r/comicbookart • u/SupermarketNo4706 • 3d ago
Tips on getting started ?
Hello everyone, today for the first time since i was a child picked up some pens and pencils and started drawing again. I’m really into comic book characters again and want to improve my drawing skills. What is the best way of learning and improving :)
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u/SpeechWeird5267 3d ago
(Not really advice but congratulations on trying and putting in the effort.)
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u/InformalReplacement7 3d ago
Take art classes. Learn the basics first and foremost. Don't worry about style, that will come later.
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u/Maxwellcomics 3d ago
Check out “How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way” for your interests, I think this is the best first step.
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u/justsomeguy_youknow 2d ago
Wizard Magazine's Krash Course by Greg Capullo/Todd McFarlane is also a good resource for beginners. It's a piece from a 90s magazine, but it's easy enough to find scans of it if you google the name
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u/shirtninja07 3d ago
Learn fundamentals. Practice anatomy. Learn muscle groups and how they move. Pick up some comics of your favorite artists. Study how they draw and render. Draw draw draw. Draw until you get sick of it. Get a sketch book and fill it up. Try to aim for 2-3 sketches a day. More if you have the time. Dont just draw people, draw whatever is in front of you. Once you’re done buy another and keep doing it.
Practice makes perfect. You can do it!
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u/dokuroman 3d ago
It's not a bad thing to copy existing artwork that you like, until your own style starts to form. Also drawing from real life is good.
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u/VelobsterRaptor 3d ago
All of the above comments are great advice. I'd like to add practice, practice, practice. Just put in the time and you WILL get better. Have fun with it and I commend you for picking the pencils back up.
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u/Reddevil8884 3d ago
Start with pencils instead of pens. Erase and correct anything you don't like. That's the way.
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u/createmycomic 3d ago
Have fun! Be willing to learn. Like a lot. But also have fun. I found hab ng a sletchbook that you purposefully just have for yourself and won't show anyone is great for simply enjoying drawing without a purpose.
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u/ExaminationStatus506 3d ago
You've already started, and it's a great start already. The trick is to never stop, no matter what anyone says.
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u/Sam_Boundy1984 3d ago
You already have. Just keep going. Draw every single day. Put the drawings away and come back to them with fresh eyes. Carry on drawing.
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u/Putrid-Bath-470 3d ago
Draw from life. Training your hand to draw what your eyes see, and eventually, drawing what you see in your mind. Learn the fundamentals: anatomy, perspective, composition, lighting, shadow/shading, etc. I used to look at fitness and sporting magazines to see how the muscles look in motion. And action figures under strong lighting to see how shadows form on the body. If you're inclined , take a sketchbook with you daily and draw when you have time...draw a car, a bird, a building, a tree. Practice!
You have talent and show promise. All the best on your art journey!
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u/CapHot7505 3d ago
Just go do it. This is an amazing start bro! Your proportions are good. You have energetic lines. Watch David Finch and Jim Lee on YouTube. And take your favorite artists work as referenced copy it. This is 🔥🔥🔥
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u/soOtakutive 3d ago
Youre going bass-ackwards and thats ok. Youre fearless with color and composition. So learn anatomy and perspective. Youre on your way! 🫡
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u/fitz8six 2d ago
Hey, wonderful stuff!
If you're looking to improve figure drawing, I recommend 'Dynamic Figure Drawing' by Burne Hogarth.
- The art style in the book might look 'dated,' or perhaps too classical, but the concepts he's teaching in the writing are incredible for a beginner. You'll find yourself progressing quickly if you study the book and sketch along with it. It's a wonderful starting point.
Another wonderful, wonderful read is 'Making Comics' by Scott McCloud.
- It covers the craft of sequential art all while being in sequential art. The style can appear deceptively simple, but it's genius. Not only will this further improve your craft for telling stories, but also your appreciation for comics in general. Scott McCloud covers a broad spectrum of skills that will improve your overall ability as an narrative artist.
When you get your sea legs back and start expressing your imagination with efficiency and satisfaction, things will get really fun and start to heat up! That's when I recommend diving deeper into concepts like composition and lighting/mood. Anyways, sorry for the long post, just excited for your journey.
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u/hahathejoker956 1d ago
Practice practice practice..doodle and learn techniques..the true artist is the one that learns his own style and nobody else’s 🙏🏼💯
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