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Ideas of things to draw
I like drawing but I'm not sure what I should draw. I tried googling things but I can only find vapid objects such as forks and eyes. Ideas?
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I reckon if you aked 100 working commercial illustrators why they ended up in that line of work, most or maybe all would say "I really liked to draw things". Now, an awful lot of artwork you see in magazines, packaging, advertising etc and the animated work you see in tv/online media is of people. So the illustrators who get the biggest, best and most regular commissions will be the ones who can draw people best. So how about you concentrate on human figure work. Learn how to draw anatomically correct and well proportioned figures. And how to deliberatley distort certain aspects for impact. You might here this called 'caricature'. An impossibly tall and elegant woman, for instance if you measured the proportions, but it puts a strong message across. And so on. Even if you want to draw just for pleasure, and maybe to amuse your friends, being able to produce people should be a lot more interesting than forks, a bit dry as you say. Maybe there's a career option here? True, lot of it is done on computers today but the software like Illustrator and Flash are easily learned. And only as good, or as poor as your artistic 'eye' and your ability to communicate your concept correctly. Having the latest version of the software won't make you a good illustrator or designer. The best way to learn your craft is by using paper or card or canvas, pens and pencils or brushes. Basically, we like looking at pictures of people. Also, it's the least forgiving. Because we all just 'know' when figurework 'looks right' (or otherwise!!) even if we have no artistic ability ourselves. Worth getting good at, then? Have fun!
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Try looking on pinterest! Searching different photography pictures that you can mimic or use as inspiration! What interests you? Nature? Animals? People? Hope that this helps some :)
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What is something that you're passionate about in your life? Or maybe an interest of yours? You could use that as inspiration. Or, maybe think about exploring different artistic drawing styles. Find where your interests lie, and go from there. Don't worry, the ideas will come.
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