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At 11/26/14 04:34 PM, TurkeyOnAStick wrote:

At 11/26/14 04:03 PM, RationLlama wrote: Hey guys. I have an issue that I need to resolve. I can't see depth. I was born with vision in only one eye, so I was graced with ~zero depth perception. I'm not going to let this get me down, though so I'm trying to find a work around. Any ideas?

I don't know, since I don't have one eye! :)

I've read a couple of things, though. I don't think it's possible to compensate for your lack of depth perception easily since you are unable to look at an object at two slight angles simultaneously. However, you probably have a better understanding of shapes and contours than most people, since you only have a single view.

While I have zero tips, it might be worth embracing this thing that makes you unique within your art. You have the potential to make some impressive designs.

Those links you posted were pretty helpful. Instead of looking at it as a hindrance, I'll look at it as "I have a perspective that most people do not have," and try to use it to my advantage. Thanks alot :-D

Hey guys. I have an issue that I need to resolve. I can't see depth. I was born with vision in only one eye, so I was graced with ~zero depth perception. I'm not going to let this get me down, though so I'm trying to find a work around. Any ideas?

Private School Girl. Just base color without highlights or shading. Watched a video on color theory. It really helped with picking colors.

Finished product. I think this one came out really good..

What I'm working on. Calling it "can't be unseen.

I feel like I'm starting to get my anatomy down.

New one. I think I did pretty good with the anatomy.

At 11/23/14 07:38 PM, MartinMaySee wrote:

At 11/23/14 06:56 PM, RationLlama wrote:

At 11/23/14 06:52 PM, MartinMaySee wrote: Just submitted mine! I've never been a newgrounds member before, but I see some awesome work here.

That is a fantastic Superman! Holy hell!

Thanks man! I'll post some similar stuff in the future.

Please do! I would love to see more!

At 11/23/14 06:52 PM, MartinMaySee wrote: Just submitted mine! I've never been a newgrounds member before, but I see some awesome work here.

That is a fantastic Superman! Holy hell!

My entry. I feel it is short, sweet and to the point.

Drew this up to enter into Jazza's monthly contest. This month is "Portrait of a Man." I picked George Washington. The fact that I kind of got it to look like him is an improvement for me in my book.

At 11/23/14 07:15 AM, 123mine123 wrote: I'm not sure if I said this already on your previous thread buuuut...

Welcome to teh art forums! Looking forward for more stuff from you. C:

You didn't, but thank you :-D. I'm sure I'll enjoy my stay. Really looking forward to progressing and sharing with people.

Hey everybody! I know I have a thread, but it was more for getting help then for showcasing. I'm going to keep all of my art in this thread from now on. Constructive criticism is always welcome. I'm still pretty new to this, so keep that in mind.

I'll start off this thread with my latest piece. Let me know what you think.

I'm still learning.

So I made a tiny ninja. Not amazing, but I think it's super cute.

At 11/3/14 07:49 AM, ShiniSou wrote: I enjoy your sketches more than the finished product, it looks less stiff.

I agree with you. What should I do to make it look less "stiff?"

I just wanted to say thank you to Lurkin and Monster. Your help is pretty invaluable and your kindness equally so. I do really want to learn how to create good art. They say it takes about 7 years to perfect a craft, and I'm in this for the long haul.

At 10/28/14 07:30 PM, monsterparty wrote:

At 10/28/14 02:17 PM, RationLlama wrote: So something like this?

Hello! Just jumping into the conversation.

First, way to go on making an effort to improve! It's always nice to see someone come into the forum so eager to learn.

As far as your drawing goes, I would try focusing solely on the body for now. Clothing and drapery is a beast of its own, and if your focusing on anatomy along with that big trench coat, it might be a little more challenging to pick up. Once you draw a figure that you're really happy with, drape the clothes around it, and I think you'll have a much easier time of it.

Welcome to the party, monster...party!

So this is what I ended up with (my inking needs work.) Please note I am not good at making heads and faces.

So something like this?

Ok, I kinda understand what you are saying, but I can't see what I should do in my sketch to make it correct. Could you sketch over mine a little bit so i can see better what I should do?

Should i rotate the abdomen back a little bit?

Lurkin, I took your advice about learning anatomy, and watched a couple of videos last night. I don't have a perfect understanding of it, but I understand it better. I used your redraw of my guy to make more....I guess fluid pose (I don't know what word I'm looking for) and made sketched this. I think I did ok.

At 10/27/14 07:27 PM, LurkinMcClerkin wrote:

At 10/27/14 03:13 PM, RationLlama wrote: Hey guys. I'm just getting started with drawing and what not. This is the first thing I've made that wasn't terribly disproportionate. Positive criticism is always welcome

So proportion-wise, you did well, and you have a very good eye for shadows but i'd take a look at those hair spikes once again, the shadows are opposite where they should be cast. Two things bother me with this and this is understandable because I was once at these positions in my art lessons:

1. The chest area isn't round but because of the black background, the dark grey shirt, and the angled point of the shirt makes the chest look extended. So here I cannot tell if the character is male or female. I will assume male for no reason. Make sure that you use folds and curves on the body so that the body angle is not confused with the body shape.

2. Work on your posing. along with your anatomy, this will come in handy as you keep drawing more and more dynamic characters and poses.

I also did a redraw just to show the points I listed. Can't wait to see more of your arts friend.

Wow man, you made me feel terribly inadequate, but in the best way possible. I can certainly see where I am lacking. That redraw, even as just a sketch, is awesome. I hope I can get to the point where my finished products look that good. Thank you for the advice. I'll certainly take it to heart and work on my skills.

Hey guys. I'm just getting started with drawing and what not. This is the first thing I've made that wasn't terribly disproportionate. Positive criticism is always welcome