How good is my daughters artwork?

Question

Hi. Our 13 yr old daughter has a real passion for art, particularly sketching in the areas of Japanese anime art. She has an amazing imagination for her drawings. I wondered if I can get some honest opinions on here of her work. Her drawings can be found on my Yahoo 360 site under "Sophie's artwork". This is only a select few.

I think she has a real talent but the question is how much for a 13 yr old really as the ones I have seen of this age group are not so good (or perhaps I am biased, lol!).

Anyway, I would love for her work to be recognised somewhere but where and at 13 she is a little too young?

Answer 1

Here art is very well done. Good proportion :)

I don't think you are biased, I think she' got a good eye and now would be a good time to start her in some lessons to help develop her talent. Just make sure the lessons don't become like work and make her love drawing less. It's something I've seen happen :)

Recognition is less important than what you're doing right now which is encouraging and appreciating her talents.

Answer 2

I looked on your 360 blog but could not find any header or link or entry related to.., "Sophie's Work".

However - by sheer repetition she will excel at her art. She could be great or just good. We parents "sometimes" tend to take good work our children do and misconstrue it as absolute brilliance (its our nature - so sue us already).

However - as I said, as long as she maintains an interest and keeps doing it - she will get better and better and better. And any professional artist worth their salt will tell you they continue the learning process even though they are top notch, its an ongoing process. They (for the most part) just did not become masters over night.

I feel disappointed I didn't get to see her work - but just the same, always be positive with her on her work, don't over brag to her and certainly don't under brag. Encourage her, but don't get so caught up you nag her unknowingly because that has killed more talent in a kid than any negative criticism ever could.

My best wishes for her and may your pride beam through the roof.

PS.
I might also suggest she study and try drawing the human skeletal system and learn proper scale, dimension by drawing rudimentary skeletons and muscle mass. This is advice my Uncle (who is an artist and sculptor) gives without fail.

Also get her an art book on perspective - drawing rooms, objects and such. No artist can do without learning perspective points.

Answer 3

I think she's well above average for 13 year old. however, I would not encourage her to pursue japanamation because so many people draw this stuff now and make about 20 dollars a year doing it! plus, I personally think it is only a fad. this style will probabley be ousted by the time she's 17. encourage her art, but don't push her to make a career out of it unless she becomes incredibley skilled. I've seen many people get a fine arts degree (one had a masters in music)only to become the assistant manager at arby's. no foolin'.

Answer 4

copying a style isn't proof of talent but it is how most artists begin--drawing Snoopy in 3rd grade or something. She needs to develop her own style at some point though to be considered an artist.

Answer 5

I think she's good, but as said before, she needs to work on her own style, imagine if every artist copies the artwork of another one! And in my opinion, she has to work on the chiaroscuro, cus if her drawings doesn't have shadows, they won't have volume either.
Good work girl!

Answer 6

particular. inventive creation isn't considered labour and so the youngster labour regulations won't word. in spite of the shown fact that, being a minor, she won't have the potential to sign contracts that are legally binding on her own. For that, she will choose a determine/parent.

Answer 7

Let keep here drawing from here heart and soul and you will see what is coming out here.

Answer 8

Keep her at art classes to improve further, i am quiet impressed she definitely has talent.!!!
Good Luck.!!!