Any artists out there?

[Lemon-Drop]

He is awesome.

Yes! Literally the only YouTuber I watch. And Bear is amazing.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I didn’t realize anyone would put two and two together and figure out Bear = Dr Mikes dog.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I didn’t realize anyone would put two and two together and figure out Bear = Dr Mikes dog.

When I first saw the drawing my first thought was Bear. It wasn’t until I went back and looked again that I saw it actually was Bear

 

[Lemon-Drop]

When I first saw the drawing my first thought was Bear. It wasn’t until I went back and looked again that I saw it actually was Bear

Well, at least I know it’s not that bad if you thought ‘Bear!’ When you saw it.

 

[Amer]

My favorite is also Hedgie. Least favorite is the chestnut gelding.

As for the hard edges that Amer mentioned: Draw your outlines VERY lightly and fill in the shapes focusing only on shadows, midtones, and highlights. Use soft short strokes to very gradually get your darker values and to avoid the streaks. Be patient!

What kind of paper are you using? Paper can make a big difference! Softer pencils also create darker darks for better contrast.

For accurate proportions: The grid method is good and the smaller the grid squares the more accurately you will draw.

Then there’s me who just draws proportions by making blobs in the right spots and figuring it out from there.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Then there’s me who just draws proportions by making blobs in the right spots and figuring it out from there.

Everybody starts from somewhere.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Then there’s me who just draws proportions by making blobs in the right spots and figuring it out from there.

There's nothing wrong with that. I like using loose shapes to draw animals. You can also use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Proportional-Divider-Drawing-Artists-Pixiss/dp/B07VT8WW5L/

Another thing that has helped me improve my free-hand drawing is tracing, believe it or not. When you trace you learn that what you THINK you see is not actually what you see. For example, I realized after tracing that I tend to draw eyes too large. It made me pay more attention to proportions.

 

[Amer]

But hey, if the method works…
Have I shared this yet?

Egyptian Swift

 

[Amer]

@Kessel23

 

[Blue Raptor]

I almost never post on here, guys, but I’ve got all my art in one thread if any of you want to keep updated on that!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/night-light-blue-raptor’s-art.1512884/
The newest picture I have on there I just did. My mom thinks it’s cute.