So I recently have been wanting to make sum furry art (cuz definetly im not a furry)

but i cant draw..
can somebody help dis poor furry plz?

Can't, or don't want to? Assuming you have any appendages capable of holding a pencil, you probably can draw.

envwy said:
So I recently have been wanting to make sum furry art (cuz definetly im not a furry)

but i cant draw..
can somebody help dis poor furry plz?

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yup i was basically in that exact same position a few years ago LOL

while i havent rly stuck with it consistently in the slightest (i have like. 25 digital art files at absolute most LOL, i just mainly do pixel art and do it WAY more consistently and at higher quality), i've got at least a few tips i can share about getting started/making art in the first place (im definitely not an expert though, take my words with a giant spoonful of salt)

- i actually began doing art seriously with nes-style pixel art, which was pretty comfy to start with as its more abstract and doesnt require you to have as strong of a hold on anatomy + is extremely accessible hard/software wise. but really depends on if youre even interested in doing in pixel art in the first place, just how i happened to get into art lol

- on that note, a lotta people assume using mspaint + a mouse is like. a perfectly fine option (not like. shaming or anything i thought the exact same thing when i was younger LMAO) you really need a drawing tablet and better software to get anywhere

- dont go straight into final lineart, literally nobody new makes good art like that lol, you'll really wanna get used to doing a rough draft first so you can figure out how you want things initially before you go over the art again with higher quality lines (something i am still struggling with doing consistently ghkjshgjkshfajkd)

- dont draw from your head, references are absolutely not cheating like...... how you gonna draw what you want when you dont even know how to do it????

- try flipping your canvas horizontally every so often as it kinda forces your brain to process it like its the first time again, INSANELY helpful to show any errors youve made that you wouldntve caught otherwise

- art takes TIME. way longer than i usually expect it to.... so dw if youre spending a lotta time on a piece, thas entirely normal lol

anyway really hope i helped at least a lil bit and good luck!!!! (sorry if it was kinda messy im a lil tired rn) but real excited to see what you may make :3

Don't feel intimidated, we all gotta start somewhere. Most well-done art you see are from people who have been doing it for a very long time, after hundreds and even thousands of sketches.

• Figure out what tools you want to use for drawing. Do you want to be a traditional artist with pen, pencil, paper? A digital artist with a tablet and art program? Want to do both or more? You can!
• Get used to sketching. Sketches are fundamentally the first step of every drawing. Sketches do NOT have to be perfect, they can be rough, unfinished, etc. They help draw out your ideas from your head.
• Don't be afraid of critique. Part of being an artist is how to communicate with your art and the audience. Some will state their displeasure for any reason, some will share their praises and encouragement. Everyone has an opinion, and it would be best not to take every opinion you receive to heart.
• It is EXTREMELY rare for someone to be "good" at drawing immediately. As I've mentioned, all of the "good" artists didn't reach their current level overnight. Most have been drawing for YEARS, and their art styles have evolved. Be patient, observe, and learn from others. Eventually you'll develop your own unique art style from what you've learned. Don't be afraid of experimenting.
• Art burnout is real. Don't feel bad when your creative juices aren't flowing on some days, it happens. Just relax and clear your head, the juices will start flowing again soon after.
• Finally, always use references and figure out how anatomy works in art. Even the best artists still need photo references of what they want to draw and that's normal. Anatomy is important because it helps you see what body part is connected to what, how long each body part is, how it can be manipulated, how & why a body part is shaped, how it moves, etc. You don't need to be an expert physiologist/anatomist, but understanding the basics is pivotal, especially if you're planning to do anthro art.

thehuskyk9 said:
Don't feel intimidated, we all gotta start somewhere. Most well-done art you see are from people who have been doing it for a very long time, after hundreds and even thousands of sketches.

• Figure out what tools you want to use for drawing. Do you want to be a traditional artist with pen, pencil, paper? A digital artist with a tablet and art program? Want to do both or more? You can!
• Get used to sketching. Sketches are fundamentally the first step of every drawing. Sketches do NOT have to be perfect, they can be rough, unfinished, etc. They help draw out your ideas from your head.
• Don't be afraid of critique. Part of being an artist is how to communicate with your art and the audience. Some will state their displeasure for any reason, some will share their praises and encouragement. Everyone has an opinion, and it would be best not to take every opinion you receive to heart.
• It is EXTREMELY rare for someone to be "good" at drawing immediately. As I've mentioned, all of the "good" artists didn't reach their current level overnight. Most have been drawing for YEARS, and their art styles have evolved. Be patient, observe, and learn from others. Eventually you'll develop your own unique art style from what you've learned. Don't be afraid of experimenting.
• Art burnout is real. Don't feel bad when your creative juices aren't flowing on some days, it happens. Just relax and clear your head, the juices will start flowing again soon after.
• Finally, always use references and figure out how anatomy works in art. Even the best artists still need photo references of what they want to draw and that's normal. Anatomy is important because it helps you see what body part is connected to what, how long each body part is, how it can be manipulated, how & why a body part is shaped, how it moves, etc. You don't need to be an expert physiologist/anatomist, but understanding the basics is pivotal, especially if you're planning to do anthro art.

worded way better than my post lol, very good explanation, also brushed me up on some bits of advice i had forgotten, good stuff 🐉👍

ratte said:
Can't, or don't want to? Assuming you have any appendages capable of holding a pencil, you probably can draw.

i do, but every time i try i just get blocked

envwy said:
i do, but every time i try i just get blocked

You mean art blocked? As in, can't figure out what to do?

envwy said:
i do, but every time i try i just get blocked

m3g4p0n1 said:
You mean art blocked? As in, can't figure out what to do?

Curious too, Looks like you haven't uploaded yet, Dood

m3g4p0n1 said:
You mean art blocked? As in, can't figure out what to do?

yep

envwy said:
yep

think thats kind of an aqquired skill, cuz i definitely had a hard time thinkin up stuff to do when i first started

pretty sure you just slowly gain an understanding about what you do like in art and learn to replicate that in your own work until you have a pretty clear style, tldr find art you really like the style of

also you ever consider doin a sona? cuz even if it sounds kinda stupid, once my friends got me to design one i uh. Suddenly had more stuff to draw lmao

The tips posted here are really good for when you are drawing but it sounds like you're having trouble starting at all.

Are you not disciplined enough or easily distracted? Are you intimidated at starting a new hobby? Are your expectations really high? Are you confused on what to even do? Are you lacking motivation? Do you not have any ideas on what to draw? Are you tired or low on time? It could be any number of these and more. My point is that art block has a lot of causes and its hard to give advice without knowing your situation.

michaelwave1997 said:
think thats kind of an aqquired skill, cuz i definitely had a hard time thinkin up stuff to do when i first started

pretty sure you just slowly gain an understanding about what you do like in art and learn to replicate that in your own work until you have a pretty clear style, tldr find art you really like the style of

also you ever consider doin a sona? cuz even if it sounds kinda stupid, once my friends got me to design one i uh. Suddenly had more stuff to draw lmao

i do and i drew him ,_,