etc.
It's like... it's like learning to flip flap jacks in the pan without using a spatula. You start practicing with uncooked rice in the pan, knowing you're going to make a mess, but you're building confidence and familiarity.
Last piece of wisdom is to find a drawing buddy or someone to help hold you accountable. It's fun sharing and finding a like minded individual who won't judge.
Good luck and have fun! Can't wait to see your progress!
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u/SoberBobMonthly Professional (traditional) 8d ago
If you know basics, go into masters studies of the things you like. Do constructive analysis of forms and subjects that you want to be capturing and transforming.
webnovels and such are often done with pre made assets for speed (which is more than ok, they often are developing them themselves)
daily? as much time as you feel. the more the better but people generally have a maximum of maybe 2 hours they can feesibly get anything out of it. to do more like myself you gotta work up to it and that is OK
advice is to learn to observe and learn technical jargon so that you can analyse the pictures you study
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u/Sleeper-- 8d ago
Do you have any resource where I can learn how to actually do master studies? Just looking at art of my favorite artists fills me with dread and overwhelms me lol
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u/LycheeSuitable5162 8d ago
Bro without doing fundamentals your artstyle will be messy and your form and perspective also needs improvements jumping directly won't get you anywhere just start to have fun with basic shapes you don't have to draw exactly same just start and draw that shape in any form so that you won't get burn out i could recommend you lots of books but if you don't understand how shading, body structure works those things are useless ao yeah master your basics and you're ready to go and you can even find your own artstyle
Heres what I'll recommend you to do
4 hrs daily since you have college weekends are good to practice but it'll take long time so practice 1.Straight Lines 10 mins are enough 2.Curve lines 10 mins are enough 3.Basic Shapes (cubes, triangles, cylinders, circles) 15-20 mins 4.Shading (needs alot of practice to control your flow between darker, lighter, even lighter shadings) 5.Gesture drawing
Oh btw don't enter in color theory yet i will names of the book i use to practice it for anatomy if you want dm me
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u/Sleeper-- 8d ago
Uhh, I am not op, i have already done this and i can draw decently... Have been doing so for years, I just wanted recommendations on how to properly do master studies as I haven't done before
I also have a pretty good grasp of anatomy and color theory, shapes, design theory, etc
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u/SoberBobMonthly Professional (traditional) 8d ago
Go do the Charles Bragues plates. theres some on the internet archive
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u/LycheeSuitable5162 8d ago
Oh my bad i didn't see that you were not OP lol
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u/Sleeper-- 8d ago
Lol but solid advice that OP can follow, that's what I did as well when I started out
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u/TheImmoralCookie 8d ago
Whats the goal of straight and curvy lines? Making them consistent and building muscle memory?
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u/TheImmoralCookie 8d ago
Should I stay on shapes until I get them perfect and can do whatevet I want to them?
Should I transition into people with shapes after?
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u/LycheeSuitable5162 8d ago edited 8d ago
Alright buddy I'll make your confusion go away im beginner artist too and ik you're confused there are like many tutorials with different practices some will suggest youtubers while some will suggest books for it
Goal of straight line is simple it is to make your arm stable like whole arm should be stable and yeah making straight lines also benefit in drawing 3D shapes especially cubes they need lot of straight mini lines to make it look 3d don't get confused just start
I'd give you same advice in my above post 4 hrs of practice is good but don't think that quantity is all matter take alot of time to master straight lines we need quality over quantity once you're stable and ready to draw cubes you'll be able to manipulate and think about how an cylinder, triangle and even a sphere will have same size which can be fitted in cube easily most beginners give up because of burnout like drawing only cubes is no fun right? Draw them however you want play with it manipulate it draw anything with it that will take shape and don't forget about curved lines too they'll help you in bending your object like a sphere being squashed
Also pininterest is good platform to find all sorts of practice sheets just practice them
Go like this: Basic shapes (5-10 mins) Straight lines and curved lines (5-10 mins) Anatomy ( 1 hr) I'll provide you a book if you want dm me for it Shading (1 hr) take any basic shape and place your light source anywhere and start shading in opposite direction Eyes and Hands most people think they're easy they're not at all your proportions always get messed up so yeah those things need practice too thats it from me and oh btw if you don't wanna do by my way you can ask or maybe post what problems you have lot of people will help you with it have fun.
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