Blood_Wolffe

Why I oughtta... Agh! Rolled up newspaper!

I might just have to retaliate on behalf of my werewolf.

Report them anyways. I think the mods would understand your situation. At least do it immediately the next time they try it.

Many tanks to you all, and Fuzzy, I'm in no rush. I appreciate it though. I might just have to return the favor.

Been a while since I posted here. Lots of travelling and customs problems I don't even want to get into right now.

But this is a happy occasion. Finally I can show off a piece I have done. The Howl is one of my new favorites. I will probably experiment with it more.

Weird stuff. I remember people asking for them in costume threads. Anything besides boxer stuff?

Just pm the artists you like, ask them if they are available for commissions, and tell them what you want. Nothing wrong with that.

Well hi there!

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I'll jump in and disagree with this. My style is NOT my favourite thing to look at. (Just take a look at my favourites in DA...)

Accept the unexpected. More often than not, what ends up on the page will bear little relation to the picture you had in your mind - that can be disappointing, but it can also be an opportunity.

As my second-grade art teacher told me, 'if you're trying to draw a bush, and it doesn't turn out right, then just turn it into a lion's mane.' (Though Gamma Girl taking that advice literally might lead to a rather grotesque result.)

I like my own pictures, yes, but part of the fun is that I never really know what I'll end up with until I'm done. I envy other artists who seem to be able to translate their thoughts to paper without much loss... but it's just as valid to be the the kind of artist that embraces accident.

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Ugh... Let me rephrase then. You will see art you like and say, "I want to do art like that." You will try your best and eventually you will see your style gravitate towards it. People who like anime will draw anime. People who like classical will draw classical. People who like both will draw mutants in between. Just kidding.

The style will be there. The quality of it will take practice wether you draw exactly what you have in mind from start to finish or wing it.

As you go along you will learn tricks that you may like that will affect style too. Here are some that have affected me along the way...

Heads are upside down eggs. Eyes are almonds. Biceps are potatoes. Draw your hands and feet bigger than you want to. People only have two teeth (upper row, lower row) so draw each as one. Only women have eyelashes. Big pupils are for nice people, little for mean, and one big one small for crazy people.

Those are little tricks help make an aesthetically pleasing figure. However, remember they are only tricks and not rules.

Very cool, I think it's awesome.

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Is that a nova, or are you just happy to see them?

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Yes.

I will add to this. Your style will be what you like to look at in the first place. It could be mixes of various styles, you will take things you like from other styles and apply them. Sometimes they work, sometimes not.

Another factor is your technique. How you use your pencil will affect your lines and will cater to some styles better. Watch how artists, who's style you like, draw and mimic how if possible and you may find it easier to get that style.

The best thing though in my opinion is to draw every day. Even if you can only do it for 5 minutes. Try to draw something different every time, poses or objects. Looking at high quality art is very helpful. I find I draw better just after looking at a piece by Paul-Pierre Prud'hon or Michelangelo.

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Damn it. I missed out.

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Me too.

Nothing beats Nova.

Cool picture. Drunkfu is a good choice for a first commission.

That could end a night of drunken fun very badly.

Cool! Good Foreshortening and style. I really like his costume.

I love the Mindflail one. She iz hawt!

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NSFW? I see no nudity.

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Is it even possible for Dragonberry to be nude?

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Imagine all the dissappointed heroes when they pick up that copy.

Where's the naughty bits!?

On a serious note, it looks great! Good work as usual LJ

I don't think it's cliquish. Just competitive. The only thing I might suggest is to maybe avoid repeat artists in the featured art of the week section. Maybe you don't even have to do featured new art. Dig through the last few pages of your favorites on DA. Just rattling off thoughts.

I don't think you will run out of artists any time soon either. I mean, look at the CityOfArtists DA page. How many weeks could the regulars alone get you through?

You ask good questions. I like that and it's hard to do.

I think it's great! Your daughter made a nice costume too.

Wow that is some amazing work! I love the style.

A lot of people put napkins under their drawing hand so they don't smudge things.

Nice drawing DJ. I think the paws should be a little bigger though. So the gryphon would have more to stand on.

Dark Kerse Finished. The tribal work was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Hope you like it DK.

But _Sparky_ got the pictures for you.

Here it is! Couldn't find this thread. I love the Blood Wolffe one. Thank you!