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This is my first attempt to draw an anthropomorphic character that I am posting on this website. I only have little experience drawing, though.
This is supposed to be a bear-type creature that I decided to call "Byron." Why "Byron"? It was the first name it came to my mind since the word "bear" starts with the letter "B." I drew him on a scrap piece of paper because I was not able to find my old sketchbook, which I have since found.
I really wanted to draw his feet barefeet, but despite several attempts I could not draw them the way I wanted so I drew him in shoes instead. You know what? I think that gives me an idea for the next picture, though it will be more of a revision. I also wanted to draw him in shorts, but I am not that good yet. I was not too happy with the hand/paw, but overall I am satisfied with the overall picture I will include him in another picture with his girlfriend (for practicing the female form).
P.S. Yes, that is a small goatee on his chin.
I would love to hear any comments or constructive criticisms.
This is supposed to be a bear-type creature that I decided to call "Byron." Why "Byron"? It was the first name it came to my mind since the word "bear" starts with the letter "B." I drew him on a scrap piece of paper because I was not able to find my old sketchbook, which I have since found.
I really wanted to draw his feet barefeet, but despite several attempts I could not draw them the way I wanted so I drew him in shoes instead. You know what? I think that gives me an idea for the next picture, though it will be more of a revision. I also wanted to draw him in shorts, but I am not that good yet. I was not too happy with the hand/paw, but overall I am satisfied with the overall picture I will include him in another picture with his girlfriend (for practicing the female form).
P.S. Yes, that is a small goatee on his chin.
I would love to hear any comments or constructive criticisms.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / General Furry Art
Species Bear (Other)
Size 707 x 1024px
File Size 52.3 kB
Okay, Here's some constructive criticism. Just some things I noticed. The hand isn't actually that bad, but one thing that makes it look off is that it is the wrong hand. In this pose, the thumb should be closest to the body. Also, try experimenting with the position of the feet. Feet can be very hard, and we tend to take the easy way out, but people don't stand with their feet pointing away from each other at a 180 degree angle. (It is actually very hard to do that, even if you are trying) One final point is that the legs are kinda short, but really that can be attributed to the stlye of the picture. Cartoon characters often have stubby legs. I think you have a lot of potential, though, and should definitely keep drawing. I still have a lot of things I need to work on as well. ><
Not a bad start at all! A lot of the detailing is quite nice, in fact! If anything, you just need to work on perspective and construction a bit more. If I remember correctly, you have Preston Blair's book, right? That one has a pretty good section on construction. You may feel weird drawing circles/spheres before doing any actual drawing, but I found that doing this helps a lot, since it allows you to visualize where things are oriented and the like.
The head should only rotate 60 degrees from the center/neutral position at the most, since it is nearly impossible for it to be at 90 degrees. The construction method explained above can greatly help this out, if you are familiar with it.
Now, when it comes to feet, they usually are 90 degrees apart from each other, or rather, 45 degrees from the center-line. This can usually be exaggerated on characters, but it is even evident in humans that the natural position of feet is for them to form slightly less than a right angle.
So yeah, just keep practicing at it, and you'll be up to speed in no time!
The head should only rotate 60 degrees from the center/neutral position at the most, since it is nearly impossible for it to be at 90 degrees. The construction method explained above can greatly help this out, if you are familiar with it.
Now, when it comes to feet, they usually are 90 degrees apart from each other, or rather, 45 degrees from the center-line. This can usually be exaggerated on characters, but it is even evident in humans that the natural position of feet is for them to form slightly less than a right angle.
So yeah, just keep practicing at it, and you'll be up to speed in no time!
Good points. I will say though, that an 80 degree rotation of the head is pretty possible. (Think looking over your shoulder) I wouldn't limit it to 60. In this piece, I think the head position is possible. Notice the posision of the ears. If it were 90 degrees, they would be early in the same place. Also, the muzzle clearly shows more than just the left side. I think that as his drawings get better, it will be easier to tell how far the head is turned. Very good point on drawing rough skeletons and the like. That will help a lot in the anatomy department.
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