Lunar Origins Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hello, it's that worthless piece of junk you may know by the name of Lunar. As you all know, I'm not the most artistic person in the world. My creativity stems only from my sugar highs; without a can on Pepsi I'm near worthless when it comes to these types of things. Anyways, I've taken up drawing as a hobby, and as such have started a daily sketchbook. My goal here is to fill up this sketchbook with a single drawing per page, not counting the very first page as that will be an index of sorts. As I finish more and more drawings, I will post pictures of the drawings and details about that drawing in particular. [hr] Materials List [ Current ] 1 Strathmore Hardbound Sketchbook, 192 Pages @ 8.5 in x 11.5 in (21.6 cm x 29.2 cm ) [ Currently Occupied Pages: 2 ] 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei 0.3mm Inking Pen 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei 0.4mm Inking Pen 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei 0.6mm Inking Pen 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei 1.00mm Inking Pen 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei Mechanical Sketching Pencil @ 0.7 lead 1 Sakura brand Pigma Sensei Square Eraser [hr] -Day 1- [url="http://i.imgur.com/uNp2w.jpg"]http://i.imgur.com/uNp2w.jpg[/url] Yes, this is an attempt at Yuno from Mirai Nikki. I found an image of her off of Google Images at random and I attempted a sketch of her with only slight reference. After I had finished the sketching, I took to inking. In afterthought, the hand is quite disproportionate and the shading on the eyes leaves much to be desired. The hair is messed up and the phone doesn't look like the phone. I'm liking her smile, however... It took a few tries to get that down. [hr] -Day 2- [url="http://i.imgur.com/In0EL.jpg"]http://i.imgur.com/In0EL.jpg[/url] My friend had a picture of Youmu Konpaku on her so I referenced it to draw this picture. I inked it but I screwed up on the eye and the sword, but other than that I think I did fine. I'm proud of the hands. [hr] -Day 3- http://i.imgur.com/838wu.jpg My friend told me of a guy named Mark Crilley on Youtube, so I looked him up and did his "How to Draw Anime Girls With Big Eyes" tutorial. I am more than satisfied with the result. [hr] Comments? Suggestions? Would you like me to draw something? Leave a not below and I'll look over it. I'm also looking for any and all tips. I'm more or less of a beginner, so anything is appreciated. I will try to update weekly with ~7 or more drawings per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 What I like is that you've acknowledged the mistakes. Yeah, the hand is disproportionate to the rest of the body, but since you know, you can improve on that. The necks of women are actually a little thinner that you're drawing it. It's noticeable in anime and manga style too. Flatter shoulders maybe? Also, neaten up inking. Inking really should be impeccably neat and clean, so try to get some inking practice in. I really do like this, and the fact that your'e doing a daily sketchbook. Extremely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakashi Hatake Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Any tips I would have would be this; Start out drawing the general idea with a pencil LIGHTLY. Do use those short sketchy lines. Practice light flowing lines. Other than that, you're starting out pretty well. Try doodling Maes Hughes from FMA: Brotherhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thank you! Inking, neat. Got it. I tend to ink like I do with a pencil... I should really learn these tools. Practice Inking [ ] Doodle [url="http://images2.fanpop.com/image/polls/344000/344213_1261282725919_full.jpg"]Maes Hughes from FMA: Brotherhood[/url] [ ] Draw the necks of female characters slimmer [ ] Practice Proportions [ ] Practice Hands [ ] Practice Feet [ ] Practice Eye Shading [ ] Alright, let's go. I can do dis. Thank you both very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolta Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I too, am quite a novice, but hasn't learnt how to draw proper pupils. I am so doing something like this. For a beginner, this isn't bad at all. Just a few flaws I can notice that have been pointed out. To be honest, I actually find this hairstyle quite challenging, so I never attempted any similiar hairstyles. The chin needs to be a tad bit sharper to match Yuno. Unless your aiming for adorability. I see a strand of hair coming out from behind her right hand. Is that a handphone strap or a drawing error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 [quote name='Lilly Satou' timestamp='1337927149' post='5946569'] I too, am quite a novice, but hasn't learnt how to draw proper pupils. I am so doing something like this. For a beginner, this isn't bad at all. Just a few flaws I can notice that have been pointed out. To be honest, I actually find this hairstyle quite challenging, so I never attempted any similiar hairstyles. The chin needs to be a tad bit sharper to match Yuno. Unless your aiming for adorability. I see a strand of hair coming out from behind her right hand. Is that a handphone strap or a drawing error? [/quote][quote name='Lilly Satou' timestamp='1337927149' post='5946569'] I too, am quite a novice, but hasn't learnt how to draw proper pupils. I am so doing something like this. For a beginner, this isn't bad at all. Just a few flaws I can notice that have been pointed out. To be honest, I actually find this hairstyle quite challenging, so I never attempted any similiar hairstyles. The chin needs to be a tad bit sharper to match Yuno. Unless your aiming for adorability. I see a strand of hair coming out from behind her right hand. Is that a handphone strap or a drawing error? [/quote] That would be a strap. I have problems with facial proportions most of all. The hair is pretty tough but it's not the toughest thing for me, 'cuz I don't really focus on it... Alright, guys. Up today: Maes Hughes from Brotherhood! Let us hope that I don't completely butcher him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamUnitedNerds Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Pretty good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thank you. Updated with Day 3, which is based upon a tutorial that I followed. I think I'm improving, but I can't really tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakashi Hatake Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 You're definately improving. Her head and ear is a bit unshapely and her shoulders and arms are flat but everything else is better. As much as people say this, practice does make perfect. It'll get repetitive but what you have to do is draw, draw, draw. It's going to take a year or more to get very decent so you have to be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Arms are quite flat because I didn't even pay attention, I just couldn't stand having any blank portion. Kinda why I draw so large. I need to fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Anime necks are usually sharper, just a tad. The shading of the neck is uneasy. Nice details on the hair and eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Why thank you, Daemon. I didn't think that I'd get a comment from you. Anyways, I don't think I'm ready to attempt Maes yet. Dunno what I'm gonna draw today, though. .~. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolta Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Ah yes, Mark Crilley. My friend introduced that guy to me and I learnt how to draw proper heads. And other shiz. Great man. My my, you did do quite a good job in following his steps, and improved, I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 You've definitely improved from before. But... this thread... must. resist. urge. to point out. Hanako... and Lilly Satou... in same convo... made me chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 You should totes continue doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Exams caught up and I forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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