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« on: 2016-05-06 16:00:18 »

How can i learn to draw as i can only trace at the moment.
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« Reply #1 on: 2016-05-06 16:04:23 »

Well, tracing isn't really drawing...
Like most people will probably say. Just practice. Tracing won't get you far. Use references. Stare at an image as you try to draw it. That's what I do.

There's also probably tutorials online and stuff.
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« Reply #2 on: 2016-05-06 16:06:50 »

I know tracing isnt drawning thats why im asking.
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« Reply #3 on: 2016-05-06 16:31:04 »

Doodle a lot.  Doodle often.  Make the worst pieces of crap ever.  If only to get yourself comfortable making a ton of mistakes.  Once you get that out of the way, there are a lot of drawing tutorials on DA, Tumblr, etc.
What are you looking to draw? 
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« Reply #4 on: 2016-05-06 16:38:03 »

Tracing I think can help though.  But to get your own style, don't trace if you can help it.  Maybe look at something you want to learn to draw and try free hand drawing it.  Better yet, imagine in your head what to draw. :)

We got so many talented artists here that will probably chime in to help too. 
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« Reply #5 on: 2016-05-06 17:51:31 »

To be honest, Rain, I gotta disagree with you. Tracing does not help at all, because instead of learning and knowing the reasons as to why something is drawn the way it is, it's more so that you're just doing it because it's there. There's no actual learning going on.

Looking at a reference and copying from it, however, is what works. Because from there you can see the mistakes like "Oh the head is too big" or "Looks like the ear's a little off".

Start off with doodles, and from there if ya wanna get real serious with drawing, I'd just look up tutorials on Youtube or where ever you feel comfortable learning from.

Also, this is kinda something I notice, but a lot of beginner artists really hate using guide lines. Use them! Guidelines are your best friend! Eventually you won't even need them for anything!
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« Reply #6 on: 2016-05-06 18:46:21 »

It is important to doodle on a piece of paper or notebook, Sparky. :)  Don't feel frustrated if something doesn't look like you want it too, just keep plugging away and having fun with it.  Sketching is a good thing too, because it isn't as precise or complete.  It can make your work look better oddly enough too!  It's fun!

If you want to contact me on anything, or have questions, I would be happy to help you. :) 
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« Reply #7 on: 2016-05-07 11:47:16 »

Well thanks for the feedback and I know I do get frustrated but that's something I have to work on I practice more when I have free time.
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« Reply #8 on: 2016-05-07 12:21:57 »

At any Walmart or main grocery store there should be a how to draw book of some kind. I suggest if you really want to learn to draw, look at those books and practice!!! Without practice looking is worthless. Also, YouTube. YouTube is great for having some tutorial videos that you can pause at any time to draw a line or two and then continue. You will be slow at first and sketchy but that is natural. Draw what you want to and honestly showing your art is a good way to improve, even if a drawing is not finished or does not look right. Friends will give honest feedback :)
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« Reply #9 on: 2016-05-07 13:43:20 »

Well I do have 500 sheets of paper I can use to practice on so I will try it soon.
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« Reply #10 on: 2016-05-07 13:46:17 »

Also do like multiple doodles on one page, sometimes drawing small-ish helps, rather than trying to fill up the whole page, you know? It also saves paper ^^
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« Reply #11 on: 2016-05-07 15:35:48 »

^This. It's also a nice feeling looking out and seeing you did like....3 things a page.
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« Reply #12 on: 2016-05-07 16:23:30 »

Thanks everyone for advice.
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« Reply #13 on: 2016-05-10 12:29:30 »

Is there anything you have specific questions on, let me know. :)  I can try and help. 
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« Reply #14 on: 2016-05-10 14:11:12 »

Is there anything you have specific questions on, let me know. :)  I can try and help.


Well what materials would I need to start.
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