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what do you do when you don't know what to draw? any tips?

>> No.3812046

>>3812019
If that's yours, learn to draw first. Follow some books or courses and it'll give you stuff to draw.

But if you want drawing prompts, get ideas from games/movies you've enjoyed recently, nature/animal documentaries, I mean it really depends on what you enjoy drawing.

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>>3812019
Keep a a collection of art and artists that you find inspiring or just enjoying in general. Whenever you have artist block, browse through it to get ideas, or just do a study on one to practice your art skills.

>> No.3812065

I pick something to study that I don't feel confident in. For me, ears and hands. I think this is the most satisfying thing.

Or I pick something I enjoy but have never drawn or haven't attempted since childhood - a dinosaur, a Pokemon, favorite sci-fi character. Sometimes I go to request threads and pick up something.

Another option is to pick old art and try to redraw it.

If you don't feel like drawing something concrete, even doing mechanical exercises where you practice drawing different lines and shapes can be soothing and helps coordination.

One thing I avoid doing is going on social media and asking normie friends for drawing prompts bc it's always some faggot trying to get you to draw a shitty tattoo for them. Or some chick wanting something corny Live Laugh Love shit but with a sugar skull.