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I really like art, I do. I think it's a great medium that takes both technical and creative skill to succeed in. But I don't think it has ever stacked up to writing in terms of an art form. I feel like writers can do essentially everything an artist can through his work, and more.
A good writer can easily create a world in your head that you yourself conceptualize through his texts, and then he can expand on it so much more than an artist ever could. He can create a character to a higher degree than an artist. I noticed also that the greatest artists that ever lived - their works have inspired people, but never to the degree that a great writer can. It's mostly coveted by pretentious people, but books can shape people's entire lives.
It's too bad I'm a shit writer, I might have undertaken writing instead. I absolutely envy them.
What do you think?
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I wouldn't consider myself a skilled writer compared to many, but it's a very different sensation to draw something than write about it.
To frame my own experience, most of my experience with writing and storybuilding was DMing tabletop RPGs online. There was tons of writing and worldbuilding involved, though. Yet as vividly detailed as I could make it, I constantly lamented that I couldn't create a good visual representation. It's part of why I started getting into art.
The grass is always greener, I suppose. But there's a reason the likes of Tolkien also dabbled in art.
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what is a good LCD-monitor to buy for the ambitioned tablet painter /ic/ faggot?
mine seems to go out after 10 years of use...
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>>2328320
ultrasharp
for the price of 400 dollas
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>>2328320
/g/ is probably a better board to ask about monitors. Just mentioned you will be doing art and emphasize color accuracy or whatever the fuck.
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>>2328334
i trust my /ic/ brus more first.
whenever i asked /g/ it lead to nothing but contradicting shitposting.
thinking about the Dell U2715H
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2715h.htm
27" workspace makes me drool. working here with an old 21".
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City timelapse critique 2015-12-26 15:22:33 Post No.2327642
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Check this out and i want serious reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxnTtsmIyVU
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Anyone?
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>>2327780
No, because you're on the wrong board. Get the hell out.
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Okay tell me when where?
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How do you guys make progress? How long does it take to do so and what techniques do you use? I feel as if I am going too slow in progress and that's why I need to know your strategies. Pic related: Very shitty art I made.
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>How long does it take to do so
Literally until the day you die or quit art. Nobody just "gits gud" and stops, art is often a constant progression (and it's not always an objectively upward trend).
Composition and color wise I actually like your picture, OP. Zoomed in it's a little rough but it's a nice thumbnail.
Anyway, as general goals to maximize improvement, it's probably nothing you haven't heard before - identify your weak points (either through being reflective and self critical or by getting critiqued by others), and then study those things with books, tutorials, actual studies, etc. Rinse and repeat.
Draw regularly, get that mileage, and remember to do things for fun sometimes too. Even your fun drawings can be done with an idea of improving something. But go into a drawing with an idea of what you want to learn, and try to keep it precise enough that you can keep it in mind as you go.
The idea is to be conscious of your goals and actively stride for them. "Just drawing" will get you half way, for the other half you need deliberate study.
Additionally, make sure you hang onto your old drawings. What I do is arrange them monthly, and at the end of each month I put copy one or two of my favorite drawings for each month into a general folder. Comparing my favorites of a few months ago to my favorites of today can usually be enlightening.
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>Nobody just "gits gud" and stops
Also just to nip this in the bud, inb4 sakimichan/kr0n/other comfort zone artists, you know what I mean and even those artists change little things here and there or polish their workflow.
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three months in hit my first slump. the magic of realizing you must draw what there is not what you think there is is wearing off. Is this natural? If i keep grinding out sketches from life and studying the masters will i get better ( i understand this is probably all you can tell me to do but this is frustrating)
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The hand-holding/honeymoon phase is over. It's all uphill from here, my friend.
http://www.vikingcodeschool.com/posts/why-learning-to-code-is-so-damn-hard
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>>2327331
You know the sycra rowing analogy?
Well you are now in the ocean seeing nothing but ocean. And you have to row west
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>>2327960
oh shit, it was west?
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Favorite beverages to consume whilst working
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Hello there /ic/, first of all as someone who doesnt celebrate christmas, happy holidays!I hope you had tons of satisfying food and laughs with your loved ones.Its around 4 am over here, i am, as usual, sipping my tea and studying on my midnight anatomy run when a question came up to my mind.I wonder what other beverages people enjoy consuming while working.So, in order, if you are intrested the questions are;
-Do you drink anything while you work? If so what is it?
-How do you like your said beverage?
-How long does it take you to down a cup/glass/can and how much you drink?
-Do you think drinking hinders your ability to concentrate? If so, why?
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>>2327113
Tea or coke,water .
depends on the Tea.
depends on how concentrated i work.
no being well hydrated is good for staying productiv.
