Hey, I’m Cole, I’ve been drawing on and off for about three years since I was 12 or so, and I just recently started considering illustrating and art as a career path. I’ve listened to every single three point perspective episode, and I enjoy drawing. The thing is, I know I’m not great, and I really don’t know how to improve at this point. I can’t just make myself draw for long periods of time and practice if I don’t have anything specific to work on. I’ve taken a basics class, but now I’m sort of drawing without any real goal. If you have any thoughts, should I maybe take a basics course here at SVS and brush up on it? Or should I try an inking class? Is there something specific I need to work on? Thanks for any thoughts.

Also, here is my Instagram account to see some of my art: https://instagram.com/coleizrts?igshid=10dd9giad4onp

P.S. don’t be afraid to criticize my art. It won’t upset me.

@burvantill no way!! When did you get it? Where is it available?

Hey! This is awesome! But my focus is drawn to her hands, and I’m not quite sure what she’s holding or if it’s significant. Also, yes the mountains. I’m not quite sure what’s up with them. I feel like there’s a disconnect between the background and main focus. The mountains kind of just appear. Or it might be that they’re too small. I’m not entirely sure though.

Hey Casey!
I just want to say I love this piece. It has a lot of energetic personality and is enjoyable just to look at. The only problems I notice straight away are: I’m not sure the setting really matches the mood. The desert is great, but the time of day seems around sunset-ish. This seems to throw off the mood a bit. Maybe midday or noon would match the energy of the piece. The other problem is I’m sort of confused as to what the creature chasing the character is . Anyways, that’s all I got for now.

Hey, great to hear you had a good year! I started using ink washes and really enjoyed it! I recently ordered some Viviva watercolors, so I’ll try those out soon.

@burvantill dang! I knew I should’ve bought it!

@Gary-Wilkinson I think G for the duck fits best with the other two characters

@Braden-Hallett that looks great! The book looks really intriguing.

@Braden-Hallett that looks great! The book looks really intriguing.

@mag this looks amazing!

Honestly, the mer-yeti was pretty awesome! It was one my favorites, and I think there’s a lot of potential for it with this prompt.

Yes! I just posted the same thing!

Hey! This is awesome! But my focus is drawn to her hands, and I’m not quite sure what she’s holding or if it’s significant. Also, yes the mountains. I’m not quite sure what’s up with them. I feel like there’s a disconnect between the background and main focus. The mountains kind of just appear. Or it might be that they’re too small. I’m not entirely sure though.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! This have given me a lot to consider and try.

@charitymunoz thanks so much! I think I’ll try How to Draw Everything at some point then.

Hey, great to hear you had a good year! I started using ink washes and really enjoyed it! I recently ordered some Viviva watercolors, so I’ll try those out soon.

Hey, I’m Cole, I’ve been drawing on and off for about three years since I was 12 or so, and I just recently started considering illustrating and art as a career path. I’ve listened to every single three point perspective episode, and I enjoy drawing. The thing is, I know I’m not great, and I really don’t know how to improve at this point. I can’t just make myself draw for long periods of time and practice if I don’t have anything specific to work on. I’ve taken a basics class, but now I’m sort of drawing without any real goal. If you have any thoughts, should I maybe take a basics course here at SVS and brush up on it? Or should I try an inking class? Is there something specific I need to work on? Thanks for any thoughts.

Also, here is my Instagram account to see some of my art: https://instagram.com/coleizrts?igshid=10dd9giad4onp

P.S. don’t be afraid to criticize my art. It won’t upset me.