i sttared to draw a year ago and it seem lik im not getting better?

Question

i just want to get a lil better

Answer 1

You need to draw everyday, or nearly everyday (missing occasionally is not a problem). You need to draw hard stuff--what's hard for you. It's like lifting weights: You don't get strong lifting the easy weights--you've got to tell your body and mind it's time to get stronger (that it's time to get better at drawing).
Several drawings a day are better than only one, but not necessarily at the same time (that is, all in a row for an hour or two). Also, for your drawing practice, it is probably best to concentrate on accuracy, getting the lines right, and leave the shading and color and other aspects for other drawings. Accuracy is your primary challenge.
A great book on drawing, highly recommended: "Keys to Drawing" by Bert Dodson. You can buy it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Keys-Drawing-Bert-Dodson/dp/0891343377/sr=8-1/qid=1167068841/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-4962494-0339242?ie=UTF8&s=books

Answer 2

There are a lot of methods for drawing and none of them work, while all of them work. It just depends on who you are and how you think. the biggest problem with drawing is training more mind to look at the world in a different way. When we are kids we are taught to draw in symbols like a house or a tree or a stick figure as a person. The biggest enemy of realistic are is the LINE. If you can draw 95% with SHADING and 5% LINE you'll find your art looks a lot better.

Its true that you probably need some guidance through an art course of some kind. You also might want to think about your subject matter. For me, my drawings are only good when I'm inspired and I need to a reference to draw anything of value. Take a lot of pictures if you have the means and always search the web for new references. You might not like your own drawings because you aren't moved by the things you draw.

Sometimes its good to just step away from it for a day or two and do something else. When you come back, you'll be fresh. Remember, if its not fun, then its not going to be good.

This may sound radical, but you may also want to take all your old work and give it away to the people that like it or, as I did, have a nice big bonfire. It will feel good because you sound like you are your worst critic. If you look at your old work and think it sucks, its because you HAVE gotten better and are seeing the flaws in your old work. Get rid of it and start fresh. Confidence isn't mandatory but it will help.

Answer 3

It'll take a lot of time and lot of practice.

I'd recommend trying to maybe get a drawing class in too. That's what REALLY helped me out. Now I can draw pretty close to professionally if I try, but the difference is I've been drawing my whole life.

You might also want to try looking online, and practicing from other pictures (although don't claim it as your own or something! Just use 'em for practice!). You can also find some great examples to help you learn online if you look.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I know this seems repetitive, but practice does really help. I've been drawing since I could remember but I became serious with my art work last year. Practice has helped improve with my drawing skills.

1. My advice to you is to first draw something simple, like a sphere, box... anything... and include its shadows.

2. Then, as much as I do not want to admit it, research will help. Research pictures of drawings. Also, examine objects around you, look at its shape, texture, shadow, value...

3. One of the best ways to practice drawing is to print out pictures (of simple objects, nothing complex like people or animals) and draw them. Work on 3-D objects.

4. When you feel comfortable, then move to the more complex images. Eventually, work on observational art. Pick out any everyday objects to be your model, and draw it!

I'm not an expert with painting but I'm pretty sure that to become better with painting you should also practice! Honestly, research and practice will really help you out with your drawing skills!! Really! I say this from experience.

Answer 5

Well...I started to draw also about a year ago...however I don't always draw....But sometimes I'm good at drawing and other times my drawings suck...sometimes it depends on what you're drawing....like if you liek to draw one thing it may be bad cause it's hard or it may be good cause you enjoy drawing that specific thing...etc
But remember to keep on practicing...cause that will help you become better and better...
Sorry if my info isn't very helpful.. :]

Answer 6

If you don't feel like you're getting any better, try looking at drawing books or taking an art class. Maybe you just need a little direction. If you keep practicing and working at it, you will get better.

Answer 7

Try to enroll in a short or week end courses in drawing or sketching, this will help you to learn basic knowledge in your particular interest and you can interact to immediately to your instructor. Also, apply a membership in drawing club around your home town.

Answer 8

just keep on drawling and practicing, if you enjoy it you will get better and better at it. something that doesn't look good to you
might look good to others. i love to draw and i think they look bad but other people enjoy it