Do you want to become a great artist and for people to admire your works of art, wondering how you made them? Or maybe you are looking to pursue an artistic career and need to improve your skills. Either way, here are some ideas that will help you hone your artistic skills.
Steps
Step 1. One of the most important things in art is to practice
You have probably heard this many times: Practice makes perfect. Even if it is not possible to achieve "perfection" in this area, by practicing drawing every day, you will have the possibility to make numerous progress.
Step 2. Spend a few minutes a day studying your surroundings
Look at the faces of the people you talk to. Notice how the light stands out, creating shadows, and the physiognomy of the complexion. Look at the play of colors and shadows in the surrounding environment and examine the texture or folds of the clothes. These details will help you better understand how real objects and their shapes work. It will come in handy when you are going to draw.
Step 3. Look at the works of other artists
There are many great artists on deviantART, so feel free to visit the site or open an account. Pay attention to the way they draw. Compare the works of various artists, so you can broaden your perspectives. If you prefer, try emulating their style for a day to get a better idea of how they work (but don't attribute it to yourself, unless it actually becomes your style).
Step 4. Another great idea is to find some tutorials
You have a ton of excellent deviantART tutorials for every genre of art industry. Try to find one that is useful to you.
Step 5. Try different artistic techniques
For example, if you normally draw with pencils, try increasing your experiences by using crayons or paints. Alternatively, try digital drawing using a pen tablet and a drawing program for your computer.
Step 6. Try using a template when drawing
Whether it's a picture of a magazine or a fruit basket on your kitchen counter, it's a great idea for practice and will help you improve dramatically.
Step 7. If you are fond of anime or a similar graphic style, it is always best to try it out by adding some realism
It is clear that anime is a more caricatured than realistic style, but realistic drawing will give you a greater mastery of proportions and anatomy, and these notions will be very useful when you have to try your hand at an anime. Knowing the anatomy of the body is important not only for drawing anime, but also for making progress in any art style.
Advice
- If you really intend to become an artist or love to draw, then don't give up. Always try to improve. However, it is good to take a break from time to time and then resume working on your artwork.
- Practice, practice, practice !!! Even if you think you are the worst artist in history, working hard and having a lot of determination, you will make great strides.
- Never get discouraged. The worst thing you could do is say, "I can't draw anything!" or "Maybe, I should give up. I am the most painful artist that has ever existed on the face of the Earth." By saying these things, you will gradually lose your self-esteem and probably will not improve, because you will be convinced that it is an impossible undertaking.
- Instead of getting down on yourself, look at the best sides featured in your designs or what you could work on best. Try saying to yourself, "I'm good at this. Maybe I should perfect it, as it's one of my strengths" or "Maybe I could have improved this, since it's one of my weaknesses, and I should have concentrate on developing it better ". By thinking this way, you will be able to improve more easily.
Warnings
- Don't force yourself to draw faster. All you have to do is focus on what you draw.
- Don't demoralize others either. A true artist always helps his colleagues.
- Don't listen to insults. Just ignore them and forget about them. It could be people who are envious or who don't appreciate you and try to beat you down. Walk tall and keep doing what you believe in!
- However, accept constructive criticism. It can be extremely helpful to get advice or ideas on how to improve your style.
