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[Chicks Galore3]

Quote: Thank you much! (if I have time...) Today I will start. It is kinda like the picture I just drew- I hadn't really drawn a full-figure person before, but it didn't turn out disastrously. (Although it isn't perfect either.) I have a problem with having confidence in myself....

 

[3Dchicken]

two things...

1) Great Job Chicken Tamer!!!

2) working on a new drawing, and plan on getting it uploaded tomorrow.

And here is a amazing drawing by a good friend from deviant art!

I thought she did amazing on it!

Amazing!

 

[Carebearsmiles]

Hello,

Do not allow yourself to be intimidated by different mediums, or colors. Just enjoy the magic of the charcoal, which is the easiest medium to work with. As per carebearsmiles' suggestion, have a soft eraser at hand, but, do not rely on it too much. Eventually, you want to do your drawings without the need of an eraser. Actually, what seem to be extra lines, or strokes of your charcoal, will help express yourself more.

Best way to start drawing is to find inanimate object/s which you really like, arrange them which ever position looks good to you; sit back several feet away from your arrangement, and watch it for a while. Notice the lines, the distance between the lines, the light and dark shadows. When ready, start drawing what and how you see it using light, courageous strokes. No one will be able to draw what they observe with a single, clean line. It is fine to make number of very light strokes until it is satisfactory to your eye; then, you can make a darker line where you think it should be. Leave the black lines and dark shadows to the very last. When finished, you can spray with a fixative to protect it.

If you are not familiar with the anatomy of a living being; such as bone and muscle structure, you will frustrate yourself. I would not recommend for a beginner to start out drawing portraits or full figures of people or animals. Also, you will get better results when you paint or draw real objects. Working from photographs is never a good idea.

Just go for it without any fear or hindrances; enjoy yourself, and keep in mind that you are drawing it for yourself only, and you matter the most. Also, it is advisable to date all your work, so to go back to it in the future to see your development; and, never throw away your work, even if you don't like it. Mistakes you make will help you become better and stronger artist.

Best of luck to you!

This is a FANTASTIC answer. I do however like the kneaded eraser. It helps with the bright spots. I use black, grey, and white. The white seems to stick better after I've lifted some charcoal from the medium.
BUT. I am sure there are better ways to do it. This is just how I learned.

I've never ever done it before, and am a little intimidated by it...I don't know where to start!

I'm only a newbie student. Been in this class for 2 months. So I can't really even begin to tell you how to do it. I would google charcoal "how tos" for the basics as far as how to hold the charcoal and use the different mediums. I have taken many many art classes now and they all start out the same- with the basics.
Don't be afraid to just enjoy it. I was intimidated horribly at first, but my professor just put very simple objects on a table and started us from the basics. Literally. We started with holding the charcoal.

Amazing!

Agreed. That's a beautiful piece of art.

 

[Chicken Tamer]

 

[member 142084]

You are awesome Chicky T!

 

[Chicken Tamer]

You are awesome Chicky T!

Haha, thanks. Those arn't really my best, I drew like 2 in 20 mins XD I should really try taking my time

 

[member 142084]

*face palms* guilty as charged too. I have a hard time slowing down.

 

[Chicken Tamer]

*face palms* guilty as charged too. I have a hard time slowing down.

Yup, it is just "I wanna get it done and see how it is when I am done wit it!" XD LOL

 

[member 142084]

My most recent Character. I have redone the smaller face. I have a hard time with the 'little' details. Improving. This was about a 5-10 minute sketch. I am afraid to do much shading, as I am not very good at it

 

[Chicken Tamer]

My most recent Character. I have redone the smaller face. I have a hard time with the 'little' details. Improving. This was about a 5-10 minute sketch. I am afraid to do much shading, as I am not very good at it

That looks so awesome!