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Art Tips!so

Art Tips!

so the how 2 draw thread went back pages, so we decided to create a similar thread. Except in this one, we can also post drawings and ask for constructive criticism, and tips on what may make your drawing more improved. BUT NO SAYING ANYTHING HATEFUL TO OTHERS. All of the art I've seen on the CB is incredible, and this is a no-bad-judgment zone. And please only give constructive criticism if the person specifically asks for some.

have fun on this thread! 

I was wondering if anyone had tips on how to draw a cartoonish body frame? 

submitted by Red Starlight, age Past, Elsewhere
(September 6, 2021 - 4:29 pm)

I think something important with drawing a cartoonish body is shape and balance. Balance: you don't want your character to be too heavy/complicated on one side, and simple on the other, so you kind of want to keep it the same throughout (but do add some variety). Shape–most cartoon characters have a very defined shape, that also communicates a little about the character's personality. ie. if the character has a lot of triangles, they might look polished and dangerous; circles mean warmth and softness, and squares mean sturdiness and reliability. Of course, you can mix these up too–but do really try to use shapes!

submitted by Rainbow Riot
(September 9, 2021 - 9:23 pm)

Hey!

So I draw in the anime/manga style and I've been trying for awhile now to draw a pic of my OCs fighting (sort of), and I just cannot get it right. I'm still in the super loose layout stage and I'm just not sure how to get all the proportions and stuff right with two characters in a drawing.  Anyone have any tips? 

submitted by Tsuki the Skywolf, age many moons, extremely new CBer
(September 29, 2021 - 5:01 pm)

You draw in manga too (why am i saying this , lots of people do) but any way have you put up any art?

submitted by Reuby Moonnight, age 11 Nebulas, Luantaria
(December 16, 2021 - 1:57 pm)

So hey fellow people-who-do-art-amazingly!!! Red Starlight (wait, your nickname is Star, right? or am I mixing you up with someone else? Sorry if I was.), this is so helpful!! I was just looking for a thread in which to post my urgent cry of help with finding out how to draw a crown braid (with still a lot of hair flowing down) from the front. I've found MANY MANY MANYYYY like that, BUT WHY? WHY DOES IT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE FROM THE BACK?????? Yeah, so if anyone has some tips for me, please help!!
THANKS!! :D

submitted by Rainbow!, age 11, Pyrrhia (she/her)
(October 16, 2021 - 7:34 am)
submitted by Top! :P, age TOP, Top-night Gulch
(January 4, 2022 - 4:43 pm)

Does any body have tips of anime girls or anime hands, eyes, hair and or cloths?

submitted by Reuby Moonnight, age 11 Nebulas, Luantaria
(January 16, 2022 - 4:55 pm)

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submitted by T, age O, P
(January 16, 2022 - 7:05 pm)

For those lacking inspiration, what I do when I have no idea what to draw is I draw a couple lines that don't intersect, and then some more, and just sort of draw random lines until it resembles a creature, and then draw the creature. It can be real or fake, usually fake for me becuase that's easier to draw something that doesn't have a set appearance.

submitted by Fallen Leaf, age Who knows, Possibly a frog
(January 17, 2022 - 11:48 am)