I have zero experience drawing, unless you count the few things I did while testing the tablet.[/li][/list]
I have not taken any drawing classes.[/li][/list]
I have almost no knowledge on how to use SAI.[/li][/list]
I lack basic understanding of all drawing concepts.[/li][/list]
I learned how to draw by once watching the Penny Arcade guy draw "dickwolf" or whatever about a year ago.[/li][/list]
I lack reference for anatomy, because I am severely underweight so instead of a roundish body, I have straight lines and pointy bones.[/li][/list]
This picture lacks the hairband, horns, teeth, fingers. Fingers and teeth due to the size being too small for good enough precision. The hairband and horns because I decided not to "test my limits" and go with accessories.[/li][/list]
I have OCPD and drawing things that are not perfect, or not square, is incredibly difficult and often results in a lot of mental turmoil and redrawing.[/li][/list]
All in all, this probably took about a total of 4 hours of work. Most of it being focused on arms, which are still very poorly made and not good in scale. Also the face took a while.[/li][/list]
Finally, the legs, I lack any and all reference for legs, and all in all, I think it would be a lot more trouble to try and learn now, then to ignore it and finish the picture.[/li][/list]
1. don't worry everyone had no experience at one point
2. Alot of good artists haven't DONT WORRY bout it, we aint here to judge (just to criticse)
3. The fuck is SAI?
4. Drawing concepts will be picked up if you keep at it, do some research
5. Good, because the penny arcade guy does ****ing amazing comics
6. Anatomy can be learned, either traditionally or internet-al...ly
7. Well, ok but you'll never get better if you don't try
8. your pic is good for your first time on a tablet and OCPD to be sure
9. good, more time = better quality, good to practice that.
10. Legs are important, learn that shit.
ANYWAYS, *phew* helpfulness time:
that's pretty great for OPCD + first time on tablet, feel good, sir, feel good.
your "shape" isn't too bad, and you are on the whole proportionally correct, the main anatomical mistake I notice is your (anatomically) left arm, no arm bends like that!
joints are like hinges and limbs are like tubes. Unless they're broken they'll behave in a similar manner, they don't bend at all! Sometimes, I know, it's difficult to envision how a bent arm-behind-the-back looks, but when in doubt draw an "armature" or basically do this:
draw a circle at the center of the shoulder, then draw a line out to where you envision the elbow will be, draw a circle for that joint too, then line to hand, circle at wrist/palm. It won't help your details but it WILL help your anatomy.
Next, legs. Legs are like arms, but on the ground. anatomically, you draw them the same way as arms, as tubes with balls for joints:
note: these are bad examples of legs and somewhat shortened. The foot is also off and is genrerally longer in real life! But it should give you a broad idea of what to do.
oh and ears... include that shit.
Anyways, enough for anatomy (you shouldn't need to know too much more about the chest/stomach area right now, but you'll want to learn that when you draw a more realistic character (Penny Arcade is after all a cartoon).
I can't really critique everything, so I'll just point out some areas the could use some more details: The dress could use folds, etc. (generally difficult to get the hang of), shading, and of course digits. (I.E. fingers and whatnot)
To wrap things up let me say this: Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed, it's quite good for beginner work, and your style is wickedly clean so like I said above, feel proud.
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