What if in the 50% rule what I would draw if it were a pro would be realism and portraits of both animals and people. I have that doubt because I understand that you cannot draw directly from a reference and follow it to the letter.
Hi!
You are indeed allowed to use references in your fun time. You are allowed to play in every possible way that brings joy to you.
It's about purpose and mindset: as far as you don't stress over making a perfect study but you simply focus on the pleasure of drawing those animals and persons it will be relaxing and regenerating. Seems like a blurry line but it's all about how you approach the task.
Just keep it casual I would say. If you catch yourself getting frustrated over the likeness for example, it means that fun is over and it's time to start a new draw. This is what I do when I draw characters for fun. If I start pushing to make it better I stop and start a new page.
Agreed! The other 50% is basically you doing what you actually want to do as an artist.
no one said you can't use refrence
quite the opposite actually
you must use refrence
otherwise how are you gonna learn
even if you want to draw from imagination
you need to have a solid idea & understanding of what you want to draw & that comes only with refrence studies... a lot of refrence studies
you're allowed to do anything in your studies
from tracing to imitating
& everything in-between
all are fare game for the sake of learning
have fun drawing what you want to draw
the methods & ways of which you use are completely irrelevant
it doesn't matter as long as you're enjoying yourself in the process
This is a remarkable little pen. Technically speaking, any brush pen of reasonable quality will do, but I'm especially fond of this one. It's incredibly difficult to draw with (especially at first) due to how much your stroke varies based on how much pressure you apply, and how you use it - but at the same time despite this frustration, it's also incredibly fun.
Moreover, due to the challenge of its use, it teaches you a lot about the nuances of one's stroke. These are the kinds of skills that one can carry over to standard felt tip pens, as well as to digital media. Really great for doodling and just enjoying yourself.
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