Entry 7: How I Draw Wolves (Cartoony)

    I'm not a huge fan of "how to draw" videos or step-by-step guides, but I'll this anyway since I've been asked to do so multiple times.
1.) Guidelines are super important for the proportions to come out evenly. Not only that, but it's a big help for you to get a better result instead of free-handing it. I suggest lightly sketching it out so it'll be easier to erase later on.
              

2.) This part I'm not a fan of because it kind of destroys the idea of creating your own style of drawing. But anyway, next you just want to add the basic shape of your wolf. There are many ways of making it how you want it to turn out. Don't get frustrated if it doesn't come out the way you want it, there will be a lot of erasing! Just make it your own!             

3.) Next is to add details that you want your wolf to have. This will add more personality and character to it.

4.) Pretty much the last step, now. Just add whatever designs you want on your wolf. You can mess with as much of it as you want. After that, your sketch is complete, and you line and color it, yaaayy! 

   I kept this really vague since I'm not a fan of these kinds of things. I feel like it teaches you how to draw more like that person vs. you trying to create your own style. Anyways, I hope you tried this out, and I hope it helped you some way or another. Peace out.

Entry 6: Helpful Videos

   Okay, this week, I wanted to share some really helpful videos on drawing and blending and such from youtube. Most of these will revolve around the art supplies that I use (see my last blog post). Out of all these videos, I found them to be really helpful with showing or explaining how to color in a drawing. There are also a few speed drawing videos that I like to watch, since it helps to display how the coloring process will work out, and it always inspires me to try something new with my art!

Promarkers:

   Kattvalk is one of my favorite artists, and out of all the Promarker videos that I've seen she has the best channel for it! I suggest you take a look at her videos and art.

Copics:

   This video both shows the process of their coloring, but she also explains throughout the video what she's doing and why.

This video comes in two parts. If you are interested, you can find his second part.

   I only decided to post three for each since it's mostly your decision and opinion on what you find helpful to your art and improvement. For example, personally for me, I prefer speed drawing videos instead of explanations on how to color. The way you draw and color is all up to you, but it's always great to be inspired and motivated to do so. Anyway, I hope you found this week's blog helpful and somewhat motivational, bye!

Entry 5: Q & A and Supplies

   I've decided it would be an amazingly great idea to post a questions and answers (Q & A) blog. Why you may ask? Well, I always get the same questions over and over again so might as well just make a post about it. Alrighty then, let's begin!

Q: What markers do you use?
A: I use Copics and Promarkers. Both are on the pricier side, but Copics cost more than Promarkers due to Copics coming and originating from Japan.

Q: What do you use to get the black lines around the drawing?
A: It's an ink pen for specifically drawing/doodling. I personally use two different brands; Prismacolor and Microns.
                                     

Q: What type of paper do you use?
A: It all depends on the drawing. If it's a marker drawing, I use Bristol or cardstock paper. If it's watercolors/acrylics I use watercolor paper and sometimes Bristol. If it's a smaller drawing or just a sketch, I use Sketch or Drawing paper.

Q: What's the point of buying such expensive supplies?
A: If you plan on sticking to art for the rest of your life professionally and as a hobby, then it's worth it. If you don't draw or enjoy art as much, don't spend your money on it. It's as simple as that.

Q: Difference between Copics and Crayola?
A: Copics last longer, are easier to blend multiple colors, evenly distributes the color, and you can refill the marker up to 5-10 times a bottle of Various Ink instead of buying another marker. Crayolas are good to use to practice as a beginner in art, so don't automatically run to Copics once you learn about them.

Q: What do you use to get the white parts of a drawing?
A: I use a magical white gelly-roll pen that can only be found in the dark depths of a spooky forest. The pen is guarded by a very powerful wizard. Not many make it out alive.

  

   And now, a message. For whatever reason, people think that once you buy expensive art supplies, you automatically become an amazingly perfect artist. No. Nope. Stop. Don't. The only way to actually become "good" at drawing is to PRACTICE! I cannot stress this enough! Do not buy expensive art supplies until you feel comfortable enough with trying to improve, or if you want to make a living off of art. For the love of everything holy, have common sense, please! Message recieved? Great! Bye.

Entry 4: Three Marker Challenge

   For this week's blog post, I will be doing a challenge! This is the three color marker challenge. This challenge is really simple: all you have to do is close your eyes and pick three markers being unaware of their colors. Then, you have to color in a drawing with those three colors only. This doesn't necessarily have to be markers, but other mediums of supplies, such as colored pencils, pens, crayons, or even digital. It is always interesting to see the outcome, but anyways, let's get started!

This will be the drawing that I'll be working with:

   I quickly drew this out a little bit simple and plain around the face, and then added more detail and chaos around the head and hair. Personally for me, it'll be easier to test and mess around with the three different colors and add variety between the colors. If you attempt this challenge, just use a drawing that you are most comfortable with possibly messing up, or feel it'll be best to contrast between colors without a care in the world of what it will look like in the end. Now time to pick the colors!

These were the colors that got chosen:

Copics: R20 Blush and E29 Burnt Umber
Promarker: O928 Sandstone

   And this is the finished product!

   (10/10 cropping) This was honestly really frustrating at first because I couldn't quite blend the colors together correctly, but I was able to manage. I enjoyed doing this challenge otherwise and kind of liked how it turned out! This was fun and…yeah! Bye!