>digital inking without a cintiq
stop being a cunt, if you can't do it with a regular intuos you can't do it with a cintiq
>>2441742
That's what the stabilizer is for bitch nigga.
>average cintiqfag
Does anyone have any good references/infographics on animals? I'm particularly looking for rodents
Is Miura one of the few actually skilled Jap comic artists? I know a lot of weebs are retarded and don't have standards, but he seems to be genuinely skilled compared to western standards.
>could there be some skilled artists in this entire country and industry????
Gee anon, maybe
>>2441474
I have a feeling this post really has the power to cause a giant shitstorm that no one will find entertaining in the end. And I don't even like anime.
Calling it
>>2441474
It's a yes / no question. So this is obviously bait.
What are some good mechanical pencilsx
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Automatic Pencil
I like the weight of it. It has a narrow sleeve so it's easy to see the point or use it accurately against a ruler, the sleeve is also retractable so less prone to breaking if you keep it into your bag. It also has a nice range of lead sizes available.
Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil
>/thread
I mean, if you're just doing sketching, bic isn't a bad choice. 0.7 is a good weight to sketch in, their rubber grips are comfy, and they're dirt cheap so you dont have to worry about losing them.
I only go through my dA notifications every month or 2 or 3 (unless they're feedback). The last time I went through them, I noticed that the art from quite a few of the artists I used to love started looking just horrible. I'm looking again right now, and a good 60-70% of the artists I'm watching are now putting out art that looks terrible to me, whereas just a few months back I thought they were pretty good or great.
Has this ever happened to you guys? Something similar? Is it because most people start plateauing at a certain point? Is it a symptom of personal art growth? Is it both? Is it something else?
>>2447076
it's you who's getting better so you start noticing stuff and things
You know the answer to all these problems.
>>2447091
i know, but other people might have different takes or personal experiences that are interesting. that's what i'd like to see
What am I doing wrong ?
>2000x2000
>not posted in the beginner thread
>drawing anime faces as a start
i hope this is bait
>>2446948
> 2000x2000
what resolution should i be working in?
>>2446944
dude, you can't even watch a 5 minutes long proko's video and prefer to flail helplessly and pollute /ic/ with more shitty threads?
Because we should not have to make new threads or post in draw threads with our fundamental exercises.
Feel free to post even the smallest exercise you have done to show you are still trying, do not give up, make your mom proud.
AVOID asking unrelated questions, There is a question thread for that.
Visit the usual "Art book Thread" to find your desired books.
Do not forget to PLEASE RESIZE and crop your images before uploading them. 1kpx is fine.
Before asking "what should I read/view/study/learn," Read the f*cking sticky, it's there for a reason: >>1579290
There's a new sticky in town! You can see it at https://www.reddit.com/comments/46sb9k/
>Thread study: Try to draw/paint the opening or any other following images.
Feel free to post your original works as well if you're trash.
TRY TO BE MORE ACTIVE AND GIVE PEOPLE SOME FEEDBACK - many studies are left unreplied, which is a bit sad and can be quite demotivating for the people that try their best to improve, but are left directionless.
Old Thread >>2436770
Show me some of the best pixel art that you have done
Previous thread: >>2431536
Post your current drawing here and give constructive critique to others!
Please make sure your posted image is clear, downsized to around 1000 pixels wide, rotated to the correct orientation, and that any unused space is cropped.
If you want critique on a drawing from the previous thread, you can delete it there and repost in this one.
>dA /ic/ group :
http://4chan-ic.deviantart.com
>/ic/ Resources/Reference/Downloads/Links:
>General resources :
http://sites.google.com/site/4chanic/
http://sites.google.com/site/artandwhatnot/
http://characterdesigns.com/
http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-3.html
http://finaltrinity.tumblr.com/post/13163064364/art-references-tumblr-accounts
>fellowBro's books :
http://mediafire.com/?i44dwzkf9j9n8
>Figure Drawing Tool:
http://pixelovely.com/gesture/figuredrawing.php
http://posemaniacs.com/
>Photoshop Brushes
http://cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/tower_of_evilzz
Very early drawing, still haven't gotten to darkest or lightest values yet or rendering. Just looking for some early feedback.
>>2440699
give his face some kind of expression
I've been saving up 2k bucks to buy myself a wacom cintiq 22hd touch tablet, is it worth?
I like to make drawings like the pic and I wanna know more about digital drawing
How long did it take to save up 2k?
What else are you looking to purchase?
Do you draw digitally often? Or is this your first tablet?
>>2446874
I saved up for 2 months at my job and I only want to get the tablet and a program to let me draw, it'll be my first tablet and I am an amateur DIGITAL artist, but I have lots of years drawing on paper with shading so I'm not a complete dunce
>>2446876
Okay but have you ever painted before
none of my art comes from my head
everything is just me procedurally smashing things together and just letting my hand do whatever it wants as thoughtlessly as if im drawing a merc_wip
it works for the most part
but no matter how interesting it is
it doesnt feel like mine
like I can be like
"im going to draw this"
but it isnt me drawing it
its me figuring out what it actually is
>>2446806
I do that too but not all the time
Like I use it as a technique to come up with more "subconscious" ideas that I would come up with normally. Me when drawing subconsciously: bizarre, surreal things that I can't always even explain what they are - me when drawing consciously: naked girls with guns
>>2446806
I think everyone does this. If you actually could conceive a crisp image in your head, and put it on paper exactly as you envisioned it, you'd lose the drive after 10 minutes. After all, it would just be physical labour.
