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[cherrynberry]

Just in advance, this will be my 1st time ever attempting, so of course it will look pretty bad. I’m almost done

Your safe here. Everyone is really nice on my thread.

This includes Margo, Bean, Isadora (without a T now), and Lambs.

 

[Isadora]

This includes Margo, Bean, Isadora (without a T now), and Lambs.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Your safe here. Everyone is really nice on my thread.

This includes Margo, Bean, Isadora (without a T now), and Lambs.

Like I said, 1st time. I tried doing feathers, but had no luck, so I just did some “lines”. I will keep practicing though! @cherrynberry if you don’t mind me asking, how did you self teach yourself? Did you just try to “copy“ a picture from Google? (That’s what I did). Anyway I hope it’s good! Sorry for the bad quality, it’s getting dark outside.

 

[cherrynberry]

Like I said, 1st time. I tried doing feathers, but had no luck, so I just did some “lines”. I will keep practicing though! @cherrynberry if you don’t mind me asking, how did you self teach yourself? Did you just try to “copy“ a picture from Google? (That’s what I did). Anyway I hope it’s good! Sorry for the bad quality, it’s getting dark outside.

I started out with drawing simple sketches. I find using a reference photo much easier. So, I would prepare a reference photo, preferably one that is flatter. So for example, instead of a chicken from the front of the face, I would choose a picture of a picture taken from the side. So, the photo would appear flat and parallel to the face. Hope that makes sense.

This is the easiest way to draw for me. So I practiced every single day and I did 2-3 sketches a day. I still do around 1-3 sketches everyday working on my weaknesses. I have never been a patient person, so I couldn't stand taking a class. I like to watch a movie or listen to music while doing sketches. Sometimes, I get really busy, so I sketch at night. Either way, practice makes perfect!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I started out with drawing simple sketches. I find using a reference photo much easier. So, I would prepare a reference photo, preferably one that is flatter. So for example, instead of a chicken from the front of the face, I would choose a picture of a picture taken from the side. So, the photo would appear flat and parallel to the face. Hope that makes sense.

This is the easiest way to draw for me. So I practiced every single day and I did 2-3 sketches a day. I still do around 1-3 sketches everyday working on my weaknesses. I have never been a patient person, so I couldn't stand taking a class. I like to watch a movie or listen to music while doing sketches. Sometimes, I get really busy, so I sketch at night. Either way, practice makes perfect!

Thanks you for the great advice! Next time I’ll use a reference photo. I’m going to try do to at least 2 sketches a day from now on. I hope I’m not disturbing you, but when you say reference photo, do you mean a pciture of a real chicken, or a sketch chicken? Thanks so much once again

 

[cherrynberry]

Like I said, 1st time. I tried doing feathers, but had no luck, so I just did some “lines”. I will keep practicing though! @cherrynberry if you don’t mind me asking, how did you self teach yourself? Did you just try to “copy“ a picture from Google? (That’s what I did). Anyway I hope it’s good! Sorry for the bad quality, it’s getting dark outside.

My tips would be:

1.) Use a softer pencil (2B or 4B)
2.) Practice sketching lightly and using the side of the pencil instead of the tip.
3.) Use a reference photo
4.) Learn how to grasp simple shapes and know how to put them on paper.
5.) Have fun. Never sit for too long, take a walk and come back to it. There is no need to do everything in one sitting.


Good luck!

 

[cherrynberry]

Thanks you for the great advice! Next time I’ll use a reference photo. I’m going to try do to at least 2 sketches a day from now on. I hope I’m not disturbing you, but when you say reference photo, do you mean a pciture of a real chicken, or a sketch chicken? Thanks so much once again

I like to use photos of real chickens. In my opinion, it is never a good idea to copy another sketch. Everyone has a different style, so it doesn't make sense. I recommend using high quality photos. I like to find google images that I like. Then, right-click and press "open image in new tab". It blows up the image and makes it much easier to draw.

And no, you are not bothering me.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

This includes Margo, Bean, Isadora (without a T now), and Lambs.

Aren't you leaving out someone?

Like I said, 1st time. I tried doing feathers, but had no luck, so I just did some “lines”. I will keep practicing though! @cherrynberry if you don’t mind me asking, how did you self teach yourself? Did you just try to “copy“ a picture from Google? (That’s what I did). Anyway I hope it’s good! Sorry for the bad quality, it’s getting dark outside.

I love that! It's very cute.

 

[cherrynberry]

Aren't you leaving out someone?

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I like to use photos of real chickens. In my opinion, it is never a good idea to copy another sketch. Everyone has a different style, so it doesn't make sense. I recommend using high quality photos. I like to find google images that I like. Then, right-click and press "open image in new tab". It blows up the image and makes it much easier to draw.

And no, you are not bothering me.

Thank you soooooo much for helping me. Now I have basically everything to get started. If you want I can post weekly updates or daily. So sorry I forgot to mention this, but should I draw the WHOLE chicken, or just the head ? On a full size of paper or a little one like the one I drew on before? Thanks so much for all you help so far!