Questions tagged [drawing]
For questions about the use of pens, pencils, chalk, etc. to create images or patterns on a 2-D surface.
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Help on trying to achieve a specific type of shading
I want to more or less figure out the mechanism behind a specific type of shading, as seen in the following image (the artist is moderndayjames):
Attempt #1:
Attempt #2:
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How to draw human body in chest/collarbone area?
As I have found myself learning more about the human body anatomy, and less focused on the human anatomy of the face, I am struggling with the latter.
I am an expressionist. I do want accuracy, and ...
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What are the different pencil/pen holding techniques for drawing? Which should be followed in which case?
I have seen on Instagram that artists are able to draw curved lines which appear as if drawn by machines.
I have also observed artists holding their pen in different ways than what is taught in ...
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Why are parallel lines in the real world not drawn parallel as they head to the vanishing point?
I'm working through Perspective Made Easy, and the introductory section about parallel lines has thrown me, specifically pages 23 through 25. The diagrams are especially confusing to me; for example, ...
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How to tell a story through pencil drawings?
When sketching, I can usually visualize a comic strip containing multiple images that tell a story. I want to try merge the images of a comic strip into a single drawing that has a story. I don't know ...
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Can an artist use graphite powder made for dry lubricant?
Graphite powder for use by artists costs significantly more than graphite powder used as a dry lubricant. Is the latter usable for artistic purposes? Is it hazardous in any way?
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Pastel fixative
I have used a Winsor & Newton fixative for my dry pastel works. However, when I touch it, the pastel still comes off.
Is there any way I can completely fix my pastel paintings?
I sprayed fixative ...
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How to draw eyes shape - more-or-less formal algorithm
What is the shape of an eye like exactly?
I am learning to draw (portrait in pencil, front face view).
Occasionally and intuitively I can draw an eye correctly (real-like), but I cannot explain ...
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Loomis head construction from extreme angles [duplicate]
I am practising the head construction based on Loomis method but finding it difficult to draw the extreme angles, and the neck placement on them, so, I haven't moved to the facial features yet. I have ...
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Homemade fixative for chalk pastel?
After I make a piece of art with chalk pastels, it gets smudged all over. I don't want to go out and get fixative, and we don't have hairspray, so I was wondering if there is any household item that ...
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How can I fix my silver sharpie? [duplicate]
So recently I pulled my mint condition -or so i thought- silver sharpie out from my art box. I never dipped it in anything or something, but for some reason, the nib has turned brown and only a small ...
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Where to start to learn drawing online [closed]
I am almost new to drawing. I hadn't attempted to draw anything for over 20 years, then stumbled on a copy of "Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain" and decided to try. I got better fairly quickly ...
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How to draw a snub dodecahedron?
I like to know how to draw a snub dodecahedron using just a pencil, compass, marked ruler and calculator (using the calculator to calculate some trigonometric functions, and to measure distances with ...
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Drawing detail in dark hair?
When drawing from reference photos, and the hair is photographed, the definition of the hair is muddled. No lighting on the hair. Almost like a silhouette.
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I lightened the image up to see ...
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How to deal with artist's block? [closed]
I often struggle with deciding what to draw. Sometimes even prompts don’t work when faced with artist's block, or I am struggling with coming up with ideas on what to draw. What are some strategies ...
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What are the different types of pencils used to make pencil drawing? [duplicate]
Although I am not a trained artist, I have heard about different types of pencils for making a pencil drawing.I do not know much about it and also why it so( HB pencils).I like to know more about it ...
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What are the (dis)advantages of both sides of chart paper for drawing or painting?
I have noticed how two surfaces of chart paper are different from each other: one is rough while the other is smooth.
I am getting different opinions about choosing which side is more suitable for ...
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Is there a website for drop-in life drawing sessions?
I draw people from life whenever and wherever I can. But it's tough to find drop-in life drawing sessions when I'm traveling.
Is there a website or database or mailing list for drop-in life drawing ...
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What papers are suitable for markers?
I am planning on using markers for a drawing. As I have never used markers, I lack knowledge about them.
Is it okay to use them on normal drawing paper, or should I use sketch paper?
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Effective ways to practice drawing anatomy?
What are some effective methods to practice drawing anatomy, preferably in 15-30 minute time increments? Looking for ways to structure a session of practice effectively.
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Blend colors with markers
I have experience with drawing with color pencils, water colors and pastel. Now I want to try it with markers. As I am a newbie to markers, I have a lack of knowledge about those. I wonder if it is ...
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What exercises can I do to improve the line quality of my drawings?
I am learning to draw on my own by drawing and watching Youtube tutorials. I would like to improve the quality of the lines in my drawings. What drawing exercises would help me improve this?
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What is the name of this black lines only oriental drawing style?
If I recall correctly from my art history lessons many years ago this drawing style should have a distinct name, but I can't remember.
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Cone of vision in perspective drawing [closed]
I have referred to most online resources to help myself understand the concept of cone of vision in perspective drawing and I am still confused and don't fully understand the concept.
Can someone ...
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Why isn’t a orthographically projected plane at 45 degrees seemingly half its actual length? [closed]
We have a plane of certain dimensions X and Y, and are looking at it perpendicularly by means of orthographic projection. The plane rotates 45 degrees on the X or Y axis.
Given this situation, I ...
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Is it possible to get a "crutch" when learning to draw that will stop you from drawing well?
