Learning to Draw

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:05

How can I teach myself to draw?

I have a graphics tablet I bought mainly to start drawing, but I have a problem - I've never actually been able to draw very well.

Are there some good online resources that teach you the basics?

I found this website http://www.drawspace.com/ which seems ok but the lessons are tedious.

I want to draw the monster in this image http://blog.gameagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Unreal_Tournament_2004_UT2004.jpg

How would I go about learning how to draw something like that? How would you approach drawing that? I really have no idea.

Thanks.

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:12

Would I need to use a 3D program to draw that?

I'm trying to draw it like a painting but is that possible.

antijoke · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:14

Is this a topic for just you or can anyone join in?

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:15

Are you talking about my reply? I often do that, just to add additional info I think is relevant.

Its for everyone

antijoke · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:18

It looked like you were having a private conversation with yourself.

asim18 · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:21

Do you have Photoshop?

This is a slightly bigger pic of the guy you want to draw:

click to enlarge...

bhavv · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:23

Some people simply cannot draw and it is impossible for them to learn how, such as me.

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:27

I have Corel Painter 12 and Sumo Paint.

How would I begin to draw it with one of those programs?

Cosimo · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:28

anticonscience said:
It looked like you were having a private conversation with yourself.

He was just thinking aloud.

McGray · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:29

Ditch the tablet and go buy a pencil and some paper.

asim18 · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:29

Eames said:
I have Corel Painter 12 and Sumo Paint.

How would I begin to draw it with one of those programs?

The brush tool. Maybe sample some colours with the colour sampler.

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:30

What do I do about my horribly unsteady hand?

asim18 · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:31

Eames said:
What do I do about my horribly unsteady hand?

Fap more.

yer_averagejoe · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:34

bhavv said:
Some people simply cannot draw and it is impossible for them to learn how, such as me.

Unless you have some kind of physical impairment to the brain, this is not true.

My brother is mostly a self-taught artist and he sings praises about this book

Pestilence · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:35

Eames said:
What do I do about my horribly unsteady hand?

Cut it off.
Draw abstract art piece with the ensuing gush of sanguine fluid.
Pass out.
Become famous.
Profit.

bhavv · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:39

yer_averagejoe said:
Unless you have some kind of physical impairment to the brain, this is not true.

My brother is mostly a self-taught artist and he sings praises about this book

All those books are BS. I tried one called 'how to draw anything', followed the guidelines for drawing people over a week, and was still no better than I started.

ReiceMcK · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:40

The truth is that anyone can draw. Being able to draw requires a lot of patience and practice, though some people pick it up faster then others. It's all about what goes on in your head. I've always been known to be good at drawing, and I've been through 3 years of Art & Design at college (Though to be fair, it wasn't all that helpful) but even now I'm still working on my technique and occasionally having a little trouble with what I'm trying to draw.

I'd recommend just practising and getting used to not only using the tablet and the program you're using, but just drawing lines and getting used to the feel of drawing. I think that even I would struggle with what you're trying to draw. I would start with easier things, but most of all to enjoy doing it. A lot of people get frustrated when they can't do something first time, the trick is to just not care about whether or not you're doing bad or good, but to just experiment and enjoy putting the lines and colours down.

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:40

yer_averagejoe said:
Unless you have some kind of physical impairment to the brain, this is not true.

My brother is mostly a self-taught artist and he sings praises about this book

Are there any online materials with similar content?

I'd rather not spend money then find out I can't apply the techniques.

BombayMix · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:41

Eames said:
How would I go about learning how to draw something like that? How would you approach drawing that? I really have no idea.

Lots and lots of practice. You are not going to get instant results, set you expectations much lower to start with.

Don't forget the pro's draw for hours each day, you never going to get as good as them with a few hours a week practice.

Kosmiche · 1 Oct 2012 at 16:43

asim18 said:
Do you have Photoshop?

This is a slightly bigger pic of the guy you want to draw:

click to enlarge...

So what sort of program was used to make this?

This is the sort of thing I'd like to eventually be able to draw.