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OP here, silly me i forgot to give my own answers.
-I tend to drink dark tea while i work
-I like it warm but not boiling
-It takes around 20 minutes per cup and i tend to drink around 3 cups, with 30 minute breaks with each cup
-I actually think rapid consumption really hinders my ability as i start becoming hyper-active.
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>>2327113
Usually I stick with black coffee, or if I'm dehydrated I'll drink water. I don't think what you drink really has an impact on your art unless there is alcohol or if you are not used to large amounts of caffeine or something. Half the time when you get really into a painting you forget you even have a drink by your side and don't end up finishing it.
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Which one would be better to draw professionally, Wacom Pro Large or Cintiq?
If Cintiq, which one of them? There are so many models of it and I just cant decide between them
I cant afford the latest one but some earlier models sure, my budget for a tablet is around 2000 euros
Which would be the best choice?
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no one here has money because everyone here is an artist
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cintiq 22 or 13
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>>2327016
I have a 24HD. I tried the 22 in the store two years ago when I was buying it. They feel the same, its just the size difference. Buying any of them is good. Im not sure about the smaller model and the companion as they are really small so might not be a good investment compared to an intuos or some alternative screen drawing tablet (there are some korean and chinese manufacturers which aint so horrible I heard). I got wacom mainly because I didn't wanna worry if its gonna break down in a few years.
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Lets study more hands /ic/
Why the fuck is this so hard to study from?
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Merry cristmass
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>>2326223
Thanks, happy new year.
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merry cristmas
here some wips
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dream sequence
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Ooh that is interesting. No idea where you're going with it but I'm curious to see more
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Post some god tier album covers.
I'll start
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Happiness - Dance Gavin Dance
Art by Mattias Adolfsson
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No Place - A Lot Like Birds
Art by Bradley Edwards
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>>2322644
That style looks familiar. Also forgot to add my picture is by Burton Silverman.
Tarkus - ELP, Cover by William Neal.
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POST WHAT YOU DREW IN THE PAST HOUR
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Post em now.
Rules:
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-If someone is RUDE tell them to not expect much from an hour's work.
-Posting WIP's, studies, "doodles", and random sketches are highly encouraged.
-The art must be fresh. Like you just drew it in the past hour.
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I drew this around hour ago,
got deleted by mod for being too shitty from other forum
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ic booru
http://ic.booru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=all
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some skeches
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Alternative Stylization Thread 2015-12-19 06:49:54 Post No.2320413
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This thread is meant for artists who might want to try to make stylized work in-between their studies. It is strongly recommended that you use this thread in conjunction with learning the elements and fundamentals of art. You can also discuss the visual elements of various professional artists as well if you keep it relatively articulate and civil.
Submit your drawings, receive feedback or critique others! Share your knowledge and remember to thank those who've critiqued or red-lined your drawings. Most importantly, have fun.
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>be old
>draw like a middle-schooler (at best) with no sign of progress in months
>tangents, bad perspective, HANDS for days
JUST
U
S
T
If I remain at this level for awhile yet I hope things at least become more intuitive for me. I feel like every drawing no matter how low-brow takes an immense internal struggle full of second guesses and sad concessions when I realize I just can't solve a problem
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I want to try some stylized stuff but I always draw fanart. How the hell do I come up with some random character to test this on? How do you guys just draw people?? I know this sounds crazy but I seriously don't know how to decide what to draw.
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Second try, still just a pencil drawing.
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So I saw some person here posting some nice things done in SAI and thought I would try it myself. I think they were called viscousflo or something. If you're still around I'd appreciate a comment or two.
Anyways, it's a neat program but I am still trying to figure it out since I'm used to PS. Anyone here have experience with SAI? Tips? Resources? What tools and settings do you use? I'm mostly using the brush, water, and blue tool on one layer. But the brush and water don't respond consistently how I'd like really. I don't really get what all the sliders for each tool do either.
Posting up my first few paintings, just some mastercopy things because it's easiest for me to learn a tool when copying.
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>>2318637
Last one.
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>>2318636
Looks really nice, is that what you wanted to hear?
Is it possible to make art if you have ADHD? I always want to draw/paint but I can only begin to sketch before I get bored and want to stop. Should I just make abstract art that only takes a few minutes to make
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what makes you bored
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there is no such thing as adhd, its just one of those social special snowflake memes
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99% of the population has "adhd" and would rather find something with instant gratification, e.g videogames/tv/shitposting
its the 1% who decide to focus on a skill for long term gratification and they produce some memorable things..
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Are there any recommended books for learning to draw with charcoal? Links would very much be appreciated
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>>2327357
Shell out the cash and attend Watts Atelier online. Best charcoal based drawing course you'll ever take.