Recently I have started learning to draw. I watched some proko tutorials to learn the basic idea (that I'm generally supposed to think in 3D, what are bodies made of etc), consulted some books, ...
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How should I keep my unframed A3 size pencil drawings?
Just to protect my drawings from dust and smudging them, I used to keep my A4 size drawings in a office file like this.
Now, I've started drawing on A3 sized papers, and I don't know where to keep ...
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How do I use this old compass?
I found this old compass at a garage sale, and want to use it:
The problem is that I don't know about any of the parts.
Does anybody know what it is for and how to use/tighten it?
The compass won't ...
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I'd like to create the textures of sand and water in this photo I took at the beach
I'd like to find a way to paint/create the texture in this photo.
I have access to oil pint, acrylics, soft pastels, moulding paste (impasto) and more.
I was thinking to use several layers. Each ...
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How is my Art and how can I improve? [closed]
I am a complete amateur with no formal training in Art. I am interested in the Art of Sketching. Since I have no teacher, trainer, or adviser, I do not know how my sketches. I am providing here a ...
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How do I start over?
First, apologies for my last rant. I've been very stressed lately.
What I guess I meant to ask, was that if I'm doing everything wrong, how do I start over? I'm actually decent at drawing detailed ...
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I’m a complete beginner. What’s the shortest way to learn drawing manga? [closed]
I’m a complete beginner to drawing. I never do doodles, I have struggles just from drawing a hand or a fork, my hand writing is ugly as hell... I want to learn and practice drawing with the final ...
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I have trouble drawing a sunlight/shadow line
I'm sketching an ink drawing. It's going to be black and white cityscape with a sun in the background. The perspective is twisted and I have no idea how I should place the line between the part which ...
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How do I stop my finished pencil picture from smudging? [duplicate]
I swear, I have been drawing for years yet i still cant figure this one out. How exactly do i stop my finished pencil picture from smudging? I would appreciate anyone's help or ideas to the situation.
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Technical advice to improve working with oil pastels
I'm very new to both landscape painting/drawing and using and mixing colors, so one of the reasons for making relatively simple paintings and drawings is my inexperience.
I got a small pack of oil ...
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What are requirements for ballpoint/rollerball colour pens for art-grade drawing?
Some days ago I saw incredible coloured pen-drawings in some exhibition. I would like to try this medium myself. But before buying some pens I would like to get some requirements for ballpoint/...
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What is the name of this painting genre?
I know the genre is related to photo realism/hyper realism, It's photo realism/hyper realism, But I want to know what's the name of it with this tools!?
They use graphite, They use brush and dark ...
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What are opposing curves?
I have been reading a book about figure drawing and it states that opposing curves are an important concept for drawing figures and other forms in nature. Could anyone explain in a simple way what the ...
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When drawing shapes made from overlapping spheres, how should I draw the lines that indicate curvature near the intersection?
The style of line-drawing that I am asking about is exemplified by the two images below. It's an economical style that uses little or no shading, and conveys curvature by using small lines or clusters ...
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How can I draw right angles with just a ruler?
If I am trying to draw a rectangle or square on a piece of paper I can use existing corners of the paper as a start point. However I lose accuracy when completing the square or shape on the inside of ...
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Is it possible to darken a pencil drawing to match the colour of charcoal?
I am busy sketching the Mona Lisa using pencil and charcoal (unfortunately I cannot add the picture).
I used pencil to do her face and head in the beginning and then used charcoal to start doing the ...
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What's the difference between cheap pencils and crayons for coloring?
I heard that colored pencils use wax (or clay) as a pigment vehicle, and crayons (wax pastels) use wax as pigment vehicle.
I found recently that crayons are mind blowingly cheap (96 crayola crayons ...
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Learning to draw manga [closed]
I do not know how to draw, but I really want to create my own manga.
Please tell me if the following approach is acceptable:
Create a simple storyboard.
Gradually master the drawing skills, based on ...
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How to stop or reduce graphite from reflecting light?
Drawings drawn with graphite shine a lot under even a little light. The paper needs to be held at certain angle for proper viewing. Anyway to reduce or stop this?
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I am currently struggling with drawing and coloring
As the title says it all, I honestly do not understand what is going on with my drawings.
What I am saying is that I need help with someone who can explain to me what I am doing wrong with my ...
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Drawing a newborn baby
I got comments saying that the pose is flat and the form has no shape and that I should draw simple 3D shapes. I don't understand what they mean by form having no shape or pose being flat. Here is my ...
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i'm having trouble drawing anthropomorphic animal heads [closed]
i was asked to draw an anthropomorphic character for someone, but i'm having trouble drawing it's mouth part from an angle, could there be a guide how to do it properly?
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When to use a fixative in a drawing with charcoal and pencil?
I am making a charcoal and pencil drawing. What would be the difference between spraying the paper with workable fixative after applying the charcoal, and laying the pencil over that, or spraying the ...
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Plastic paint on laptop
I have this black touchpad with a red paint around it, how can I make this black? Does some vinyl exist? Paint? I tried to find some touchpad skins that matched the rest of the laptop, but i couldn't ...
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Using colored pencils, is it better to ink the outline, or start coloring over it?
For colored pencil art, is it better to ink over your initial pencil outline, or just start coloring over your pencil outline? And if I just color over the outline, how can I avoid smudging the ...
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