The joy of drawing and painting is exactly because you keep figuring 'it' out and extrapolating from what's on the paper to create something beautiful.
>>2446824
I have some mental imagery but its painfully frustrating how lacking it is
like ill have a girl in my mind
she has an dark yale blue legion cap and a carrot orange raincoat over a dark blue and brown baja
I can imagine what she does and how she would smile and all the colors perfectly
but a single line of structure is completely lost to me
Anyone else use the Uniball Air? It's a relatively new roller ball pen that lets you vary your line width and makes quite wide lines that look like they were made by a felt tip pen because so much ink comes but there's no nib to wear out.
Any other oddball cheap pens out there? I like the Uniball Jetstream but it's pretty run of the mill in terms of creating line. Also the ink in the Uniballs is waterproof and high quality. I've heard the Pentel Rolling writer is interesting but hard to find.
>>2446366
Spot the uniball marketer
>>2446379
No, I'm just convinced this great new product will be revolutionary to the market. Since the first day I used my new Uniball Air, I didn't need any other pens. I've recommended the Uniball Air to my whole all-American family. They too fell in love with this product.
>>2446385
Me too friend ! Ever since I started using the Uniball Air™ my inking has dramatically improved, my grandmas cancer has healed and I have a harem of women at my disposal every night.
What keeps us from drawing every second of every available hour to become the best?
>>2441764
the urge to make shit threads like this one
Work.
Eating.
Other leisure activities.
Shitposting on /ic/.
You'd probably get sick of it drawing that much.
You'd probably get repetitive strain or carpal tunnel.
You're making threads like this so you don't have the spark anyway.
>get urge to draw things you like
>realize you're shit
>get urge to practice
>ok that's enough
rinse and repeat
/humblebrag
anyways just got into anime like a month ago, never thought I would become a weeb but here I am. Getting started with manga drawing. What do you guys think?
>>2438892
It's pretty decent and I'd say close if not far better than nosebros art.
>>2438892
The neck is too long, among other features.
Keep studying the human body proportions. Search the beginner thread. They may give you a more useful critique there.
Grand Prize
>You drew everyday for a long time, longer than anyone else. Congratulations. You are the best
Rules
>Update every day at: http://www.lavaflake.com/draw/
>The deadline for submissions is 23:59:59 GMT each day
>You should spend at least 30 minutes on each update
>Miss a day and you lose a token, FAQ is the first post.
>Miss another day within a month and you're eliminated.
>Progress updates are ok but they will be policed like other submissions
>Please wait until page 9 to start a new thread
>Please link to past thread
>Have fun.
Entry into the 10th challenge is open until Friday at 23:59:59 GMT. People who join after then will be entered into the less awesome Last Artist Standing #11
FAQ:
Something's broken, what do I do?
>The site is currently in the alpha phase of development and is being built around us as we compete so sometimes things go wrong. If you ever need any help send me a tweet @LavaFlake or shoot me an email [email protected].
What do we draw?
>Whatever you want. At this point there's no required topic so draw your heart out. Make sure you submit at least a half hour of work or you may get a low effort warning.
What's a low effort warning?
>The goal is to get people to draw every day by turning it into a competition. The low effort warning system is to prevent people from posting last minute, quick sketches when they're feeling lazy. If you receive a warning and it happens again within a month you'll be eliminated.
>This rule has been the cause of a lot of concern amongst newer artists so let me reiterate: this system is to police low effort content and has nothing to do with the quality of the work. New artists are more than welcome.
What happens if I'm eliminated?
>A new Last Artist Standing challenge starts every week. If you get eliminated then get it together and rejoin next week.
How can there be a new Last Artist Standing challenge every week?
>This is a way to let new artists join in and to allow re-entry for the eliminated. Every week a new challenge is started. If you joined on week 1 and make it to week 2 then your daily submission counts for both the first and second Last Artist Standing. If you get eliminated then you're eliminated from both challenges and you'll be able to rejoin next week.
Will I have an advantage if I join later in the week?
>The winner of a Last Artist Standing will be the artist with the longest streak. If you join on day 1 and last until day 85 then you'll have a streak of 85. If there's only one person left in the challenge when you're eliminated but they joined on Day 7 then they'll need to continue on for another week. If they're eliminated before then, you win.
this is a list of anons who regularly stream, this list will be updated as we move forward, if you wish to be included please post you name/stream profile.
streamers
https://picarto.tv/aimai
https://picarto.tv/assqi
https://picarto.tv/Containercore
https://picarto.tv/CraniumOverLord
https://picarto.tv/dotesq
https://picarto.tv/EldritchSinner
https://picarto.tv/JMGNfunbox
https://picarto.tv/lavaflake
https://picarto.tv/LoomisAlter
https://picarto.tv/magicoreo
https://picarto.tv/nakedoats
https://picarto.tv/N4F
https://picarto.tv/radianart
https://picarto.tv/Tatara
twitch: professorsugoi
twitch: kiaraskuro
https://picarto.tv/nuckles
https://picarto.tv/andrae
https://picarto.tv/lokkilokki
https://picarto.tv/Sorensen
Sketchonk@twitch
Lonku@picarto
this link directs you to see the past submissions of artist without being part of the challenge. sort of like a "passive viewer mode" at a zoo where all the animals are actually genetic abominations.
>http://lavaflake.com/draw/active.php
wow guys so many weeks! you're doing really great! i believe it and so should you.
