teaching myself to draw in one year (ep. 1)

I have wanted to learn to draw for almost all my life. This time, I'm actually going to do it. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

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Links to all the videos I watched + my practice sheets and works can be found on this notion template:

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edited by: me :)
00:00 intro (why am I doing this?)
02:40 picking a starting point
04:22 learning shape & perspective
11:50 self-portrait
14:51 closing thoughts + next week's topic
17:05 finished works
17:40 subscribe!

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music:

Where We Used to Play - Omori OST
All Together Now! - Omori OST
Happy Journey - Yu Peng Chen
Metro On Ice - Kirby and the Forgotten Land OST
Trip to Alivel Mall - Kirby and the Forgotten Land OST
Journey into Sweet Dreams - Yu Peng Chen

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#digitalart #art #dish

[anonymousina]

As someone who was self taught, it was tough but learning anatomy is quite fun for me...

[chdd]

I'm a self-taught artist who started drawing as a little child, so about 20 years ago, and let me tell you... you're insanely good at this. Way more than you realize it, you have no idea. You're starting at such a high level out of just observation, I don't think it will take you a whole year to accomplish your goals, I'll definitely be checking in on every video.

btw some of your practice I thought was footage from the tutorials you were watching until I realized it was you doing it. I think I've praised it all enough to make this comment weird, but I'm legitimately impressed, and I can't help it when it's a new artist growing. keep it up!

[leandro]

"Oh shoot, I'm drawing on the wrong layer"
You're officially an artist now.

Jokes aside, as an artist myself, I'm kinda proud of how quickly you learned some of this stuff. They are daunting even for more experienced artists. Keep up the progress!

[moosupernova]

The beginning really resonated with me. It's daunting trying to pick up skills as an adult. +1 random joining you on your journey

[meatrida]

i'm so happy you've decided to teach yourself!! it's gonna be hard but it'll be awesome, i feel like watching these videos is going to give me lots of inspiration to get back into my childhood hobby as well :D

[dishh]

thank you for joining me on this journey! links to all the resources along with my practice sheets and more can be found in the description :)
hang out live while I practice -> twitch.tv/dish

[werido]

As an artist myself who’s been drawing all my life, it takes time and dedication and effort to get good. But it is worth it! Go Dish!!! You won’t regret it!

[vixtalityy]

this is so insanely helpful to me, as a digital artist. i’ve had a massive art block for over a year and watching this it really makes me want to get back into art, thank you discomfort strimmer 😌❤️

[xSkyHigh]

I started to draw 3 years ago when I a friend of mine inspired me. I always thought I had to start drawing as a kid to be good, but I'm currently at a skill level where I'm comfortable making a visual novel, where I draw all the characters and backgrounds myself. It's never too late!

[soupforsage]

as someone whos been drawing for ~8 years now i still struggle with a lot of the things you're learning and i think that how fast you picked up basic shape and perspective is very impressive. its important to be easy on your self in these baby steps because it can be very easy to be defeatist about it. this is a very cute adventure so far, and your art is already very cool!

[saccharinecrystals]

as someone who really loves to draw, you're way more serious about it than me lmao. this is giving me the inspiration to actually put some more thought into what i draw, thank you!! also, it'll be really fun to watch your journey, and i can't wait to see how your art will look in a year, it already looks very good :)

[mangoiguess]

As an artist myself, this is actually insanely good for a beginner!
I feel like if you keep going at the same rate you'll be able to reach your end goal by the end of this journey, so please keep going

[yumebloom]

us artists are very excited for this ms dish!!! hopes that we can walk thru this art journey with you, many things will be encountered on the art

[gardengummies]

now that you can draw, learn how to avoid art block at all costs.

[Orangeee]

Default brushes I would recommend you use on procreate are the
HB pencil: for a traditional pencil look
Monoline: for when you’re doing an animated art look (for the chibi art) and the colouring
Round brush: for the colour blocking!

Good luck with this challenge and ur art journey, BUT most of all don’t forget to have fun! <3

[siwitea]

I've been art blocked for almost 4 years now (traumatic event), and I wanted to do exactly the same kind of stream program someday to be accountable like you are doing. I may have drifted away from drawing now (because I have not healed completely yet) but I'll be there in your streams to support you and those that need it !!!

[sketchydenki]

As an self taught artist myself i am so happy that u didn't straight jump into portrait drawing, basic shapes are like building block of any art, it was really good art for someone new 🤗🤗

[paulogodoyp]

I wish you the best in this journey Dish! Been learning art for 4 years now and it's one of the best things I've done

[youkaicafe]

Honestly I can tell dish has natural talent for art, I’m so excited to see your progress ms dish I’m sure you’ll blow yourself away with a beautiful self portrait at the end! :)

[kuroneko]

As an artist who has been drawing for almost 10 years now, do keep one thing in mind that in most instances, your taste develops faster than your skills. You don't feel satisfied and end up comparing your self to others and there's nothing wrong with that. So you should give yourself some time and strive to improve. Even friendly competitions with your friends help a lot. So try to take baby steps

But apart from that you picked up the basics pretty quickly. Hope you have a great time and I am excited to see your journey <3