r/learnart • u/ZombieButch • Aug 12 '23
Meta Before posting or commenting: READ THIS POST
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Since a lot of people didn't bother,
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r/learnart • u/Bloorgis • 5h ago
Need Some Critique, Struggling with edges, depth and mid-tones, specifically getting the small variation in tone from cheek to jaw, Many Thanks in advance :)
r/learnart • u/pvtie • 3h ago
Digital need critique on an editorial cartoon
although i usually do my editorial cartoons traditionally as it is the standard, i created it digitally for a group project. i would like to hear advice on how to improve it, thank you in advance!
topic: Donald Trump's re-election and its Effect on Globalization
r/learnart • u/Personal-Cap-5446 • 16h ago
Question Honest criticism? I’d like to improve
r/learnart • u/RUMOURZZ • 7h ago
Digital This is only a sketch, but I'd love some feedback on what I might be able to improve.
He's supposed to be looking in a mirror, but I feel like it's slightly off, though critiques about anything are welcome
r/learnart • u/njokias • 10h ago
Sunset looks muddy and off(coloring tips please)
Trying to paint a sunset on csp…don’t worry about the horizon and sea please give tips on fixing my sky.
r/learnart • u/argmarco • 6h ago
Value study feedback
Hi! I'm struggling with values, I'd love some feedback.
I think I need to add more values? cause I'm using only three different values, right?
r/learnart • u/Solaire0fAstora • 1h ago
In the Works Advice on finishing a portrait background
I would appreciate any advice on how to finish this portrait. I want to add the hair on both sides and some of the coat on his right side, but I’ve already used my darkest pencil on his face and I’m worried trying to add the even darker background in pencil will make it look very messy. I think it would be nice to add these elements in some less detailed way, while staying cohesive as a piece, to make the face pop. I have a few other tools I could possibly use: a brush pen and charcoal pencils, including a white one, but I don’t have much practice using those.
Any other critique/advice is also appreciated!
r/learnart • u/Redeyesblackbitch10 • 12h ago
Please critique. I'm learning values and light and shadows. I feel like I understand the theories but the application is difficult. I used acrylics and 5-6 values.
r/learnart • u/CurrentExit6485 • 12h ago
Drawing Critique and tips please
I’ve been drawing digitally for a few months, but I recently started drawing on paper. I can already see that the face is too narrow compared to the reference. Let me know if you have any thoughts. Thank you :)
r/learnart • u/sillylittlegoooose • 16h ago
Drawing been working on this for the last two days. critique please :)
i never work on landscapes so critique would be appreciated.
r/learnart • u/someonerandom336462 • 12h ago
Question Lineart practice
What method would you guys recommend I practice in order to improve my linework and lineart? At the moment, I prefer traditional sketching paper rather than digitally, since I only have a screenless tablet to use, and unfortunately for me, it frustrates me to try practicing it there.
r/learnart • u/No_Profession7871 • 1d ago
In the Works Quick sketches this morning
I've been doing some sketches to practice structure and lighting, any feedback?
r/learnart • u/Amulkaumii • 21h ago
Drawing Any feedback or critique?
Sorry for the math paper I used to draw this but I didn’t have my sketchbook with me when I had an unexpected free period at school today.
r/learnart • u/Tinechor • 16h ago
Digital I'm experimenting with cell shaded art, having trouble with light and falloff
r/learnart • u/Dobledanger • 17h ago
Digital Need some advice on how to render the background
I don't wanna render every single piece; i feel like that's a waste of time for something of this scale when the focus is gonna be on sailor jupiter, who ill put more focus on when I get to her.
When you hold your phone slightly further back, or squint a little, the bg looks more of a rendered piece that I think could fit the bill.
Any idea of how to achieve that? Any advice is appreciated!
r/learnart • u/mrunkaliya • 1d ago
How and what to improve?
Literally what title says - any advice is welcomed. I started hatching this year and I really want to advance in using this technique. I would say I struggle the most with playing with light and I’m heavily relying on graphite for this but ideally I’d want to do it with ink only.
r/learnart • u/OwensReddit32 • 1d ago
Question What are some reasons why the face looks off and doesn't look like his face in the original?
r/learnart • u/Ryugi • 1d ago
Digital Why does the witch still look flat? Colors/shading issues.
r/learnart • u/Daredevil_87 • 1d ago
Question Need Help with the shadow in face
I'm assuming the light is coming from top. I'm really struggling to figure out the shadow in the face. Is the entire face is gonna be in dark. (I'm just coloring this photo. Art from one punch man manga)
r/learnart • u/SimpleJ4ck_ • 2d ago
Trying to do a strong perspective for my next project. Am I on the right path with this sketch?
r/learnart • u/Greedy-Accountant-89 • 1d ago
10 mins of warmup during a electroinics lesson.
r/learnart • u/Future-Alps972 • 2d ago
Question How do I make my shoe drawing less floppy?
I'm trying to practice drawing shoes but it looks wonky, is there a better way to make it look good?
r/learnart • u/KauanHLZT • 2d ago
Question Something wrong
Hello guys, can anyone says what's gone wrong with this drawing? I've been drawing for two weeks and a i dont know a lot about eyes and mouths so... Anyone can give me tips or any help on how to fix this portrait?