DRAW THIS, NOT THAT! [simple ways to fix stiff + boring art]

i was so art blocked because of this! I hope this advice helps you as much as it helped me!!!

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[Ghoulien_Cat]

The first example is pretty much
Left: School Photo
Right: Actually Happy

[mayomadness]

The eyebrow controversy: I put my eyebrows visible most of the time, it’s so much easier to show expressions especially if you have a more simple style

[THEWLFBY]

"Give them something to do other than posing, unless their canonically a model"
Hirohiko Araki: *Nervous Sweating*

[SC-wzvh]

My personal hell is being able to picture what I want to draw to the detail and then not be able to do it. Like, I know what I want, pls god let me draw it 😭

[alexac]

Lebleblebleh is the real mvp here, they’ve been here since the beginnings

[lupa]

I know that it doesn't interest everyone who draws, but I feel that my art improves significantly when I start drawing comics! It forces you to think about the context around your character and what do you want the public to understand from each scene. I recommend it as practice for anyone who has difficulties at the moment to come with those kinds of things naturally. No need to do a big comic for that, just a one-page comic makes your brain practice those things.

[HazasDump]

I genuinely recommend that when you guys think the image in your head is exactly how you want the drawing to be, pay a lot more attention to the details, but in your head. What I mean is that usually the "detailed" drawing we have in our heads is not really that detailed, because our brain finishes what's not complete. Therefore, if you force yourself to see the little things in the illustration you're imagining, all the problems it actually has will come up.

[khunagueroagnis]

Me: Stares at drawing of girl smiling straight at me and equal
Lavendertowne: Come, I am God and I am here to guide you

[Cardinal_Skull]

This was probably the most helpful advice I will ever get in my art career. My teachers (since I haven't hit high school yet) have done nothing but say "that looks really good! Keep working on your art!" and that's it. Like. Boi

[galactic_goat_]

The first picture looks more like a school picture than an actually living person. Making drawings feel alive is how people can draw better. I feel like that’s one of the differences of art that is “good” or “bad.”

[into_the_sketchiverse]

Lavendertowne is a better art teacher than any I have ever had in school.

[channel]

"Your final product doesn't look like what you had in mind."
Me who can barely draw a square and was imagining the Mona Lisa: *Yes.*

[marlymarly]

I’m glad that you talked about your art block and insecurities, because I think it’s important to recognize that many of the talented artists we look up to suffer from the same creative problems. We’re all human and we are all learning, so thank you for being honest because it teaches a lot.

[drpepperenjoyerr]

the dont side is literally what all of my art looks like 100% of the time.

[MimiMei]

I don’t think i ever mentioned this, but your Intro is so cute! 🥺✨

[loubettgarzacuevas]

The second tip about the poses was so helpful and it literally felt like a bonk on the head since I have been drawing head down this whole time and I had no clue that it was stopping me from making my character more relaxed, thank you so much! I love all of your videos and your artstyle!! :))

[wowgee]

ive been having sm trouble with bodies lately and it made me so frustrated to the point of not drawing. seeing how you drew them on the "do" side was such a big "omg you can do that???" moment cuz i never thought of starting from the bottom but it makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE. im actually actually excited to draw now ty

[Tendo]

I wasn't aware there was an eyebrow controversy. And to that, I have to say:

OH NO, THIS CARTOON DRAWING ISN'T PERFECTLY ACCURATE TO REAL LIFE! WHATEVER WILL I DO?!

[SnowFox-gvrn]

I will admit, I don’t like hearing artists being self deprecating, especially since I have a bad habit of doing that. HOWEVER, I always appreciate it when artists explain that they want to improve on something or when they explain about how they have been struggling with art block/motivation/etc. I remember looking at artists that were better than me and feeling bad because I thought they never struggled at all. But sometimes they would mention that they have been struggling with a part of their art in one way or another, and that makes me feel less alone.

I know a phrased that to make it sound like “I enjoy seeing other artists suffer, ” which is not what I mean. Whenever art it is are honest with their struggles but also talk about how they want to improve or help others by learning from their experience, it makes me feel so much better about my own art. It also makes me look at other people’s art in admiration and respect instead of thinking “I will never be as good as them.” Even something as simple as “I’ve been trying to get better at (blank) lately, and I wanted to practice it in this drawing. I don’t think it turned out the best, but I’m proud of myself for trying and I know why I can try to do next time!” There’s a difference with being self deprecating and being honest.

Thank you so much for sharing you experience with us! I know it can be intimidating, but hearing your experience and having the desire to improve makes me feel better about my own insecurities with my art. Sorry this was a long ramble, but I just had a bit to say on the matter

[Nox_.]

Your art tips are always in my mind, just shows how well you can teach other people and how amazing you are, thank you