Lots of thoughts recently. Everything feels plastic.
I could go on and on about why all that AI “art” is bad. I could mention theft, lack of creativity, it’s impact on the work field and environment, but countless people have already said all that. I wanted to touch on something that to me is the most utterly wrong about all of it.
Art is more than just something pretty to look at or listen to. It’s therapeutic. It’s a form of communication. A tool for human connection. It’s a pure, human need.
how do you go on to drawing character interactions without them looking stiff or awkward?? whenever u draw characters like hugging and stuff they always feel so warm and natural n like they have weight!
FIRST THINGS FIRST: if you want characters to feel like they have weight, they gotta have balance.
The second thing is to use references!! Use a mirror or photos when you can, but I often use duckduckgo and just google stock images. I don’t use pinterest, but I suppose that works. I find it way more helpful to look at lots of images of the same pose at all different angles than to try to reference one specific image.
Get over the shame and the lack of confidence and the fear of failure and the imposter syndrome. Nobody cares. Some people are cruel and mean and love to watch others fail. So what? Do you really want to prove them right? Get the fuck up, we’re chasing our dreams like our lives depend on it because, in case you forgot, they do.
a hearty home-cooked, sustainable, zero-waste, steaming pot of stew. secret family recipe. black & white version if anyone else would like to color it in:
Okay so I found the most incredible horse statue while doing research for my job and guys. Are you ready for this. Are you sure you’re fucking ready for this thing
ALT
