Why is going beyond the sketch phase fucking impossible? I think

>>2895747
It looks stylised, it's kinda cool yo

When drawing a character's head what I personally do is taking the sketch (layer A), make a duplicate (layer B), erase everything on layer B except for mouth, nose, eyes, eyebrows. Then, I refine what I'm left with by erasing protruding, unnecessary lines and adding others where needed (to fill gaps for instance). As for the rest, I reference off of the layer below. This is what I do to preserve the satisfactory look of the initial sketch

>>2895747
your mind is selecting the good lines subconsciously but when you do line art you have to fill the gaps in your knowledge.

Also why paper drawings give better drawing results for noobies

You have issues with basic symmetry ( mouth corners for example)


sage

>>2895747
It's because you don't know where the lines are supposed to go.
When you look at the sketch, you brain fills in the details for you and makes it seem nice. When you start to outline, the flaws can't be hidden so it looks like shit.

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>>2896058
>>2896048
>>2896023
So what you're saying is to skip lines all together, right?

>>2895747
Needs varied line weight.

>>2897169
No, improve your understanding and good linework will come with it.

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>>2897190
>learn and you'll get better
Why even post a reply if you're going to be captain obvious and not even include an image.

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>>2897169
Kinda reminds me of the first artwork in our st/ic/ky.

I don't mean to be rude, but I also doubt you're at the stage where you don't know what you should study.

>>2897261
Ouch, you're right, I see the resemblance, I honestly don't know what to do anymore.

>>2897288
Kudos for admitting that.
Get rid of symbol drawing entirely, not just partially. (Keys to drawing, flipped Stravinsky etc.)
Read a book or follow a course (drawabox recommended), take it easy, don't try to reinvent the wheel.
If you're unsure, just ask yourself - what makes da Vinci's work better than mine? (line, shape, form, gesture, visual library, composition, confidence...) And then practice that, one by one.

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>>2897261
>>2897288
I like to think I'm competent and if a bit directionless.