Sketch (please rate)

[Guest]

Hello, this is a sketch that I did in about half an hour and just finished. I'm pretty proud of it, especially since it's my first attempt at any Inuyasha drawings. Please give me comments/ suggestions for the final drawing.

[WarriorZoalord]

it's a good sketch, but if you look in the anime, his ears are a bit bigger, not bad for a first attempt though.

[Armageddon]

it's a good sketch, but if you look in the anime, his ears are a bit bigger, not bad for a first attempt though.

Good for a first time sketch. I'd like to see how you do with a colored version.

Armageddon.

[Guest]

The neck. It's a little thin, and since the hair is off to one side, it seems that his neck should be also.

Other than that, I like it.

[Guest]

Actually the hair is off to one side because the wind was blowing (or atleast thats what i was trying to do ...) and yeah, the ears do look a bit small. Thanks.

[WarriorZoalord]

if the winds supposed to be blowing.... then shouldnt the hair infront of his face be blowing too?

[Matt Bellamy]

I can see one BIG mistake.

No structure at all.

My guess, this was all free hand, and maybe looking at a similar pic that you copied from ( judging from the eyes and detail on the hair I can guess that). So his face, as you have it, look way too fat, and looks like it dissapears behind his hair... and keeps on going, as well, making it look flat.

If you ever want to improve as an artist, you need to learn the simple aspect of Structure, and later proportion.

Structure isn't tough. It making rough shapes to build a body part onto. A circle or oval for a head is a good example. This way, you have guidelines for where the side of the face should end, and maybe get the "round" feel one hopes for when the draw a head.

NO professional artist just starts out with nothing, then ends up with something grand right at the start.

[Guest]

Well, actually, I DID have structure for the head. I started with a circle and worked from that. So, in a way you were right, about that. I didnt use much, however I did use it. And as for the whole reference picture, yes, I did use one. That is how, (if I'm just starting to try to draw characters from a popular series) I get to know the "style" that the artist does and through doing that it becomes easier to draw as you go, until you get to the point where you dont need references.

Also, may I point out, that I just was bored, and so I drew it. I was not looking for a professional look. As nice as it would have been. But I was a bit impressed with how it looked and figured I would get opinions on it and then try to redraw and color it.

[*Jess♥]

As a copy it's not too bad. how old are you or how long have you been drawing?

i'd like to see some of your original work!

a tip from an experienced sketcher:-

learn details of anatomy. learn it in GREAT detail. when you know whats going on under the skin you'll know what shapes it and your lines will be much more true.

a very good book i've read is one i got from my local library "anatomy for artists".

also study the differences in peoples faces.

Anime is good and looks nice but the simplified nature of it is just that.

SIMPLIFIED. that means they started off with the detail and reduced the detail afterwards to give it an 'in yer face' feel.

[Guest]

Well, first off its not a direct copy. I had reference pictures and made a face from those several examples. If you wish I could post those pictures here also. I am 16, but have only been really working on any art since right before I turned 15.

[*Jess♥]

In that case you've made pretty good progress!

not many people who have been drawing for a year get that good that quickly!

keep it up!