Art learning
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
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Use pen to practice drawing to notice frequent mistakes that you would otherwise erase.
Over time, it becomes easier to avoid those mistakes.
- It does not help much with techniques only achievable with pencil.
- Pencil and pen are different mediums.
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Be mindful of the circle's corners; ensure the line goes straight down when reaching the right side.
The instinct is to draw directly toward the end and curve only then, which is incorrect.
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Read 'Syllabus' or 'Picture This' by Lynda Barry to produce great art even if you consider yourself bad at drawing.
Her method produces great results from people who aren't good at drawing.
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Accept that artistic ability is not innate; no one is born an artist, though some may have it easier.
- some people have it easier
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Draw out your bad drawings one by one to exercise those demons; your unique style will emerge once the bad ones are gone.
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Draw circular motions with your hand multiple times before putting the pencil to the paper.
This was taught in elementary art class.
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Use large, high-resolution images of drawing guides so text and details are readable.
Small images may have unreadable text.
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Use a gummy eraser to lift graphite without tearing the paper.
It avoids tearing the paper like regular erasers do.
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Continue creating art consistently despite feeling inferior to others' skills.
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