SaraChimera

Of course! I know how frustrating getting art block or even just stuck in a tutorial can be. For me I have to keep myself doing things I like, and if I find myself avoiding I need to step back and see what is causing that.

I can only do so many comissions a month for that reason. I need the freedom to take my time as well as not stick to one thing too long. It may not be everyones thing (I have friends who HAVE to finish a piece before moving on) but Im the opposite. If I dont have at least two things to work on and move between when I hit that block I never finish anything xD

If I can Ill link to my favorite tutorial I used when stuck, I just dont know if I have the link anymore.

Totally what I was trying to say but in a much simpler form ;)

Im not saying dont do them, but if you get stuck why stay in that and not give yourself opprotunity to learn how you need?

Kids all learn math in their own way, so teachers cant rely on a textbook to teach 100% of students. Its why tutors exist for 1x1 learning.

Im just stating dont get upset if you are stuck/feel like you are no capable. When for many it may just take googling images or finding a video with other methods.

Then once past the hurdle hop back in to drawbox and you can move forward. As an artist we are our own worst critic, so if you do hit a wall its hard on its own, but to hit one in a lesson shouldnt make you feel like there is no way past.

I tend to be more inspired if I use colors. I stick with one per drawing but when I was a teen and pushing myself to live with mistakes (not allowing pencil use) I used only purple felt tip or ball point pens. Im very in to color for mood type things, and using them or even brown was far more appealing for me than black.

Really love the shading detail, especially how much depth it gives. Fabric is so fun to draw, you are making me want to do that instead of what Im working on atm xD

Well first off I would say comparing your art to others is always a slipper slope when learning. I focused way too hard on it ages ago when I was first beginning and it defeated me/made me not want to do more.But as Ive grown as a human and an artist you find it easier to look and see new things in others art.

Instead of looking at the big picture and just being 'satisfied with their work' and 'not with mine' try looking at what they have done and pick out a few parts you really love and feel you lack skill at. Its way easier to learn from that than seeing everything as an overall failure. Plus in doing so Im sure you will find things you like better the way you do.

On top of that I think it also has to do with passion for things. I find I love drawing birds and reptiles, but fuzzy aniamls just dont do as much for me. I spend too long on the fur and like forms more. So if thats true for you I can get why bugs are easier, their legs and bodies are really made of 'portions'. While mammals are one large piece.

It may be an unpopular opinion not to follow the tutorials to a T but there isnt just one way to do things. What they have is a good starting point for many but may not be for you.

Id say maybe try and find tutorials offsite for animals you are super fond of. Or even going for cartoon before realism. If you enjoy something more than whats given its far easier to get a jumping off point.

I also find I am not a huge follower of drawing in the order they do for animals. Starting with the floating unattached balls is a little rough as I learned differently. So I stick to what I like which is body shape (including a backside, hip joint, shoulder) and then adding a neck, and then head. For humans I always begin with the head, but for animals I tend to make it way too small if I dont have a body to compare it to.

So for sure if you can find some good step by steps (love me some pinterest for this) you can see the other methods and maybe will find something clicks.

To me if something tutorial wise isnt working I think of it like seeing a doctor. Not everyone learns the same, so a second opinion for a specific subject can change your whole outlook.