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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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But I was bored, and had recently read up on color theory... so I doodled.
First-off, you'll need a program that can do digital artwork. Photoshop, GIMP, etc... If you don't have digital, then that's fine, go the traditional route (paper and a pencil never hurt an artist); but it always helps to have tools of the trade. Right now, I'm experimenting in Prismacolor pencils. They're really fun to work with. I've also got some Faber-castel markers lying around somewhere.
But those are mostly expensive materials--if you can't get a hold of them, that's fine. Use whatever you can find: art doesn't have to be something you can show to other people. I know someone who sculpted a salmon out of computer parts!
Then, once you've got what you're going to draw with, all you need is a lot of practice, dedication, time... Mostly dedication and practice. (Strangely enough, most artists I know motivate themselves by telling themselves that they aren't good. If you fall into this particular habit, it's okay; just remember to appreciate yourself sometimes too.
Art is hard. But... it is worth trying. If you're having trouble getting things to look right, try finding some art books at a library or looking up tutorials here on dA.
How're you doing? I haven't spoken with you in a while; I hope the move hasn't been to harsh to you.
Love,
Your Cousin!
Love,
Olivia
PS
The move wasn't fun
My sprites aren't online because they aren't my work; they're derivatives of Pokemon sprites and therefore aren't mine to post.
I sprite occasionally; but not often. I keep on wanting to to a really big sprite project, but I just don't have the time. :C
And I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the move... although I can hardly blame you. It must be rough.
Love,
Kat~