r/ArtCrit

I never trace anybody’s art. I only trace photographs so I can learn an anatomy better but I feel like I’m not maximizing learning to its full potential. I heard that it’s a great way to learn anatomy as you continue to trace and it works for a lot of people! It works for me, but I just feel like I am not getting a lot out of it. I want to learn anatomy a lot, but I just can’t find the right videos because all the videos are extremely boring or they require you to sign up for like expensive classes, you already need a prerequisite, it is too advanced, or they are referencing other videos that are deleted on their page. Like I just wanna learn bit by bit😭

This is a conceptual poster intervention titled “56 Years Later.” It is a détournement of a 1970 poster that hung on every dorm wall and display in every head shop of the time... reworked through high-contrast monochrome treatment and altered text.

I’m looking for advice on whether this still functions without the viewer knowing the source image and cultural/societal contexts between the original and today. Does it read as a conceptual poster intervention, or does the format overpower it to the point where it gets tossed in the "meme" bin and ignored? Feedback much appreciated.

Hello! I would like to please ask the community about how to improve my artwork.

1.) What are some features that you think are done well? Or haven't done well?

2.) How can I speed up how quickly I can produce artwork while still providing a quality that I'm proud of? These take around 11-14 hours each.

3.) Maybe a more structured workflow would help? The first and third image were made with sketches -> lineart -> coloured in with watercolour brush -> rendered, while the second was sketch -> rendering -> colour overlay -> more rendering. I'm trying to figure out which one provides better results. The watercolour method takes more time but brings me more joy, I think.

Thank you so much for reading my post, I would be very grateful for any comments or advice. I would love to improve my artwork with the goal of eventually creating my own indie 2d video games.

I’m trying to have a semi realistic artstyle, I don’t usually use references ( except for slide4) but I’m really asking because I want to improve and I feel like I’m not, like if I should improve my rendering or my anatomy

Like I know it's not bad. It might even be decent, but I just absolutely despise it for some reason. It just looks so off to me. My goal when I draw this kind of stuff isn't necessarily to replicate but rather convey the same feeling I have when I dig around for references. The predatory fire in an animal that's basically lazing around. That's what I want to inspire in the viewer. It's just... not happening. I'm fairly sure it's because my technique for inking is lackluster at best, terrible at worst.

Any advice helps.

Also, the drawing is a lot darker in person, I have absolutely no idea why it's so much lighter on picture, I've tried everything to replicate in person colours.

Does this look ok? Trying a comic book style akin to Jorge Jimenez my favorite artist with how he does shading. But as someone with 0 confidence in anything i do, i can never tell it anything i donis actually good or not and have a hard time spotting errors i may have done. Is there anything specific i can do to make this better like line work or do "less" in general? Is this "to busy"?

What do you guys think?

hello! i’ve been drawing for years and years but i always use the grid method. i am also very new to digital art! anyway, i decided to draw my first portrait using the loomis method today and i’d love some feedback! i know i didn’t get her features quite right but any feedback is welcome :) i know the shadings a bit rough too, but i was trying more for anatomy than anything else haha. i’d especially like any tips about proportions? thank you!!! (also ignore below her neck i know thats a whole mess 💀)

I sketched this out today but something feels off with the anatomy, Im really not quite sure where to place his arm and shoulder. If you notice anything else please point it out!

Didn’t really use a reference except it’s supposed to be Ivan from alien stage.

Any critiques welcome. I’m working on portraits mostly. I’m going for a semi realistic look like Rick parsa and I’m trying to improve proportions, color, and anatomy. I want to make slightly stylized character art with a painterly look

Hey! I’m working on a childrens book about a witch learning to fly. I’d really love some critique if anyone has any thoughts!

Any constructive criticism is welcome. Any suggestions on what could have been better? Would help me immensely.

I ran a kneaded eraser over mine before she sat down so it would be easier for her to guide me. I have a heavy hand sometimes.

Conte hb graphite on stonehenge drawing paper. I didn't get a photo of the model from this week but I have one from last week. His hat placement changed completely.

I want to learn atilier style portraiture. I struggle with everything still, form, line, proportions. I've been learning for about 3.5 months.

I'm looking for encouragement and advice on how to improve this artwork from here. I have 3 more hours to finish this piece next Friday.

My teacher asked me to think about the front and the back of the hat and how to make them balance each other now. I'm thinking that might mean I should erase the black in the front and add straight lines to make representative/correspondent shapes. I want to add darker darks. I want his face to have a turned form. I want my values to be simplified and uniform. I think I want to get rid of the mark defining his ear and simply that. Would love to hear anything you have to say.

Comment what character you want me to draw next, tell me what you want them to be doing as well!